Globally, developed countries have been applying building information modeling (BIM) to transform the value chain and improve workflows in the construction industry. In addition, many countries, such as Singapore, have adopted a modular construction approach to improve the overall productivity of the industry to meet the growing demand for housing. with the help of BIM, the construction industry has shifted to mass production and modular construction to meet market demand.
What is modular architecture?
Simply put, it is the process of manufacturing building components off-site under controlled factory conditions using the same design and materials and delivering them to be assembled on-site. the main objective is to reduce construction project completion time while achieving high quality work.
Singapore's Housing and Development Board (HDB) was an early adopter of modular construction. in all HDB residential projects, about 70% of the building components (by volume) are prefabricated. currently, HDB is interested in developing more complex and integrated components, such as concrete prefabricated bathroom units (PBUs), and plans to implement PBUs in all possible homes starting in 2019.
Why modular architecture?
With modular construction, a large part of the structure is built away from the job site. the site where they are assembled can be almost anywhere, from a neighboring town to another country. in land-locked Singapore, many of the building structures are fabricated in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and transported to the project site.
Given current conditions such as skilled labor shortages, economic pressures, and rising material and labor costs, modular construction can be an attractive way to make industries smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient.
Modular construction is a smarter way to build.
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