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Dear Students, Technology
is revolutionising the way we live and work. The construction industry is no
exception when it comes to being affected by rapid technological
developments. In fact, the Covid-19 pandemic has arguably accelerated the
need for technology to disrupt the industry as firms grapple with issues such
as manpower shortage and material cost increases. One
technology that is being increasingly used by construction firms
is Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC). This is a
construction method that is part of Design for Manufacturing and
Assembly (DfMA), one of three pillars of
Singapore's Construction Industry Transformation Map. Besides
manufacturing projects, PPVC's adoption rate in HDB Build-to-Order projects
has also been rising steadily over the years since its pilot in 2017, with
plans to increase its use even further in future BTO projects. PPVC
involves the fabrication of rectangular, brick-shaped 3D modules at an
external factory to ensure quality workmanship. Analogous to the
building of toys with Lego bricks, these modules are then transported to the
construction site and installed to build the BTO flat. Either reinforced
concrete or steel is used to make the modules. It is estimated
that outsourcing the fabrication work can raise productivity by up to
40%. Besides time savings, construction firms also require fewer workers on
site and can hence reap cost savings. Greener
building materials are being used to minimise carbon footprint, IoT networks
and digital tools on construction sites are used to optimise equipment
performance, coordinate workflows, and enable collaboration. Data and
analytics can also help contractors manage projects more effectively and help
predict and prevent disruptions. You
are living in exciting times to witness and transform the construction
industry and we encourage you to learn more about how the built environment
is evolving, to better prepare yourself for a rewarding career. |
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