Pre-built vs On-site
Production in a factory environment offers the following advantages over on-site construction:
- improved dimensional accuracy - reduces tolerance problems on-site.
- better control of environment - for example, temperature or humidity for curing of grouts/adhesives/finishes.
- improved quality control which is easily carried out at every step of production process. A high standard of finish is assured.
- cost is reduced because of efficiency in production, materials handling, waste disposal, and quality control
- architects can inspect each unit before delivery.
- allows individual testing of all plumbing and electrical reticulation prior to installation.
Developer/Contractor
- receives high quality finish in critical area
- shortens construction period
- easier to co-ordinate planning and programming of project
- cost savings - through benefits and a more controlled final cost
- no site storage problems re materials, fittings, etc.
- eliminates major waste disposal problems on-site
- sealing of bathroom to as late as possible in construction programme ensures protection and therefore
- eliminates damage, thus maintenance costs
- eliminates pilferage, thus replacement costs
- eliminates cost of protecting partly finished bathrooms on-site e.g. bath linings
- reduces congestion of tradespeople on-site
- allows individual testing of all plumbing and electrical reticulations prior to installation
Project Examples
Click here to see some examples of our projects from all over New Zealand and Australia.