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“Why traditional or conventional method is better than prefabrication method?


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Process
- Traditional construction uses building parts to assemble and construct the building only
once on-site. Builders build from the ground up, and foundations, walls, roofs, etc. are
created at the construction site.

Foundation
- Traditional construction (aka “stick-built” buildings) uses a foundation that is built on-
site using holes in the ground, concrete, and wooden piers. On the other hand.

Cost
- Traditional construction (aka “stick-built” buildings) uses a foundation that is built on-
site using holes in the ground, concrete, and wooden piers. On the other hand.

Design
- Traditional construction is extremely adaptable to custom designed because it uses
parts that are constructed on-site.

Construction speed
- Traditional construction uses on-site construction workers and craftsmen, who have to
figure out how to assemble building parts as they go. This takes more time compared to
bringing prefabricated parts to the site. There can also be delays such as weather
conditions and the need to acquire additional parts during the project. Traditional
construction usually takes 6-16 months to finish.

Seasonal risks
- Traditional construction is completed entirely outside. This means it faces risks and
delays such as inclement weather (rain, slow, thunderstorms, extreme heat, and
extreme cold), off-seasons for construction, and vandalism. During certain conditions,
traditional construction cannot resume until it passes, which can delay the project and
incur more costs.

Safety
- Traditional construction involves testing and refining parts for safety as the
construction project moves forward.

Traditional construction is what many of us associate with any sort of “jobsite” or construction zone.
Land is procured, upon which structures (buildings, homes, etc.) are constructed onsite, from the ground
up—foundations, walls, roofs.

A traditional home built to passive house standards with a super-tight building envelope and
high-performance insulation will most likely last a lifetime.

Traditional construction is reliable and hard-wearing. These buildings can survive for many years in harsh
environments with limited maintenance required. They can be constructed in a wide range of shapes and
sizes.

Disadvantages of prefab
 Leakage occurs in joints in prefabricated parts.
 For huge prefabricated parts, transportation costs can be high.
 To ensure affordability through prefabrication, increased production volume is
required.
 Initial costs for construction are higher.
 The initial production of designs is time-consuming.

https://www.leafscore.com/prefab/environmental-impact-of-conventional-construction-vs-
prefabricated-homes/
https://onekeyresources.milwaukeetool.com/en/modular-prefab-vs-traditional-construction
https://ecoliv.com.au/blog/prefab-vs-traditional-construction
https://www.buildwithrise.com/stories/is-prefab-better-than-traditional-building
https://iaeme.com/MasterAdmin/Journal_uploads/IJCIET/VOLUME_9_ISSUE_5/
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https://spassio.com/prefab-better-than-traditional-building/
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