The builder gains because of:
- Reduced on-site labour costs (30% + of total project labour cost)
- Significant potential for reduction in contract duration (up to 30% of total project duration)
- Improved product quality, therefore eliminates requirement for rectification work
- Lower overall cost base (20% on overall project cost)
- Dry-shell / lock-up stage achieved earlier and therefore subsequent trades can work under cover.
The architect gains because of:
- Guaranteed standards of performance
- Significantly reduced construction time
- Improved product quality with vertical, true and straight surfaces
- Effectively eliminates follow-on trade damages and rectification work
The client gains because of:
- The home is delivered quicker to a warranted standard
- Opportunity to save substantial amounts on mortgage costs and rental, due to reduced construction time
- Less disruption and disturbance because of reduction of site labour, bulk material deliveries and building rubble.
- Outstanding design flexibility
- Environmentally sensitive