Precast ensures the onsite safety of concrete structures, reducing human intervention

The local availability and access to precast construction products and materials is a remarkable development in the construction industry.

All precast elements will be produced offsite in a controlled environment with strict quality and safety controls. According to C N Sridhara, Associate Director -Marketing at Preca Solutions Pvt. Ltd. It will reduce material waste during construction.

Precast requirements are increasing in the construction market today. Precast elements such as columns, beams, slabs, wall panels, and staircases are in high demand in the construction industry. Many large residential towers are interested in using precast walls and slab systems to build them. Because constructing block walls in multi-storey buildings is a significant time and quality challenge. Precast walls will be cast offsite and assembled onsite. Plastering can also be avoided if precast walls are used.

Road drains, trenches, maintenance holes, soakaways, culverts, concrete pipes, cross-overs, and bridges are in high demand in infrastructure projects. If the precast is successfully used in infrastructure projects, it can help to avoid many problems such as traffic jams and water clogging during construction.

Complementing sustainability

All precast elements will be manufactured offsite in a controlled environment under strict quality and safety controls. It will reduce material waste during the construction process. Furthermore, precast construction minimises the amount of concrete work required on the site. This will save significant natural waste, pollution, and human energy.

 A shift in procurement pattern

The procurement pattern is currently improved lot. When we began this business 11 years ago, many materials were unavailable in India. We don’t have another choice. We import a large number of items from other countries. At the same time, we asked local vendors as per set up manufacturing facilities tour specifications and requirement We assisted with technical aspects of the product that we required. Surprisingly, most of the products are currently available in other Indian states. It is significant advancement and achievement in the precast industry.

Structural precast offerings at Preca

We purchased hollow core slab machines from Presold and in Spain. It is ideal for Indian conditions. Other moulds for precast elements such as walls, beams, Stairs, T slabs etc. are imported from Italy. All these moulds are self adjustable with curing and compaction provisions.

Without a doubt, precast technology is not a new technology. Although it is becoming more popular in India, it has been a well-proven technology in other countries for the past 80 years. Structural stability will not be compromised in the design or execution of precast work. Structural designers must select the appropriate connection details based on their design requirements.

Recycling and managing waste

In most precast industries, general raw material waste is minimal. Without a doubt, waste product recycling can be used in the precast industry. If preca statements are rejected due to quality issues, the elements can be demolished and reused as concrete raw material. Rebar’s within the element can also be reused.