The Future of Precast Concrete in Residential Construction: Trends, Challenges, And Innovations
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Abstract
Precast concrete is emerging as a preferred construction technology in the construction industry for its efficiency and sustainability, and because residential construction is under immense pressure from changing demands in speed and quality. Precast concrete offers a solution for housing, construction time and labour cost in India — a country that is undergoing rapid urbanization and infrastructure development. The following sequence of text will describe the potentials of precast concrete in housing development of India, its efforts, the obstacles it will face and the future it is longing for. The paper further explores opportunities for advanced manufacturing and automation, as well as the inclusion of regenerative techniques in precast concrete. Additionally, the study sheds light on how digital technologies and Industry 4.0 are contributing to improve the accuracy and quality of prefabricated concrete elements. It also compares with the Russian construction industry uncovering key similarities and opportunities for knowledge transfer, especially in the scope of construction efficiency and residential building quality improvement.