Summary + thesis + supports #2

 Summary:

Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) is an innovative construction method in which fully prefabricated modules are manufactured off-site in controlled environments and assembled on-site (Building and Construction Authority, 2024). Modules are pre-fitted with electrical, plumbing, and interior finishes, minimising on-site labour and disruptions. The method supports diverse applications, including residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, while integrating seamlessly with traditional construction techniques. According to the study by Tambichik et al. (2022), compared to the traditional Industrialized Building System method, PPVC was able to reduce the construction period by about 35%. Other benefits of PPVC include superior quality, cost-effectiveness, and improved safety by reducing hazards in factory environments. However, challenges such as high initial investment, transportation logistics, and regulatory compliance must be addressed (Liu et al, 2023). 

Thesis statement:
Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) revolutionises modern construction with its efficiency, sustainability and safety, offering a streamlined solution to traditional construction challenges.

Support #1: PPVC is able to reduce the construction period by about 35% which makes the construction process efficient.

Support #1: PPVC is a sustainable construction method as it reduces material wastage.

Support #1: PPVC improves construction safety by reducing hazards in factory environments.

Counterargument: However, transportation logistics is a crucial challenge faced by PPVC.

References:
Building and Construction Authority. (2024). Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC). https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/productivity/design-for-manufacturing-and-assembly-dfma/prefabricated-prefinished-volumetric-construction-ppvc/

Liu, Z., Hwang, B.-G., & Lim, J. M. (2023). Prefabricated and Prefinished Volumetric Construction: Assessing Implementation Status, Perceived Benefits, and Critical Risk Factors in the Singapore Built Environment Sector. Journal of Management in Engineering, 39(6). https://doi.org/10.1061/JMENEA.MEENG-5455

Tambichik, M. A., Sherliza, Z. S., & Abdullah, N. A. (2022). Comparative Study between Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) and IBS 2D: A Case Study of School Extension Project in Malaysia. IOP Conference Series. Earth and Environmental Science, 1022(1), 12016-. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1022/1/012016

Comments

  1. Brad Blackstone9 February 2025 at 19:41

    yes! This shows good alignment between the controlling ideas of the thesis and the primary supports!

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