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A study of the readiness of precasters for just‐in‐time construction

Low Sui Pheng (Low Sui Pheng is at the School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore.)
Choong Joo Chuan (Choong Joo Chuan is at Hua Kok Precast Pte Ltd, Singapore.)

Work Study

ISSN: 0043-8022

Publication date: 1 July 2001

Abstract

As part of the productivity movement, the Singapore government is this year (2001) legislating for “buildability”. Consequently, all building projects will need to fulfill a minimum buildable score before their development and building plans can be approved. Achievement of higher buildable scores can be attained by greater use of prefabrication technology. The Building and Construction Authority is attempting to promote the just‐in‐time (JIT) philosophy for managing precast concrete components. Components are expected to be manufactured and delivered just in time for installation and erection on site. By means of a survey, this paper examines the readiness of precasters in Singapore to adopt the JIT philosophy in producing and delivering precast concrete components to contractor‐clients.

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Sui Pheng, L. and Joo Chuan, C. (2001), "A study of the readiness of precasters for just‐in‐time construction", Work Study, Vol. 50 No. 4, pp. 131-140. https://doi.org/10.1108/00438020110391855

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MCB UP Ltd

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