Singapore’s quality of pre-fab flats likely to get better over time


Ready made: The pre-fabricated bathrooms will come with finishes such as copper piping, partial tiling, window frames and a waterproofing system. — HDB pic

SINGAPORE: Pre-fabricating rooms and bathrooms off-site promises not only manpower savings and faster assembly, but also better quality for HDB home owners.

But the announcement this week that Singapore’s Housing Board is targeting the use of more pre-fabricated units for launches from 2019 onwards has left some home owners wondering if the construction method will live up to expectations.

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