Prefabricated houses are developing rapidly in Africa

1.Big demand of the construction development in Africa

African countries generally face the problem of lagging infrastructure construction, and with the rapid growth of African economy, the demand for housing, office and commercial facilities has risen sharply. Prefab house and container house with its quick construction, flexible and customized characteristics, perfectly fit the needs of the African market. They are not only widely used in site temporary housing, offices, warehouses and other application, but also gradually infiltrated into tourist homestays, resettlement houses, disaster camp school dormitories and other diversified fields. Especially in remote areas or resource-based projects, such as oil fields, mines, etc., these quickly built housing prefab solutions have become an indispensable part.

In Rwanda, Africa, the $40,000 per night "Wild luxury hotel" is still difficult to find, which indicates that Africa's tourism and accommodation demand is strong, and Prefab house's rapid construction and mobility characteristics make it an effective way to meet this demand. In addition, due to its affordable characteristics, Prefab house has a high level of popularity in Africa and is able to meet different levels of needs, from basic accommodation needs to high-end tourist accommodation.

2.Low cost of the Prefabricated system product items

The cost economy of the Prefab house is mainly reflected in its efficient production and installation process, as well as the efficient use of materials. ‌

Prefabricated house, that is, prefab house, is a kind of house built by industrial production, and its cost economic advantages are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

‌(1)efficient production and installation process: Prefab house components can be mechanized in the factory production, this production method is not only high precision, but also greatly improved production efficiency. Because the components are pre-made in the factory, only a simple assembly is needed on site, which saves a lot of work time and labor costs on the construction site. This efficient construction method not only speeds up construction, but also reduces the complexity and cost of site management.

‌ (2)efficient use of materials: Since the precast components are precisely made in the factory, cutting and waste on the construction site can be avoided, thus realizing the efficient use of materials. This can not only reduce the generation of construction waste, but also help to reduce the consumption of building materials, and further control the construction cost.

‌(3)Modular and standardized design: Prefab houses typically have a modular and standardized design that allows different parts to be used interchangeably, reducing the need for customization and thus reducing production costs. In addition, the standardized and modular design is also easy to transport and install, further improving the economy.

‌(4)Environmental protection and energy saving: Prefab houses in the construction process to greatly reduce the use of sand, stone, ash and other traditional building materials, at the same time the use of steel and other recyclable materials also improve the recycling rate of resources, in line with the requirements of green building, help to reduce the environmental impact at the same time, but also reduce the related environmental costs.

To sum up, the cost economy characteristics of Prefab house are mainly due to its industrial production mode, efficient material utilization, modular and standardized design, and environmentally friendly and energy-saving building materials selection. These factors work together to give Prefab homes a distinct advantage in terms of cost control and economics.

BH housing Prefabricated Project in Africa:

(1)BH HOUSING SUPPLY: Classroom project

(2)BH HOUSING SUPPLY: Worker camp project