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TABLE OF CONTENTS - The Professional Green Building Council

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<strong>The</strong>me B: Creating a livable, healthy and environmentally viable citiesFigure 8: Precast Bathroomc) Precast structural wallsA pilot project in Kwai Chung Flatted Factory has been launched successfully toextensively try out the use of precast structural walls. This innovative approach hasopened up a new era for high rise precast construction which could further reduce theoperations on site. <strong>The</strong>ir applications are currently being reviewed for theireffectiveness and opportunity cost.Figure 9:Precast Staircase Walld) Prefabrication along the building perimeterPrefabrication not only enhances construction workmanship but also enhances safetyconstruction at height. In normal mechanized construction, it is prudent for thecontractor to make provisions for safe working platforms at open edges along thebuilding perimeter. Metallic working platform with robust railings are required.388

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