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Beijing to encourage prefab buildings in construction sector

Xinhua, January 5, 2017 Adjust font size:

At least 30 percent of new buildings in Beijing will be prefabricated in 2020 in a bid to conserve energy, improve efficiency and upgrade the construction industry, according to the Beijing Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-rural Development.

Prefab buildings made of steel, concrete and other factory-made components will be used in all new affordable homes, government-invested buildings, as well as certain commercial real estate projects, an official of the commission said Thursday.

A series of supporting measures, including better supervision on project approval, tax cuts and financial support from the government, will be rolled out to encourage prefab buildings. Endi