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Value

PCE's approach to providing a single source for the complete superstructure solution inevitably results in significant streamlining in the key decision making process. Design and construction coordination is simplified with one point of contact for our clients for every aspect of the delivery of the superstructure. PCE offers support where needed and decisiveness where required to ensure that our clients are able to maximise all of the benefits offered through using a prefabricated solution, particularly the programme benefits. Our depth of knowledge and experience in precast concrete design, manufacture and construction enables us to take a holistic approach to solutions provision, specifying the most appropriate and cost effective systems and products when considering every aspect of the delivery of the project.

Our unique exposure to the entire precast concrete components supply chain coupled with our flexibility to utilise a range of different prefabricated systems in conjunction with each other gives us the ability to develop the optimum solution and offer best value to the project as a whole. Manufacturer's resources can be optimised along with their particular experience and expertise to ensure the most competitive component rates. Best utilisation of standard details, repetition and standard components, particularly in hotel construction maintains our competitiveness along with allowing unparralled levels of efficiency during construction. In addition, PCE are also uniquely placed to consider geography as a criteria for supplier selection.

Suppliers also take significant benefit from the fact that PCE retain all of the contracting risk thus allowing them to focus on what they are good at, manufacturing precast concrete components. This removal of risk from a large percentage of the superstructure capital outlay results in significant cost reductions. Coupled with the added value achieved through the specification and utilisation of smarter products and systems, we are able to offer our clients best value in hotel construction.

Major cost benefits are also available through the significant programme savings offered by PCE's approach. Typical construction lead-ins are dramatically reduced through optimising the capability of a broader supply chain along with the added benefit of resilience of material supply. Preliminary costs in construction are minimised through significant reductions in the superstructure construction period, earlier achievement of building 'weathertight', and the added value offered by PCE's solution which reduces follow-on trades and activities.