The biggest question in Indian construction today is simple: RCC or Prefab?
₹8.02 Lakh Saving + 8–10 Months Faster Construction
Cost Comparison
| Category | RCC | Prefab |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | ₹48.75 Lakh | ₹40.73 Lakh |
| Cost per sqft | ₹1,919 | ₹1,604 |
| Saving | – | ₹8.02 Lakh |
Foundation Advantage
Prefab uses isolated footings instead of continuous footing. This reduces excavation, steel, and concrete drastically.
Material Efficiency
- Concrete: 107 m³ → 15 m³
- Steel: 12,950 kg → 1,088 kg
- Water: 95,000 L → 12,000 L
- Labour: 3,200 → 700 man-days
Timeline Comparison
RCC: 12–15 months
Prefab: 4–5 months
Extra 8 months in RCC = ₹2.88 Lakh interest loss (approx.)
Performance Comparison
- Seismic Safety: Prefab is 60% lighter → safer
- Thermal: 5× better insulation
- Waste: 2–5% vs 15–20%
- Flexibility: Easy modifications
Modern Prefab Homes
Final Output
Conclusion
The MS+CFS hybrid prefab system saves ₹8.02 Lakh and completes 8–10 months faster, while delivering better performance.