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For prefabrication firm Jin Cheng, output has more than doubled since pre-COVID-19 levels. It is struggling, not because of productivity issues, but due to rising demand.<\/p>\n
Mr Peng Guangzheng, the firm\u2019s executive director, said project schedules often change because of various delays.<\/p>\n
When delays cause multiple projects to overlap for longer than expected, production demand can exceed the firm\u2019s available space, he added. \u201cThis is happening in the market. (It\u2019s) very common.\u201d<\/p>\n
These delays can snowball, as components that need to be stored for longer periods eat into production space, further slowing projects.<\/p>\n
To address the space crunch, the firm plans to expand into the new facility at Jurong Port when it is completed in 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe good thing is that the port has quite a large surface area to operate with and if ever they need some surge storage capacity, we’re always ready to provide,\u201d said Jurong Port CEO Terence Seow.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s not something that they need to set up by themselves and it can be all done on a pay-per-use basis, which will be much more affordable and much more competitive for those located here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Seow said proximity to raw materials needed for precast components will also help.<\/p>\n
A ready-mixed concrete hub at Jurong Port has been operational for more than a year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhatever they need will be nearby. So storage really becomes much less of an issue if they are located here,\u201d said Mr Seow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n