10 decisive advantages of prefab concrete as a building material

The prefab sections are produced in optimal conditions at the factory. This ensures more control, less waste and so lower bills. The shorter construction times also mean lower labour and transport costs, and fewer bad weather delays.

Another plus of factory production: specialist workers and an optimal production environment, including temperature control, help ensure higher quality and detailing. Willy Naessens Industrial Buildings’s prefab concrete sections fulfil the leading national and international standards.

Strength makes concrete a very robust and safe building material. Reinforced concrete also prevents break-ins via walls and roofs. Concrete wall and roof sections increase the burglar resistance of your premises.

The prefab concrete sections have a one-hour fire rating. They resist fire for sixty minutes without special treatment or finish. A two-hour or four-hour fire rating can be achieved with minor technical adjustments.

Willy Naessens Industrial Buildings analyses the fire safety based on specific need: structural stability (fire resistance) and compartmentalisation (flashover prevention).

By its very nature, a prefab building system is easier to install, saving valuable time. Prefab walls are also easier to move when enlarging your structure. The rainwater drainage is cast in the columns as standard, which protects pipes from damage and makes it easier to install racks.

Innovation is a constant at Willy Naessens Industrial Buildings, with a continual stream of new products and production methods to respond to the highly personalised wishes of customers. BIM and digitalisation are embraced with open arms to ensure the construction process goes as smoothly as possible.

The finishing options are virtually limitless in terms of colour, form and texture. We can even imitate wood structures in prefab concrete sections.

The lion’s share of production is fully recyclable. Willy Naessens Industrial Buildings runs local production sites to minimise transport. And due to their thermal mass, prefab sections also help save energy.

Concrete walls and roofs have a very high thermal inertia: the temperature inside a building falls more slowly in the winter and rises more slowly in the summer. That makes it a more comfortable working and living environment and cuts heating and cooling costs.

Prefab concrete sections can easily span distances up to 44 metres. This reduces the need for columns, allowing you to create spaces that can accommodate various activities.