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Beijing targets prefabrication

9 Jan 17 At least 30% of new buildings in the Chinese city of Beijing are expected to be prefabricated by 2020, the city’s Municipal Commission of Housing & Urban-rural Development has announced.

The move is designed conserve energy, improve efficiency and upgrade the construction industry, said the commission.

Prefabricated buildings will be used in all new affordable homes and buildings with government investment, as well as certain commercial real estate projects.

A series of supporting measures, including tax cuts and financial support from the government, will be rolled out to encourage the take-up.

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