7.2 Prefabricated Construction Systems adopted in Hong Kong

The insufficient rigidity mainly originatedfrom the joints of the major elements, such asin joints between columns and columns, beamsand columns, or beams to paneled walls etc.Sometimes, rigid joint design can be made toimprove the performance, but this will, again,complicate the connection and increase thetime and cost of work. Furthermore,prefabricated construction also inherits withthe following drawbacks.