How to Choose a Prefab Construction Partner: Key Questions to Ask

Choosing the right prefab construction partner is critical to ensure your project runs smoothly, efficiently and to high quality standards. Here are key questions to ask when selecting a prefab partner — especially relevant in the context of Odisha and the wider Indian market.

What is your manufacturing capacity?
Understand how many modules/panels the factory can handle, how scalable it is, and how many projects it currently supports.

What quality standards and certifications do you follow?
Confirm that the factory uses standardised quality checks, certified materials, and has track record of meeting timelines and performance.

How do you handle transport and site logistics?
Since many parts will be made off-site, the partner should have a clear process for delivery to your location in Odisha (or nearby), site access, crane requirements, and coordination with local authorities.

Can you customise designs or do you work only from standard specs?
Some prefab partners work strictly with standard modules; others allow customisation for façade, interior layouts, finishes. Decide based on your project’s uniqueness.

Whatare your service/maintenance offerings?
A good prefab partner offers after-delivery support: warranty, maintenance, replacements. Ask about lead-time for spare parts, guarantee on finishes and mechanical systems.

How does pricing work, and what are the hidden costs?
Ensure you understand what’s included: factory manufacture, transport, onsite assembly, utilities connection, finishes. Ask about potential extra costs for site preparation, cranes, special foundation work.

How do you manage timelines and delays?
Prefab should accelerate the process — ask for detailed timelines, contingency plans (especially for monsoon or logistics delays in Odisha) and how contract manages changes.