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Total Integration helps PS remain a low cost leader

Bangkok Post 08.02.2010 10:32
Mr Somboon shows off a mural displaying the evolution of Pruksa, which recently changed the English spelling of its name from ‘Preuksa’.

Mr Somboon shows off a mural displaying the evolution of Pruksa, which recently changed the English spelling of its name from ‘Preuksa’.


Pruksa Real Estate Plc (PS) is the low-cost leader among real estate developers and the second largest developer by sales on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. It develops townhouses, detached houses and condominiums, focusing on Bangkok and its suburbs in areas with high growth potential. It has developed townhouses under the brands Baan Pruksa, Pruksa Ville and The Connect and detached houses under the brands Pruksa Village, Passorn and The Plant. Its condominium brands are Ivy, The Seed and City Ville. Chief financial officer Somboon Wasinchutchawal discusses the company's strategy and outlook.



BUSINESS:
Please explain PS's business model

Pruksa Real Estate is different from other developers in Thailand. Our business model is fully integrated, combining three business together: developer, contractor, and manufacturer of precast steel-reinforced concrete panels. We outsource only labour through subcontractors.

Precast concrete is used in a prefabrication technique to build walls for both low-rise housing and condominiums. This fully integrated model allows us to lower construction costs and shorten construction periods, which provides us a great competitive advantage.

What customers does PS target and what products do you offer?

Initially we targeted the low- to middle-income segment but we have been able to expand the product mix to include both low-rise housing and high-rise condominiums, and also products for wealthier homebuyers. Low-rise housing comprises 75% and high-rise condominiums 25% of total revenue. In the near future, condominiums will account for 30-35% of revenue.


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