This document reviews literature on the use of precast concrete components in construction. It summarizes 8 research papers that studied advantages of precast construction like speed, quality, and cost benefits. However, precast components have not been widely adopted in general small-scale construction in India. The review concludes that while precast can reduce costs and construction time, difficulties adopting it need investigation. The proposed methodology examines available data on precast use and identifies challenges to its adoption in small-scale projects.