The construction industry and its broader ecosystem erect buildings, infrastructure, and industrial structures, creating the foundation of our lives and economies. It has successfully delivered unique, challenging projects, from skyscrapers to undersea tunnels. However, the construction industry has underperformed for an extended period in many regards. The COVID-19 pandemic and high inflation for materials may […]
Prefabrication in Construction: Why Adoption Is Accelerating and What It Requires in 2026
Prefabrication in construction is the process of manufacturing building components in a controlled off-site facility before transporting them to the job site for installation. For MEP contractors, prefabrication means building pipe spools, ductwork runs, multi-trade corridor racks, and plumbing assemblies in a fabrication shop under controlled conditions rather than assembling them in the field. The […]
