Construction Manufacturing, specifically mechanical and sheet-metal fabrication, keeps buildings running and daily life enjoyable. The bottom line is that fabrication and fabrication shops are essential in modern construction practices. Learn ten ways that you – Our much appreciated and valued Fabricator, can improve your Fabrication Shop. It is important to state, before we get to […]
The 5 Principles of Lean Manufacturing in Construction
Lean manufacturing is a management philosophy foundationally built on creating value. Major manufacturers rely on lean manufacturing to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and provide higher value to customers. Many firms also report improved employee morale from the results achieved. Implementing lean construction has been gaining traction over the last several years as more MEP contractors realize […]
Building Information Modeling | Its Benefits to Construction
Across the commercial construction world, BIM (Building Information Modeling) has become necessary to ensure that the planning, design, and construction of buildings are efficient and collaborative. Read on to learn what BIM is, how BIM is used, and the maturity BIM levels mean. Virtual design platforms used by design teams to improve productivity Since […]
Get Smarter – Improve Your Fabrication Shop with Model-Based Data
With the construction industry beginning to see exceptional value in adopting lean manufacturing & fabrication, there is a lot of information and opinions floating around about how to do it. Discussions can get vague, even puzzling. One thing that seems clear is that the foundation of smart manufacturing is model-based data. Moving it quickly up […]
Dodge Report Reveals Key MEP Process Improvements for Contractors
Editor’s Note (2025 Update): While this article highlights key findings from the 2020 Dodge Report, many of the trends discussed — including BIM adoption and prefabrication gains — remain critical to modern MEP workflows. New advancements, such as MSUITE’s automated hanger placement and cloud spooling tools, have accelerated these trends even further. Dodge Data […]
