Prefabrication and Offsite Construction are revolutionizing project timelines, reducing costs, and addressing labor shortages enabling construction firms to do more with fewer resources. In recent years, the construction industry has witnessed a transformative shift in how buildings are created with offsite construction. Traditional construction methods, while effective, have often been associated with extended project timelines, budget […]
Modular Construction: Innovations and Opportunities in 2023-2024
Modular Construction is like a building with building blocks but on a much larger scale. This approach is on the rise and involves crafting various building components, or modules, in a controlled factory setting. These modules are then brought to the construction site and assembled with impressive efficiency. Now, how did we get here? Well, let’s […]
Searching for a Career in Fabrication Operations?
Construction today requires evolving talent to meet the changing demands and technological advancements of our industry. In 2023, the duties and responsibilities within fabrication operations offer many career opportunities for construction professionals. A fabrication shop and its operations now encompasses various roles collaborating seamlessly to deliver high-quality industry-wide solutions. Each team member, from skilled fabricators […]
5 Tips for Moving Work to Your Fabrication Shop
As the prefabricated pipe and metal market becomes increasingly competitive, fabricators must seek out innovative ways to expand their capabilities and improve profit margins. One effective method is to move more work into the fabrication shop. Fabricators can operate more efficiently and reduce staffing costs by automating machinery, revamping workflows, integrating design with fabrication, investing […]
7 Ways to Improve Your Sheet Metal Fabrication Shop Practices
Sheet metal fabrication is a highly competitive industry driven by the increasing demand for custom-made metal products across various sectors. From automotive and aerospace to construction and electronics, the need for precision-engineered sheet metal components continues to grow. In such a competitive environment, fabricators face the challenge of standing out in a crowded marketplace. Adopting […]
Top Innovative Technologies that are Reshaping Construction
Construction jobsites in 2023 resemble those in 1923, with manual bricklaying, paper blueprints, and scaffold towers. At $12 trillion, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) is one of the biggest industries in the world, but historically it has been among the slowest to digitize and innovate. This, however, is changing fast: strong demand for infrastructure, a […]
Sheet Metal Contractors and the Fabrication Industry
What is the outlook for sheet metal contractors and the fabrication industry? According to Research & Markets, The global market for Sheet Metal Fabrication Services, estimated at US $15.3 Billion last year, is projected to reach $19.6 B by 2030 (CAGR 3.1%). The sheet metal construction industry is vital in various commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. It […]
What are the best practices for managing change in your fabrication shop?
Implementing software in a fabrication shop promises to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and reduce errors. But, before you can reap the benefits of new revolutionary changing shop management software, you should take the pulse of your shop and business culture. This article highlights best practices for managing change, improving your shop’s culture, and implementing the […]
20 Tips for Improving Safety in Your Fabrication Shop
Prefabrication, also known as modular or off-site construction, is an innovative method of building that involves constructing components off-site in a controlled environment and transporting components to the construction jobsite for assembly. This approach is helping to transform the construction industry, offering many benefits. Below are 20 tips for improving safety in your Fabrication shop. […]
10 Tips for Promoting Construction Safety
Construction Safety Week is an annual event celebrated across the industry to promote awareness and recognition of construction safety. It’s a time when construction workers, companies, and organizations come together to focus on improving safety in the workplace. Construction Safety Week will be celebrated from May 2 to May 6. It’s a week-long celebration that […]
