Industrialization brought to construction presents, at least on a high level, the use of state-of-the-art offsite production technologies and the standardization of products, components, and modules. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is rapidly making its movement. The industrialization of manufacturing processes is already common practice in many other industries, such as airlines, automotive, and retailing, […]
How BIM is Driving Prefabrication and Modular Construction
For all the talk about how the trades need to implement building information modeling (BIM) processes, there are companies in the steel and MEP trades that have been using BIM since the late 1990s. A strong motivation was that the resulting detailed shop drawings and bills of materials helped automate production, and the models they […]
BIM Best Practices for MEP Contractors
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is transforming the way the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) industry works. Across North America and worldwide, contractors face accelerated schedules, new standards, and requirements using BIM in various delivery models. Its adoption has been a mix across regions and countries, but the results for those that do adopt BIM are […]
Standard Hardware Options for Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
Does precision sheet metal fabrication require selecting the proper hardware? Of course. Many types of hardware for Sheet Metal achieve the same goals but offer several different options to connect parts. Sheet metal hardware can vary by material, type, thickness, thread code, length, and shank. As a result, selecting the right part can be overwhelming. To make […]
5 Time-Saving Tips for improving Sheet Metal Fabrication Drawings
At MSUITE, we know contractors are under substantial pressure to hit accelerated schedules, deliver parts on time, and always searching for ways to speed up the rapid sheet metal fabrication timeline. Many of our sheet metal fabrication shop customers have implemented time-saving initiatives to expedite fabrication projects—one of the easiest is to improve the quality […]
How Shapiro & Duncan uses tech and equipment in MEP prefabrication
Learn how MSUITE, PypeServer and Shapiro & Duncan are pushing the envelope in productivity and reducing substantial costs in the fabrication shop. Many MEP contractors have machines and technology they use to build, but not many know how to connect the two. This webinar covers the value of that connected system and offers advice how […]
Sheet Metal Fabrication 101: Beyond cutting and bending
Sheet metal fabrication is a valuable method for prototyping and production to make robust functional parts like brackets, panels, and enclosures. However, unlike other manufacturing methods, sheet metal fabrication requires many different processes to manipulate sheet metal. These various processes may involve cutting the sheet metal, shaping it, or joining separate pieces together. This article […]
Improving Prefabricated and Precast Construction with BIM
The high global demand for more construction pushes the AEC industry to build quicker, smarter, and more efficiently. As a result, construction professionals are increasingly adopting BIM for Prefabrication to create safe and sustainable structures in shorter timeframes. Prefabricated BIM-based construction ensures material accuracy of elements readied in a facility, reducing material waste and increasing […]
Piping Fabrication 101: What Does it Involve
Pipe fabrication can be defined as cutting, beveling, and welding piping components as the design documents dictate. Piping fabrication is highly complex as it involves hundreds of components and steps and requires high precision. Therefore, piping fabrication needs to be adequately planned, scheduled, and executed per design requirements in any construction project. Furthermore, pipe fabrication […]
Three solutions to help with labor stability and supply chain certainty
In the challenging construction environment, here three solutions to help with labor stability and supply chain certainty. Construction firms are increasingly turning to technology, modular, and prefabrication practices, according to Deloitte’s 2022 industry outlook report. A significant number surveyed (43%) said they plan to invest in new design processes over the next year, and prefabricated […]
