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 […]
Why Prefabrication is Perfect for Building Manufacturing Facilities
Construction and manufacturing sectors historically have worked very differently. In manufacturing, optimizing production processes are the number one goal – delivering the highest efficiency and quality. By contrast, traditional construction companies tend to work from project to project selecting the best collaborators, materials, and methods (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, etc.) to meet specific needs. Now, prefabrication can […]
How prefabrication allows you to tap into a $265 billion profit pool
Contractors want to use more off-site techniques on projects to boost efficiency and productivity and save costs. Prefabrication isn’t always the right fit, but the technique is rapidly being adopted across construction projects. One of the critical challenges for preconstruction teams, design teams, and clients is identifying prefab opportunities for their construction projects. Prefab refers […]
8 Safety Advantages of Prefabrication and Modular Construction
Every week should be national construction safety week in construction. With safety being a constant issue in construction, it’s important to understand how modular construction, prefabrication, and offsite construction provide numerous advantages to construction companies seeking ways to make their projects safer. Prefabrication and modular construction are techniques from manufacturing utilized to improve construction processes and […]
