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 […]
The Rise of Prefabrication in Construction
Many owners and developers are beginning to incorporate pre-assembly and prefabrication processes into their construction projects rather than a more conventional approach. With prefabrication and pre-assembly, the construction firm will set up a particular commercial space (fabrication shop) to prefabricate and assemble materials readied for the jobsite. Examples include pre-poured slabs, pre-assembled modular walls, […]
What is offsite construction?
For decades, the construction industry has been contending with an aging workforce, extended labor shortages, lack of innovation, and narrow profit margins. So it’s no surprise that, on average, large construction projects tend to be 80% over budget and take 20% longer to complete than estimated. This issue has ignited interest in adopting offsite construction methods. […]
Electrical Prefabrication is here. Why it’s Important?
Electrical prefabrication is rapidly taking shape in the construction industry. Like other construction industry areas, the need to increase productivity and reduce costs without sacrificing quality drives prefabrication to become popular in the U.S. electrical industry. As a result, there has been a rise in prefabrication and modular construction methods, with growing evidence in productivity improvements, […]
The top fabrication risks in the Oil and Gas industry
The Oil and Gas industry is a complex and unique market that currently fuels the world. Each step in the supply chain brings unique challenges, from the high temperatures and pressures in wells to handling corrosive chemicals during the refining process. Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) is a contract-based project delivery model where Oil […]
Industry 4.0 – Machine Integration to Fabrication
The era of Industry 4.0 is upon us, and companies are facing strong demand to increase their productivity by realizing smart factories and intelligent manufacturing. With the advantages of solutions including, but not limited to industrial automation, and machine automation technologies, hardware-software machine integration – it’s finally safe to say the development of Industry 4.0 […]
How Mechanical Contractors can drive better collaboration and higher quality projects
Adopting the right technologies can help Mechanical Contractors stay coordinated and deliver higher quality, more profitable projects. Project management is always a challenge when your teams are fighting outdated manual processes. The challenge with many Mechanical Contractors and other types of construction firms is following along with status-quo, often technologies biggest competitor. Advanced technology along with […]
What is modular construction, and why is it the future of building?
Modular construction is a new hot topic in North America. But what is it, and how is it impacting the construction industry? A study done by Dodge Data & Analytics shows that establishing the use of both prefabrication and modular construction quantifies its users’ benefits and increases the industry’s understanding of what will most likely […]
Learn 6 of the Most Common Sheet Metal Fabrication Procedures
There are numerous sheet metal fabrication techniques, but the six procedures listed below are a great starting point for individuals new to the sheet metal fabrication process. 1. Sheet Metal cutting begins every fabrication process. The thickness of the metal and the project’s specifications determines the specific cutting method used. In this article, we […]
Lean Manufacturing Helps MEP Contractors Eliminate Waste
Lean manufacturing addresses a significant issue that can impact any MEP Contractor: Waste. Not taking full advantage of all your resources stunts efficiencies and, in so doing, interferes with production. These neglected resources include everything from manufacturing tools and processes to worker skills. The Construction Industry is, of course, rife with waste and issues related […]
