Integrating Design, Fabrication, and Field Installation The construction industry is entering a new phase of digital maturity. As 2026 gets closer, mechanical contractors deal with labor shortages, shorter project timelines, and higher expectations from owners. MCAA members across the country recognize one consistent challenge: projects now demand seamless coordination from design through field installation. Contractors […]
10 Proven Ways to Accelerate VDC and Prefab Throughput
Automate VDC modeling, streamline detailing, and move your model to fabrication faster than ever. VDC and prefabrication teams face intense pressure to deliver more work in less time. The firms leading the industry are those that streamline design-to-fabrication execution, automate modeling, and eliminate bottlenecks from their workflows. Contractors can no longer rely on manual Revit […]
How to Ensure Quality Control During the Fabrication Process
Introduction For MEP and industrial contractors, quality control in construction means more than just meeting specifications. The focus is on protecting profits, ensuring safety, and maintaining a good reputation. Poor quality management leads to rework, schedule delays, material waste, and even costly disputes. According to McKinsey & Company, construction rework can consume up to 5–10% […]
Get Ready for the DEWALT MSUITE Elevate Summit 2025: Innovation, Insight, and Industry Leadership
Mark your calendars! The DEWALT MSUITE Elevate Summit 2025 is set to take place from August 25–28, 2025, in the stunning surroundings of Sunriver, Oregon. This annual user conference brings together the brightest minds in construction technology, fabrication, BIM, and robotics for three days of learning, networking, and hands-on innovation. Why Attend Elevate Summit […]
5 Ways Machine Learning Is Revolutionizing Fabrication Processes
The manufacturing and fabrication industries are entering a new era—powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. As production needs grow more complicated, costs for labor and materials are changing. Companies are using advanced technology to remain competitive. At the center of this transformation is machine learning, enabling smarter, faster, and more predictive operations across fabrication […]
Elevate Your Construction Productivity
Doing more in construction with less is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Projects are growing in complexity, labor is scarce, and the margin for error continues to shrink. That’s why contractors use purpose-built construction productivity software to streamline operations and improve outcomes. MSUITE serves MEP contractors and industrial fabricators, offering a cloud-based suite of […]
Unlock the Future of Construction at the Elevate Summit 2025
In today’s construction landscape, innovation isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. The challenges are bigger, the timelines shorter, and the pressure to deliver is unrelenting. That’s why DEWALT & MSUITE are excited to host the Elevate Summit 2025. This is a four-day conference for customers dedicated to helping construction professionals build smarter, grow faster, and lead the future […]
From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Automating Hanger Placement
In the fast-paced world of construction and prefabrication, time is money. Yet many teams still face a common bottleneck: manual hanger placement in Building Information Modeling (BIM) environments. This old method slows down the design process. It also raises the chances of human error, rework, and expensive delays. Introducing MSUITE Hangers—a new construction solution that […]
Navigating Rising Material Costs in Construction
In 2025, construction leaders face an all-too-familiar challenge: material costs are spiking again. With new tariffs, global demand is higher than supply and material cost increases from tariffs present new challenges in estimating your work. Critical materials like copper are getting more expensive. As a result, fabricators are facing a margin crunch. The stakes are […]
Winning the MEP Construction Race: How MSUITE Supercharges Fabrication Efficiency
The New Era of MEP Construction The landscape of MEP construction is evolving faster than ever. With tighter timelines, labor shortages, and increasing design complexity, contractors are pressured to deliver smarter, faster, and more precisely. One proven solution? Prefabrication. At the heart of modern prefabrication success stories is MSUITE. MSUITE empowers MEP contractors to shift […]
