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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
How BIM is crucial for thriving with prefabrication!
Prefabrication and modular construction have helped advance the construction industry and continuing to do so, but by using BIM contractors are taking it to another level. Designing and producing building components offsite dates back over a century, but these methods demonstrate tremendous success on several levels thanks to modern technologies. BIM plays a significant role in […]
Top Trends Impacting Construction Prefabrication Today and into the Future
2023 is traveling at light speed, so we wanted to catch you up on the latest trends impacting construction prefabrication to mobilize your team and resources to stay competitive. Below are essential trends impacting construction prefabrication today and onward into the future. Advancements in technology: The construction industry is adopting various new technologies, such as […]
Top 7 Trends Impacting Field Construction
The construction industry is well on its way in 2023. Many experts forecast continued growth, with greater technology adoption to accelerate an industry historically lagging in adoption. Here’s how construction technology’s use is trending to impact field construction and combat on-going challenges. 1.Prefabricated & Modular Construction Prefabricated and modular construction, where a structure is […]
What are the essential elements of Industrial Prefabrication?
Industrial prefabrication is a construction method in which building components are manufactured off-site in a factory setting and transported and assembled on-site. This construction method has gained popularity recently due to its many advantages, including cost savings, time efficiency, and improved quality control. The essential elements of industrial prefabrication include: Design: The design process is critical […]
Researching Fabrication Shop Software? Get The Check List!
Prefabrication is rapidly becoming a go-to method for construction firms to utilize on their projects and reap the benefits of reducing costs, accelerating schedules, and reducing risk in several areas. Fabrication shop software enables contractors to handle varying types of projects at scale as well as increase revenue streams. Fab shop software helps contractors with […]
8 Musts When Designing for Pre-Engineered Building Structures
Pre-Engineered building structures are gaining substantial traction because of their many benefits, and contractors are now choosing prefabricated and modular construction over traditional methods. Prefabrication is nothing but a method of construction that includes the following: Manufacturing of components in a factory setting Transporting components to the desired site Assembling components on the site But […]
Construction Fabricators are Facing These Challenges in 2023
The continuous evolution of technology has led to many innovations and revolutions in the construction prefabrication industry, including the most talked-about one, i.e., Industry 4.0. In addition, the digitization era has brought many exciting changes for construction companies with cutting-edge connected shop management solutions. But many construction workflow issues still need to be resolved with […]
