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 […]
5 Tips to Optimize Your Design for Better Metal Fabrication
Custom metal fabrication begins with an original design. Your custom metal fabrication design will ultimately dictate how your product is made and how it turns out. When you optimize your custom metal fabrication design, you can take advantage of shorter lead times, cost savings, increased durability, and many other benefits. Here are five things to […]
Things to Do at AHR Expo 23 in Atlanta
The world’s largest HVACR event is AHR Expo in Atlanta. The new year brings the AHR Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, on February 6-8, 2023. The AHR Expo annual event attracts the largest collection of HVAC professionals and provides a forum for manufacturers of all specialties and sizes the opportunity […]
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 […]
7 Construction Industry Trends to Watch for in 2023
From technological advancements to ongoing labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, you can expect to see some significant construction industry trends continuing to impact all corners of our market. The good news is the industry outlook remains relatively stable. As reported by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Backlog Indicator has reached its highest level […]
What to Do at the MEP Innovation Conference in Austin
The MEP Innovation Conference 2023 brings the industry’s leading trade associations, MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA, together to host the best technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and sheet metal contractors. This year’s conference will offer educational sessions led by contractors from all three trade associations, including collaborative roundtable discussions, innovative speaker sessions, and hands-on exhibitors […]
7 Best Practices Revolutionizing Construction Prefabrication in 2023
Prefabrication in construction is gaining substantial momentum, driven by exciting new technologies and significant project success. The construction industry requires new solutions to overcome rising project demands and a labor shortage. Prefabrication offers a solution for construction firms to take their capabilities to an entirely new level by leveraging construction technologies that are driving innovation, […]
Why electrical prefabrication is worth the investment today
Have you tried electrical prefabrication on a recent project? Like many other construction industry sectors, electrical prefabrication is becoming more popular in the electrical industry for many reasons, including, but not limited to, improved productivity, reduced costs, and increased component installation times. As a result, modular construction is also leveraging these methods successfully. Prefabrication includes identifying […]
7 Tips for Improving Your Fab Shop and Large Complex Fabrications
Prefabrication and modular construction are driving MEP and Industrial contractors to invest in fabrication and spend millions on equipment and machines to work on large complex fabrications. They are also investing considerable resources in new technology to develop highly skilled workers to be more productive. Organizing your fabrication shop floor and workflows is equally crucial […]
