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 […]
Prefabrication Benefits for Industrial Construction in 2023
Industrial construction is a growing sector within prefabrication. While previously done on-site, industrial contractors are moving to safer, off-site facilities that come with a variety of benefits. Industrial construction is primarily located on the outskirts of a town. Therefore, manufacturing sites factor in the need for special conveyance requirements such as 24/7 shipping and receiving, […]
10 Benefits of Prefab in Construction
Prefabrication (or Prefab) involves constructing building components offsite and at a secure facility, then transporting the materials and units for assembly on the jobsite. While on the jobsite, trade contractors assemble units and hand over buildings to their new owners. This process eliminates the need for traditional “stick-building” construction and, among many benefits, reduces waste. […]
Top Issues Facing Electrical Contractors on Industrial Projects in 2023
There is no room for error in electrical contracting projects in industrial settings. They are highly complex and physically demanding, varying from chemical plants and production environments to plastic and rubber facilities. As a result, electrical contractors with experience and expertise matters more in these projects than in many other fields. If “company fit” isn’t […]
Fabrication Shops Need to Adopt Technology
2023 is right around the corner, and fabrication shops of all sizes must consider investing in technology to combat the talent pool shortage and alleviate pain points on the shop floor. In addition, the industry is rapidly adopting prefabrication and modular construction on every project, which presents significant growth opportunities, but the scale can only […]
5 Benefits Prefabrication and Manufacturing Can Have on Your Mechanical Projects
The last decade has seen incredible growth with technologies hoping to increase productivity and help teams deliver projects efficiently and profitably. The access to information and ease with which we can communicate has revolutionized most businesses. But, unfortunately, it has also led to individuals expecting immediate results. The construction industry feels the same effects in […]
Standard Hardware Options for Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
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 […]
