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<\/strong><\/li>\n- November 2019<\/li>\n
- Pekka Moilanen<\/li>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Project Details” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”5px||5px||true”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off”]\nFor decades, construction has fallen short in the areas of efficiency and performance. But today, thanks to a recent shift toward off-site manufacturing-style production, there’s an opportunity for construction processes to speed up \u2014 an advancement that will save a significant amount of time and money.<\/p>\n
Prefabricated Construction Effectively Accelerates Building Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n
Modern prefabricated construction (aka modular construction or prefab construction) can be used to build sound structures to suit a variety of aesthetics \u2014 and it can also deliver considerable efficiencies. In fact, according to research by McKinsey & Company, recent prefab projects have consistently been completed 20\u201350% faster than traditional on-site building.<\/p>\n
In this blog post, we’re going to focus on that significant increase in productivity. In our next post, we’ll discuss how those time savings translate into major money savings.<\/p>\n
Automated Design + BIM Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n
While prefab projects tend to take longer to design than traditional projects, architects and designers are making great strides toward shortening those design times. Last-minute changes are more difficult and costly in prefab construction, so it’s become increasingly important that design decisions are finalized upfront.<\/p>\n
Two advancements in automation are helping. First, the construction community is working toward developing libraries of modules for the manufacturing process \u2014 a resource that, when accessible by all prefab firms, will significantly shorten the design period. Also, more and more companies are working with BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to design their prefab projects. Vertex BD uses digital automation to seamlessly translate information about a project across all disciplines within a project, so all the architectural plans, shop drawings and 3D models can be created and saved within the shareable software.<\/p>\n
With BIM, all your resources and documents are effectively organized so every member of the project team is working from the same set of materials. This feature not only saves you time on detailing and construction, but also streamlines communication between parties and eliminates the likelihood of needing to make costly changes down the road.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Prefab-blog-2.jpg” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” custom_css_main_2=”margin: auto;” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off”]\n
Simplified Manufacturing and Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n
Prefab construction utilizes off-site manufacturing \u2014 a method that is far faster than the equivalent of the on-site building process. This is due to the enclosed and controlled factory environment, the ability to coordinate and repeat activities, and an increasing level of automation. Also, while the building elements are being manufactured at the factory, foundation and prep work can take place simultaneously on-site, allowing progress to be made much more quickly than on a traditional building site.<\/p>\n
Once the modular materials are delivered to the construction site, the process is radically simplified, compared to traditional builds. Essentially, you just have to assemble the 3D modules. On average, one team of five workers can assemble up to six 3D modules, or 270 square meters of finished floor area, per day. That’s significantly faster than traditional construction.<\/p>\n
Less Rework Equals Faster Completion Times<\/strong><\/p>\n
Prefab construction also leverages the benefit of optimized quality control \u2014 which is much easier to accomplish in a factory environment than on a construction site. The better the quality of the product, the less rework becomes a problem. And when construction teams can reduce or eliminate rework altogether, they significantly improve construction schedules \u2014 potentially by several months.<\/p>\n
The overall advantages that come with shorter project timelines cannot be understated. The faster a project is completed, the faster a developer can start making money on his investment. (Even if a project isn’t completely finalized, with prefab structures, developers can start selling or renting those units in blocks.)<\/p>\n
A completed project allows everyone involved to begin collecting revenue sooner, which can lead to higher internal rates of return, improved cash flow, and reduced market cycle risks. Plus, with faster completion times, developers have more opportunity to diversify their portfolio, proving that all stakeholders can greatly benefit from projects that stick to the production timeline or \u2014 even better \u2014 finish ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n
So how does this increase in productivity impact the bottom line? In our next post in the Prefab + BIM: How Two Innovations are Changing the Face of Construction <\/strong>series, we’ll show how construction efficiency affects construction costs \u2014 and how prefab paired with BIM modeling is saving project teams money.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_color=”#f9f9f9″ background_image=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/6.png” width=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”2560px” module_alignment=”center” global_module=”3977″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/Calltoaction1014.jpg” url=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/free-trial\/” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Related Services” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_font_size_phone=”36px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” locked=”off”]\n
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