Benefits of Prefabricated Construction
“Off-site construction, also called prefabricated or modular construction, allows various building elements--anything from bathrooms to pre-wired light fixtures to exterior walls--to be built in a factory and transported to a construction site.” (Forbes)
Prefabricated or modular construction is when components of a structure are manufactured off-site and then transported to the build or construction site to be assembled. Previously thought of as low-end and uninspiring, prefab--as it’s come to be known--is becoming the future of construction.
Although the construction industry is slow to change, a shortage of skilled trade workers and a need for greater efficiency has driven toward prefab and off-site construction due to the numerous benefits it provides. Here are some of the ways prefab is changing traditional construction.
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly
Compared to traditional construction, modular construction is more energy-efficient and sustainable. Being constructed in a factory allows for more accurate construction and the ability to recycle extra materials which results in significantly less waste. (Google Office, LEED)
Capsule products provide points towards LEED project certification, since the materials do not contain formaldehyde-based adhesives like most manufactured woods, and they are reusable.
Cost Savings
Modular construction is an affordable option for all kinds of budgets and can end up being a cost savings. Manufacturers often receive bulk discounts on materials and also avoid cost increases from human elements like unproductive staff or contractors. )
Our robust supply chain and automated machinery reduce time and human error, making the process efficient, precise, and a good financial investment.
Flexibility
The ability to be disassembled and relocated for reuse allows for flexibility in builds while reducing the demand for materials and minimizing time and energy spent.
We are doing our part to keep materials in circulation by thinking about your space as equipment, not construction. That means you’re able to uninstall and relocate, taking the value of what we built together with you.
Improved Quality
Produced in a controlled environment designed for manufacturing and assembly, prefab units are built to uniform quality. Unlike construction site builds, which are affected by variables in the environment and individual contractors, prefabricated units are built by experienced technicians or machines, in a protected environment, with more thorough quality checks.
In order to ensure quality control, we use CAD labor and advanced manufacturing. This means what you order is built to precision by turning using automated machinery to cut all structural parts, making the process efficient and precise.
Less On-Site Impact
Streamlining construction, prefab creates a more efficient and productive job site with less time spent in construction. This looks like less truck traffic, equipment, and materials on the construction site which limits noise, pollution, waste, and other disruptions--proving extremely beneficial for builds in dense urban areas (Carmel Place, NY)
Our units can be shipped worldwide with minimal installation and set up.
Shortened Construction Time
Due to the automated, manufactured, and controlled nature of offsite construction, it takes significantly less time to build than on-site construction--often less than half the time that is typically required. This results in huge savings on resources.
We utilize automated fabrication processes throughout our entire production facility. Our approach to fabrication includes a 3D model-based technology that allows for assembly in minutes, not hours.
Prefab is higher quality, faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable than traditional construction methods.