How To Start Prefabbing (feat. Bill Seery)
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Prioritize modularization for repetitive tasks to move production to a factory, improving efficiency and consistency for projects with high volume.
Integrate prefabrication strategies early in the design phase (SD levels) to maximize schedule savings, cost accuracy, and scope definition for all trades.
Focus on shipping high-value, compact components (like bathroom pods) rather than 'air' to maintain cost-effectiveness, especially for projects far from the factory.
Address quality and durability concerns by partnering with experienced prefab suppliers who conduct rigorous testing, learn from 'war stories,' and overengineer products for transportation.
Streamline on-site installation by clearly defining scope, interfaces, and providing installation support, especially for complex components like bathroom pods that involve multiple trades.
Utilize pre-fabricated exterior panels and structural systems to significantly accelerate project schedules and enhance job site safety by moving dangerous work to controlled factory environments.
Embrace innovation by exploring new materials and software, challenging traditional construction methods, and allocating resources to 'R&D' to foster continuous improvement and profitability.
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