5 Benefits of Offsite Manufacturing in Construction

Abstract

First, a Better Definition of Offsite Construction Off-site construction completely separates the planning, designing, and fabrication of building items from the location in which these building items are destined to be placed once completed. Types of Offsite Construction There's not just one type of offsite construction; it encompasses several different methods. Panelized Construction: Panelized construction involves the fabrication of flat-panel construction elements, such as floors, walls, or roof panes, at separate manufacturing facilities. Hybrid Construction: A combination of both above approaches, hybrid construction involves using volumetric or modular construction to build self-contained units, such as bathrooms or kitchens, and makes use of floor, wall, and ceiling panels that are likewise constructed offsite. With construction materials being a major source of project cost, offsite construction can lead to better savings; builders can buy materials in bulk and store them more safely and securely than they could onsite. The 4th Benefit: Better for Workers Construction employees don't have to work as hard when using offsite construction. Onsite construction does more than just add noise to local neighborhoods, though - increased vehicle traffic from delivery vehicles and construction machinery can also complicate matters, especially in urban environments.