Although prefabrication is not a new concept in the AEC industry  as it has been around for centuries, it has recently reinvented itself with BIM's  growth. Building Information Modeling has enabled the use of prefabrication, making it more beneficial and feasible for construction projects. Keep reading to learn a few essential ways prefabrication can benefit your next AEC project. But first, what is prefabrication?

Prefabrication: A Brief Overview

Prefabrication, or 'prefab,' involves assembling components or buildings at a location other than the construction site. For instance, modular prefab entails building entire sections of a construction project before shipping the pieces to the site. Or panelization, which involves roofs, floors, and walls being constructed in factories before being transported to the construction site. The components are then attached to the existing structure on the construction site.

How does Prefabrication ADDMORE Value?

Prefabrication helps streamline an average of 26% savings in scheduling, 11% in cost, and up to 6% reduction in the need for re-work. In addition, it helps reduce hazards and increases safety by 17%. Site organization and coordination among teams are enhanced, and clients end up with higher-quality buildings in terms of how the structure is constructed. Here are a few not-to-be-missed benefits offered by prefabrication.

#1- Improved Safety

Construction is a hazardous sector to work in. Organizations strive to implement safer processes. There's up to a 19% reduction in MEPF rack fall hazards, 52% reduction in roof decking fall exposure, 18% reduction in masonry arch-related hazards, and 51% decrease in wall panel hazards, considering most work is done closer to the ground with prefabrication. There's also less risk for problems related to moisture, wind, dirt, dust, and environmental hazards as the sub-assemblies are manufactured in factory-controlled, standardized environments.

#2- Enhanced Quality and Consistency

Prefabrication allows working in controlled environments, using standard procedures. It helps set up standardized quality assurance checks, allowing the construction of better-quality buildings with uniform components.

#3 Accelerated Construction Process

It takes considerably less amount of time  to construct after prefabrication compared to on-site construction. This can be attributed to the elimination of on-site conditions, precise planning, and simultane