Once experimental, modular construction could lower costs, meet tight schedules and reduce waste. Planned flagship projects—such as the AC Hotel New York NoMad in New York (the world’s tallest at 21 modular floors)—illustrate...
No two construction projects are exactly the same, but many aspects of an electrical contractor’s work encompass some of the same basic elements that are common to other projects. Miller Electric Co., Omaha, Neb., recently...
During your work, you may have done some jobs at prefabricated—or prefab—houses. Prefab homes are certainly not new, but some companies that manufacture them have increasingly come to depend on advanced robotics to put the...
According to a new report from McKinsey & Co., a new trend in construction—modular construction—may completely change the way projects are designed and built and the role all the players in construction undertake during...
Increasingly, electrical contractors who are involved in new construction work may find where they are expected to show up to work, and what they are expected to do, will change significantly. A new report, "Report of the...
During 2018, electrical contractors saw various technologies start to have a larger role in the electrical construction industry. In 2019, they'll see many of these innovations have an even more prominent role and encounter...
The electrical construction industry continually keeps pace with new technologies, shifts in the labor market and more. Professionals working in this space can stay abreast of the latest developments by learning about...
Prefabricated lighting is an increasingly popular strategy in today’s competitive construction and upgrade market. It can help save electrical contractors (ECs) time and money in the field while offering greater control over...
In some ways, electrical contractors are becoming manufacturers. Companies of all sizes are prefabricating and modularizing work before the equipment shows up on the construction site. While some big operators have been doing...
Recently, there has been a rise in the use of prefabrication and modular construction methods, even though both have been used in the construction industry for centuries. After falling out of popularity, it is re-emerging...
Industry experts say modular building technologies—which allow for the prefabrication of modules in a warehouse or manufacturing facility for seamless on-site installation—can offer tremendous advantages over traditional...
