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From site-specific restrictions like noise ordinances to general issues like labor and material shortages, there are several impediments that can slow a construction project. In fact, the McKinsey Global Institute’s report indicates the construction industry lags behind other industries in terms of productivity. Much of this can be attributed to traditional jobsite operations. Four common construction constraints include:

As greater technological advancements are introduced to the world of construction, prefabricated building is quickly becoming a favorable solution within the industry. This comes as no surprise to us here at Digital Building Components, as our technology allows us to efficiently produce components in direct accordance with a building’s architecture—improving any project’s quality and productivity.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Digital Building Components! While the construction industry has begun to recover from 2020, economists project the road ahead will be long. As we navigate potential roadblocks and potholes—from supply chain issues to the ongoing pandemic—we understand how incredibly fortunate we are to have the team we do. Not only have we risen together to meet the challenges of 2021, but we’ve also reached some impressive milestones of our own this year.

Some of the most alarming statics in the construction industry center around safety incidences. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 20% of worker fatalities took place in the field of construction, “accounting for one in five worker deaths for the year.” Further underscoring jobsite risk, the accident rate is on average 71 percent higher than in other industries, resulting in workers’ compensation claims that hover around an estimated $2.5 billion.

One of most desirable attributes of digital fabrication is that it ensures predictable outcomes. By transforming virtual models directly into precise-to-spec building components, materials are designed and fabricated to fit into the building architecture from a project’s onset. Exact components reduce the need for rework onsite. This, in turn, significantly improves product compatibility, install times and overall construction schedules.

If you’re in the construction industry, then you know it’s no surprise that modular building has made great strides in popularity over the years. With the ability to efficiently yield high quality products at a volumetric scale, the prefabricated construction market is expected to grow at a 7.1% CAGR through 2026.