Construction

Offsite Construction

Construction methods where components are produced away from the final building site, then transported and assembled in place.

What is Offsite Construction?

Offsite construction is a broad term covering any construction method where significant portions of the building are manufactured in a factory rather than at the final site. This includes modular, prefab, panelised, and pre-engineered building methods.

Benefits

Predictable schedules
Higher quality
Less site disruption
Lower environmental impact
Safer working conditions

Related Terms

Modular Construction
A construction method where buildings are produced as prefabricated modules in a factory and assembled on site.
Prefab Construction
A construction method where building components are manufactured off-site and assembled on-site. Short for prefabricated construction.

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