By TIM GRAHN

Short lead times, labor shortages and unpredictable weather can cause significant delays and cost overruns when relying on traditional onsite construction methods for panelized buildings, residential homes or other projects.

To avoid these issues, an increasing number of manufacturers are choosing to step away from the traditional onsite process and into a more consistent, flexible approach with panelized components.

What exactly is panelized building? Let’s answer frequently-asked questions about implementing and optimizing solutions.

What is Panelized Construction?

Panelized construction is a building method where components of a building – such as walls and floors – are prefabricated in a factory and transported to the construction site. Using this approach for prefabricated components versus the traditional method of onsite “stick-built” construction often saves customers more time, money and energy to further amp up their productivity.

Why are Builders Moving Towards Panelizing Equipment?

Instead of worrying about factors that are out of their control, builders that optimize panelized construction can instead focus more on the positive outcomes and less on uncontrollable factors that negatively affect production timelines. With Panels Plus, our customers gain production output that is consistent, efficient and scalable – regardless of weather delays, skilled labor or other onsite complications.

With the right equipment in hand, builders can achieve more resiliency to challenges presented by the skilled labor shortage, workplace injuries or unpredicted delays in production. Our machines deliver the reliability and repeatability needed to meet modern manufacturing demands with confidence. Our equipment is built to support construction manufacturers and skilled carpenters to keep production times moving without ever sacrificing quality.

Tim Grahn is general manager at Panels Plus.