CONFERENCE DAY TWO - Wednesday, July 30 2025
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8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Streamlining Shop Operations
8:10 am Maximizing Shop Assembly for Mechanical & Plumbing Componentry to Enable Faster Installation: Transitioning From Prefabricated Components to Modules
Synopsis
- Understanding the best way to prefabricate more in your shop: what are the optimal mechanical and plumbing assemblies that can be modularized?
- Mapping the complete material handling and assembly process to ensure every product meets the necessary quality and safety requirements at every stage
- Aligning key project team members at critical decision points to enable predictable shop workflows and minimize rework
8:50 am Optimizing Shop Space Utilization to Enable Higher Prefabrication Output & Minimize Bottlenecks
Synopsis
- Implementing lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce downtime in mechanical and plumbing prefabrication
- Strategically organizing workstations, storage, and assembly areas to maximize available shop space and streamline material flow
- Coordinating equipment, workforce, and scheduling to eliminate bottlenecks and enable a continuous, efficient production process
10:00 am Morning Refreshments
Maximizing Prefab Logistics for Seamless Project Execution
10:40 am Case Study: Aligning Automation & Onsite Fabrication With Culture to Optimize the Prefabrication of a California Dairy Facility
Synopsis
- Implementing automation and digital workflows to streamline design, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and minimize material waste in a state-of-the-art dairy facility
- Utilizing a combination of onsite fabrication and offsite manufacturing to overcome shipping constraints, reduce labor congestion, and accelerate project timelines
- Building a strong site culture and collaborative mindset to align teams, improve communication, and drive prefabrication success
11:20 am Audience Discussion: Improving Procurement & Inventory Tracking to Streamline Deliveries & Achieve Uninterrupted Shop Workflows
Synopsis
- Comparing stocking vs. just-in-time (JIT) delivery to inform strategic inventory decisions and cost-effective material readiness
- Standardizing component selection and purchasing processes to build material consistency and prevent costly prefabrication disruptions
- Streamlining digital inventory management practices to enhance accuracy through predicting material usage and providing real-time visibility and ensuring seamless material flow
12:00 pm Lunch Break
Strengthening Teams & Communication for Scalable Growth
1:00 pm Panel Discussion: Enhancing Collaboration Between Prefab Teams & Field Crews to Enable Smooth Execution & Prevent Delays
Synopsis
- Using historical data on scheduling, cost consistency, and on-site stress-reduction to strengthen field team buy-in to prefab
- Managing fabrication schedules alongside active construction to ensure prefabrication aligns with rapidly changing site conditions
- Providing clear guidance and detailed drawings for accurate field execution and preventing errors during installation
1:40 pm Attracting, Retaining & Developing the Skilled Labor for Effective Prefabrication
Synopsis
- Identifying and addressing gaps in skilled labor to enable targeted recruitment for effective prefabrication and high-quality workforce performance
- Creating tailored training programs to bridge workforce capability gaps, ensuring continuous improvement in prefabrication processes, and enabling workers to grow from entry-level fab shop roles to leadership positions
- Implementing retention strategies that maintain a skilled and motivated workforce, minimizing turnover and optimizing production efficiency
- Fostering a balanced, positive work environment that minimizes burnout, enhances job satisfaction, and aligns team strengths with organizational goals