There are several good reasons for this, which we will explore today.įirst, though, let’s do a brief dive into the history and definition of prefabrication. This term, closely associated with offsite and modular construction, has been a buzzworthy trend in construction over the last few years. One of these holds that reliable, streamlined and accessible parts make the building process go faster… plain and simple.Įnter prefabrication. And while we all like to think we’ve grown a bit in the last several decades, the basic tenets of construction are the same.
The limited number of parts–colored sticks of different lengths, wooden wheels with multiple sockets–created endless possibilities with minimal extra work.Īsk yourself, though: How many of us children would have played with such toys if we first had to shave and round those sticks, paint them or boreholes in the shaped wooden wheels? If you answered not many to none, you’re correct. Since the days we sat on the kitchen floor and played with Tinker Toys while our parents cooked, the appeal of prefabrication has been obvious.
