Standardization: The next frontier
Prefabrication as an industry began as a regional option where small operators with limited resources developed their own methodology to deliver product. Until now, this lack of standardization has hindered widespread adoption of panelization in many sectors.
Certain manufacturers have stepped up to address this challenge. They have developed processes that can be replicated nationwide. Fully engineered, code-compliant systems help deliver a consistent, high-performance wall assembly. With such an approach, end products can be of the same quality and offer the same reliability no matter where a project is located.
Economies of scale will continue to evolve, further improving the competitive position of prefabrication. A paradigm shift is underway in the construction industry; fast, on-schedule construction of high-quality buildings is an emerging expectation and prefabrication will help deliver.
Tim Salerno has been in the construction industry for over 30 years, all of which have been with Sto Corp. Tim has held several positions during his employment with Sto including more than 10 years in Sto’s Strategic Accounts Department where he was responsible for overseeing several key corporate accounts throughout the United States. Tim is currently the Director, StoPanel and is responsible for various activities within the StoPanel Technology program, including acting in a business development role to grow the industrialized construction portion of Sto Corp’s overall business.
