Prefabricated Wall Panels Schedule and Cost Analysis

Abstract

Forms of prefabricated and module construction date back 2,000 years, however after the industrial revolution its efficiency started to increase. The quality of prefabricated components is superior to that of products built on-site. Construction working conditions are evolving from day to day as the building progresses from different stages of construction. This can cause many challenges, where prefabricated components are built in a factory setting with the most current technology. These components are then shipped to the jobsite for installation. In this study a cost and schedule analysis will be completed to show the difference in cost, schedule, and if the use of prefabricated wall panels improves the construction schedule which would result in monetary savings instead of a more traditional approach of stick framing walls.