Prefabrication and Preassembly Trends and Effects on the Construction Workforce
Date
2000-05
Authors
Haas, Carl T.
O'Conner, James T.
Tucker, Richard L.
Eickmann, Jason A.
Fagerlund, Walter R.
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Publisher
Center for Construction Industry Studies
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to determine prefabrication and preassembly trends and effects on the construction workforce. Twenty-nine managers from across the United States were surveyed. Based on their responses, it was estimated that prefabrication and preassembly increased by approximately 86% from 1984 to 1999. For prefabrication and preassembly work, those surveyed generally agreed that productivity and safety levels are higher, skill levels are the same, and wage levels are lower. These results can be factored into future project and supply chain strategies