Industrializing Construction: How Interstates Revolutionized Prefab Management
Discover how Interstates standardized 12,000 prefab products, saving 14,000 hours while revolutionizing construction workflows.
Building the Future of Construction
Interstates' commitment to industrialized construction has transformed how they approach prefabrication. Under the leadership of their RBM and VBC department, they've integrated standardized products into every aspect of their process - from estimation and design to manufacturing and field installation.
Key Highlights:
- Integration across entire construction process
- Standardized product approach
- Seamless field-to-factory workflow
Standardization Drives Efficiency
Before implementing Remarcable's prefab module, product ordering and management was filled with uncertainties about costs and delivery times. Today, 50% of their volume runs on standard queues with standardized designs and pricing, providing field teams with certainty about costs and delivery schedules.
Key Innovations:
- 12,000 standardized product queues launched
- 50% of volume on standard designs
- Predictable pricing and delivery times
Configurator: Simplifying Complexity
Remarcable's configurator has revolutionized how Interstates manages prefab orders. Teams can now select from multiple options - from materials and upper attachments to rod sizes and cross members - generating instant product numbers with known costs and lead times. This eliminates the need for additional VDC or design work, as all specifications are pre-configured in the system.
Key Benefits:
- Instant product specification
- Automated cost calculation
- Eliminated redundant design work
- Streamlined ordering process
Measuring Success Through Savings
The impact on Interstates' operations has been substantial. With over 10,600 prefab products ordered through the system, they've achieved significant labor savings ranging from 5 minutes to 1.5 hours per product. In just two years, this has resulted in approximately 14,000-15,000 hours saved - equivalent to about seven full-time positions.
Key Results:
- 14,000+ hours saved in two years
- Labor savings of up to 1.5 hours per product
- Over 10,600 prefab products ordered
- Substantial increase in prefab product usage
