Come see us at the MCAA Fabrication Conference in Milwaukee! The conference will be September 11-13, 2024 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI.
Nick Masci and Coleton Callendar will explore transformative problem-solving through Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) in prefabrication.

BREAKOUT SESSION
Unleash the Power of Discrete-Event Simulation to Elevate your Prefabrication
Thursday, September 12 | 11am-Noon (CST)
The demand for single and multi-trade prefabrication continues to rise as Owners, GCs, and Trade Partners seek to realize the efficiency, quality, cost and schedule benefits of Industrialized Construction. ICG’s Industrialized Construction Maturity Assessment (ICMA) data suggest that many leading prefabricators still face challenges with line layout optimization, material flow, and workload balancing – especially in a multi-trade environment. Enter Discreet Event Simulation – a potent tool from manufacturing ready to help the construction industry tackle these challenges.
Discrete-event simulation has been a cornerstone in the manufacturing sector, offering an unparalleled ability to optimize production systems, test new ideas and new methods, and identify and mitigate risks. This learning and case study-based presentation showcases the transformative potential of simulation in prefab, offering insights into achieving optimized production planning (pre-construction), fabrication, materials management, and installation sequencing.
Key takeaways and practical applications you can expect:
Explore Discreet Event Simulation applications to construction – including plant layout, production sequencing, and more.
Understand how to leverage simulation to see process pitfalls and test out ideas to optimize performance – before we start building.
Hear real examples of how Simulation helped to break through entrenched mindset – shifting conversations from “that won’t work” to “what if we tried this?”
See real production results realized by construction teams who shifted from batch production to single-piece flow – guided by discreet-event simulation.
Explore why this potent tool remains underutilized within the construction industry and how to change that!
The MCAA Fabrication Conference boasts a rich history of bringing together professionals from the mechanical contracting and fabrication industries. Now in its 25th year, the event serves as a platform for industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share their knowledge, insights, and best practices. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies, process improvements, and collaboration, the MCAA Fabrication Conference has continually evolved to address the ever-changing landscape of the mechanical contracting world, fostering a community of professionals dedicated to advancing the industry and ensuring its sustainable growth.