The Superior Safety of Panelized Design and Construction for Metal Stud Framing & Drywall
When it comes to building a structure, it's essential to use the most reliable and secure construction methods available. Not all construction methods are created equal when it comes to safety, and at RPM Team, safety is a top priority for every project we work on.
Panelized construction has emerged as a superior method for metal stud framing and drywall installation for a variety of reasons.
In this blog post, we’ll explore why panelized construction is a safer choice while illustrating the benefits it offers over traditional construction methods.
What is panelized construction?
With a panel construction system, the structural components of a home or commercial buildings are manufactured in a factory, then shipped to the job sites and assembled. This streamlined process is often found in modular construction.
Panelization in Pre-Engineered Construction
One aspect of streamlined structural engineering that deserves special mention is panelized construction. Panelization involves the manufacturing of medium to large, pre-fabricated panels off-site in a factory, which are then transported to the construction job site and assembled to form the building's exterior and interior wall systems or even the load-bearing structural frame. This modular construction method reduces the need for on-site cutting and drilling, saves money and significantly reduces the duration of framing and erecting by as much as 75 percent. This, in turn, reduces the potential for accidents and hazards associated with these activities.
Panelization ensures consistent quality
A panelized building system is built accurately in a controlled environment for a particular job with the same materials and processes. This building process reduces the likelihood of defects or errors during the construction process at both home construction and for commercial construction.
Panelization offers numerous other benefits, including noncombustible construction (4-hour wall), clearer operation, durability, better acoustics, dimensional stability, it’s lightweight and has a high strength-to-weight ratio. Furthermore, it is a sustainable product that can be made with 90% recycled steel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) of SFIA also confirms the sustainability of panelized construction.
Reduced Job Site Construction Time
When utilizing panelized construction methods, there is a decrease in on-site labor requirements, a simplification of subcontractor schedules, and an ease of material delivery. By minimizing the amount of time spent on-site during the actual construction phase, there is less exposure to potential hazards and risks for workers.
Streamlined Process
Additionally, with the inherently streamlined process of panelized design, there are fewer opportunities for workers to be exposed to unnecessary risks or hazards that could arise from inefficient, unexpected or disorganized workflows.
Panelized design and construction advantages over stick built construction
Panelized construction enables superior safety outcomes. The consistency in quality for panelized structures, reduced on-site construction time, and streamlined processes associated with panelized design and construction all contribute to a safer construction site and quality construction. Additionally, the panelization process used in pre-engineered construction significantly reduces the potential for accidents and hazards associated with on-site construction activities. By choosing panelized building design, you can ensure a safer, more efficient, and more effective specialty metal stud and drywall installation.
