Offsite Dirt Network published this article on Jul 5. It discusses how Robbins & Morton Smart Fab uses prefabrication and modular construction in healthcare projects.
The article says the company treats prefab as a solution, not a goal.
Robbins & Morton Smart Fab starts by evaluating each project’s needs.
It chooses prefab where it creates the greatest impact and uses traditional construction where that makes more sense.
The article says this assessment-based approach helps the company scale its healthcare prefab program and deliver measurable results.
The article says Robbins & Morton Smart Fab has approximately 67 hospital projects using prefabrication strategies.
The company establishes project metrics early.
It uses those measurements to evaluate performance during the project and improve future work.
The article emphasizes that this helps prove the value of prefabrication with real-world results.
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Peak manpower | Reduced from 750 workers to 400 workers |
| Workers at peak demand | About 300 workers eliminated |
| Project deliveries | More than 700 deliveries removed |
| Jobsite impact | Significant logistical improvements |
The article says healthcare projects face tight schedules, labor shortages, operational requirements, and high performance expectations.
It says prefab can help reduce site congestion, improve safety, improve labor utilization, and create more predictable outcomes.
The article says labor shortages are making prefab and modular construction more important.
It argues that the goal is not to replace skilled labor.
The goal is to maximize the impact of available labor and improve productivity.
Robbins & Morton shares lessons learned, performance metrics, and project experiences with the broader industry.
The article says this collaboration helps advance offsite construction.