FrameCad shifts our mindset from “Construction” to “Manufacturing”

Published by Audree Grubesic on Sep 12, 2023. Updated Feb 13, 2024. By Sneha Kumari. Series: Leanify Construction with Sneha Kumari.

Key points

• Robert Johnson is Business Development Manager at FRAMECAD for Western North America.
• He has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry.
• He has more than 58,000 followers on LinkedIn.
• He hosts the Build It Better podcast with FRAMECAD.
• The discussion centers on shifting offsite construction thinking from “construction” to “manufacturing.”
• Technology and software are presented as critical to that shift.

Discussion themes

• North America is described as not leading the idea of offsite construction.
• Robert Johnson sees an opportunity to change that.
• Offsite is described as a design-led methodology.
• Clash detection can happen earlier in the process.
• Software can help bring the project story together more effectively.
• The article says the industry needs to move away from an “App” mindset.

Business impact mentioned

• Using offsite construction for a hotel can finish the project 3 months earlier.
• Earlier completion can improve ROI faster.
• Shorter construction loan time can create cost savings.
• Offsite prefab should be evaluated on a pro forma basis, not only as line-item pricing.

About Robert Johnson

• Role: Business Development Manager at FRAMECAD.
• Area: Western North America.
• Podcast: Build It Better Podcast.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-johnson-64885540/
• Website: https://www.builditbetterpodcast.co/

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