Offsite and modular construction terms

Companies in precast construction, modular home builders and many mechanical contractors already perform work in a shop environment and then transport assemblies or subassemblies to the job site to be placed in situ, erected, assembled. But as more construction organizations in more disciplines move their operations in this direction, they will need to learn and implement new concepts and methods. But learning the lingo of offsite or modular construction is not easy. 

Here is a quick glossary of terms and the business concepts behind them from construction ERP vendor IFS. With this quick read, you will learn about:

• Assemblies and subassemblies
• Bills of materials
• Work center
• Routings
• Shipping plans