Prefabricated metal panels on complex and urban projects

Complex projects

Projects with intricate designs or a large scale tend to run into delays, extra cost and logistics problems. Prefabrication deals with much of that by making the panel components in a controlled environment before they reach the site. Metal wall, roof and siding panels are engineered for quick assembly, which cuts time on site, labour and the risk of errors. It also reduces the need to store material on site, which is a common constraint in cities: panels arrive ready to install.

Urban housing

As cities expand, they need affordable housing that can be built quickly. Prefabricated metal panels allow multi-residential complexes to go up fast without giving up durability or appearance. Because much less of the work happens on site, neighbours put up with less noise and a shorter period of construction.

Sustainability

Prefabrication reduces waste, energy consumption and environmental impact. EBS Global's prefabricated systems use material efficiently, and recyclable materials, steel and aluminum, make up the core of our products. Panels that include insulation and reflective surfaces also improve a building's energy efficiency, which lowers operating costs and carbon footprint.

Safer, more predictable sites

Construction sites carry risks: accidents, material theft and weather delays. Making components indoors removes hazards from the site and shrinks weather delays. Once panels are delivered, installation is fast, which limits exposure to bad conditions.

What comes next

Panels may soon include embedded sensors that monitor structural health, energy consumption and environmental conditions in real time. Advances in composites could make panels lighter and stronger, and combining 3D printing with prefabrication could allow intricate custom panels.

To find out how prefabricated systems could work on your project, contact us.