CONFERENCE DAY ONE - Tuesday, July 8 2025
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7:00 am Registration & Networking
8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Engaging Project Stakeholders & Teams
8:10 am Panel: Achieving Internal Buy-In for Prefabrication to Maximize on Prefab Opportunities
Synopsis
- Securing management and C-suite buy in to ensure you have the necessary tools, equipment and teams to make prefab effective
- Collaborating with key field leaders and involving them in the prefab process to reduce resistance from project teams
- Fostering a cultural shift towards embracing prefabrication as a standard practice, not just a one-off solution
8:50 am Next is Now: Exploring the Intersection of Prefab, AI and the Future of Construction
Synopsis
- Addressing labor shortages, tight deadlines and rising costs by embracing more efficient construction strategies
- Leveraging prefabrication to increase productivity without requiring perfect BIM or extensive coordination
- Using AI-powered tools to accelerate planning and execution of prefab with reduced overhead for trade contractors
9:20 am Audience Discussion: Getting General Contractors & Owners Up to Speed on Electrical Prefabrication Requirements to Drive Efficiency
Synopsis
- Educating project partners on the advantages of prefabricating electrical assemblies
- Informing GCs and owners about the unique constraints of electrical prefab to help set realistic expectations and ensure electrical work doesn’t become an afterthought
- Encouraging early coordination and scheduling to integrate prefab into overall project timelines
- Establishing contractual frameworks for risk mitigation to protect yourself against project delays or scope changes
10.00 Morning Refreshments & Speed Networking
Powering Prefab with BIM
Enhancing Collaboration Across Teams: From Model to Shop to Field
10:40 am Audience Discussion: Improving Information Sharing from Model to Shop to Field to Accelerate Decision Making & Reduce Rework
Synopsis
- Implementing a unified platform for project data and prefab orders to streamline design data flow and real-time communication
- Training teams to utilize digital tools and access and update model data directly to reduce the risk of using outdated or incorrect designs
- Establishing continuous feedback loops where field and shop teams can provide input on the quality and usability of information from BIM teams
11:20 am Integrating Prefab Planning into VDC Processes to Streamline the Design-to-Manufacturing Process
Synopsis
- Collaborating with architects and engineers early through design assist to allow for more accurate and efficient build packages
- Allocating sufficient time for upfront modeling and prefab design to enhance project efficiency
- Involving field teams in the detailing process to ensure fabricated components meet their onsite needs
12:00 pm Modernizing Model-to-Shop Workflows to Scale Electrical Prefabrication with Confidence
Synopsis
- Reflecting on the current state of BIM standards and processes: Are solutions built for 2015 still solving the challenges of 2025?
- Defining the right balance between what needs to be modeled and what should be handled in the shop to minimize over-modeling and streamline production
- Aligning model content and Level of Development (LOD) with shop production needs to reduce confusion, eliminate rework and support seamless prefab execution
Optimizing Workflows for Electrical Assemblies
Improving In-Wall & Electrical Panel Processes
10:40 am Case Study: Enhancing In-Wall Assembly Precision, Coordination & Efficiency
Synopsis
- Starting with common assemblies and growing capabilities from there as to not overload your shop when starting out
- Looking towards standardization of in-wall assemblies, while still accommodating the unique needs of different wall types and environments
- Ensuring accuracy in small but crucial details such as knockout placement, box depth, device height and gang configurations to reduce costly rework and delays
- Coordinating between design teams and framing contractors to manage requirements or changes like soundproofing and wall framing adjustments
11:20 am Case Study: Streamlining Electrical Panel Production for Optimal Performance & Logistics Management
Synopsis
- Understanding the best way to wire electrical panels for the most efficient workflow: Do you wire in the shop or provide kits to onsite teams?
- Reviewing panel labeling standards to ensure safety and reduce errors during installation
- Evaluating potential tools for automated wiring and assembly to enhance efficiency and accuracy in your production line
- Overcoming the logistical challenges of transporting large assemblies
12:00 pm Connecting Prefab to Your Business
Synopsis
- Integrating practical strategies into material management workflows to boost clarity and efficiency in prefab operations
- Optimizing shop processes with time-saving techniques that directly impact productivity and reduce waste
- Empowering teams with actionable insights to transform the prefab shop into a high-performing, results-driven operation
12:30 Lunch Break
Mastering Design Accuracy, Change Management & Performance Tracking
1:30 pm Addressing the Challenges of Translating Schematic Electrical Designs into Detailed, Coordinated Models
Synopsis
- Establishing clear processes to align LOD expectations at the start of a project to avoid costly misalignments across trades
- Beginning to standardize LOD definitions to ensure consistent expectations with all stakeholders, reduce confusion and better execute on owner requirements
- Utilizing modeling software to enhance the level of detail in electrical designs to better visualize projects and create precise models
2:10 pm Audience Discussion: Effectively Dealing with Change Orders to Reduce Risk of Incurred Costs & Prolonged Schedules
Synopsis
- Identifying and addressing potential design changes early by regularly reviewing the model, materials and schedule with project teams
- Understanding how to track and document every change request and provide a clear record of alterations for cost and schedule management
- Creating standardized processes for how changes are communicated, reviewed and approved
Enhancing Operations for Conduit & Overhead Racks
1:30 pm Case Study: Revolutionizing Conduit Prefabrication for Faster, Flawless Installations
Synopsis
- Organizing conduit deliveries with custom labeling, and individual and group identifiers to ensure proper tracking
- Utilizing custom jigs to ensure consistent conduit bending during prefabrication and eliminate the need for manual measurements
- Pre-assembling conduit supports, like trapeze hangers, with consideration for packaging and handling during transportation
2:10 pm Session Reserved for Shermco
2:20 pm Maximizing Electrical System Safety & Reliability Through NETA-Certified Testing & Engineering Services
Synopsis
- Delivering full-scope NETA-certified testing—including Skid, Factory Witness, Acceptance and Maintenance Testing—to ensure NFPA compliance and mitigate electrical risks
- Leveraging over 200 engineers and 435+ NETA technicians across 40+ offices to provide scalable, expert-driven support for electrical infrastructure
- Providing tailored power systems studies and engineering solutions to test, maintain, repair, or replace any component on the electrical one-line with confidence
2.50 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Improving Your Workforce Productivity & Development
3:30 pm Exploring the 3 Unpopular C’s of Prefabrication: Consensus, Compliance & Consequences
Synopsis
- Building and maintaining alignment between the prefab shop, field teams and BIM/VDC to ensure a unified execution strategy
- Defining clear ownership and accountability to drive consistent compliance with the prefabrication plan
- Addressing the cultural, practical and financial impacts of enforcing consequences when teams deviate from agreed prefab workflows
4:00 pm Panel: Transitioning from Paper-Based Processes to Fully Digital Workflows to Reduce Human Error & Streamline Communication
Synopsis
- Assessing the right time to introduce new digital tools to gradually introduce new practices and prevent overwhelming employees
- Training employees on digital tools and workflows to ensure smooth adoption and maximize the benefits of digital transformation
- Implementing automated systems for capturing data to improve accuracy and speed of data collection
4:40 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks
4:50 pm End of Day One
5:00 pm Drinks Reception
Synopsis
Unwind and connect with peers at our drinks reception, an opportunity to continue the day’s conversations in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re building new partnerships or catching up with familiar faces, this is the perfect place to expand your network over drink!