🚨 Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Supply Chains 🚨 As 2 million households remain without power after Hurricane Helene, construction supply chains are facing significant disruption. With infrastructure damaged and critical materials delayed, the construction industry will need to brace for potential shortages and project delays. ⚠️ https://bit.ly/3ZUNGqC How can construction teams stay resilient in the face of supply chain disruptions like these? #SupplyChainChallenges #PrefabSolutions #ConstructionResilience #HurricaneHelene
Building Swell
Construction
San Francisco, CA 966 followers
the modern execution system for prefab shops
About us
Building Swell is the prefab execution system for growing shop teams. We are transforming how prefab shops schedule work, empower teams, and increase capacity with modern technology for the next era of construction. We are a team of engineers, builders, and technology experts from construction and manufacturing. Building Swell is purpose-built for industrialized construction teams by a team that's been there.
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www.buildingswell.com
External link for Building Swell
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Prefab, Modular, Modern Methods of Construction, Lean Construction, Prefabrication, and Panlized
Locations
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Primary
San Francisco, CA 94114, US
Employees at Building Swell
Updates
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Automation at the Heart of the Port Strike 🤖 The recent port strike that disrupted supply chains worldwide had a central issue: automation. As industries push for more automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs, many workers fear it could lead to job cuts. https://bit.ly/480JNCf How do you think automation should be handled in industries like construction? 🤔 #Automation #PortStrike #SupplyChain #PrefabConstruction
Automation is at the heart of a debilitating port strike
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🔧 Master Shop Capacity! 🔧 Capacity planning is one of the most crucial tasks in managing a prefab or modular construction shop. It ensures you're never overloaded, but also prevents under-utilization. If you’re struggling with balancing production load, check out our Guide to Capacity Planning—it breaks down practical, real-world approaches to help you get your capacity planning done quickly and effectively. 🖇️ https://bit.ly/3zLop7u 💡 Highlights: - How to leverage historical data to predict future workloads - Tips on forecasting and tools for better efficiency - Steps for improving capacity planning over time Don't let bottlenecks slow you down—take control of your shop's future by planning capacity the right way. #CapacityPlanning #ConstructionEfficiency #PrefabShop #BuildingSwell #ShopManagement
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🚶♂️Walk the floor to see big results🚶♂️ Shop walks can be a game-changer for prefab shop leaders. By stepping onto the shop floor and observing processes firsthand, you can uncover inefficiencies that might otherwise go unnoticed. It’s about analyzing the process—not the people—and making data-driven improvements that boost productivity. Read more for some great tips on getting started 👉 https://bit.ly/3XI0nDt
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🛠️ It’s All About the People 🛠️ In the construction industry, success is about having the right people in the right roles. Eric Anderton breaks down how every business problem is, at its core, a people problem. Whether you're struggling with hiring, retention, or team dynamics, understanding and solving people issues is key to unlocking your prefab shop's potential. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3XIbsEq #ConstructionLeadership #PeopleFirst
Episode 265: Why All Business Problems are People Problems with Eric Anderton - Construction Leading Edge
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Phoenix is rapidly becoming a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing, with massive investments like TSMC's $65 billion project leading the way. The city’s strong talent pipeline, bolstered by partnerships with ASU and other local institutions, is drawing in a surge of related companies, creating a robust supply chain in the region. For the prefab industry, this growth means more opportunities as the demand for advanced manufacturing facilities increases. 👉 https://bit.ly/3XJ94gV #PhoenixGrowth #PrefabOpportunities
Why Arizona is becoming a chipmaking hub
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Capacity planning in prefab shops can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. The key? By leveraging historical data, forecasting future needs, and using the right tools, you can make smart, practical improvements that keep your projects on track. Curious how? 👉 https://bit.ly/4e4gm4n
Shop Guides
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🚨 Cybersecurity Alert for Construction Firms 🚨 Recent findings show that companies are overestimating their cyber resilience, with nearly 70% paying ransom in the last year despite having policies against it. This is a wake-up call for all industries, especially construction, where firms are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks. Don’t let your business fall victim—ensure your tech partners have robust cybersecurity measures in place. 🔒https://bit.ly/3zjjASB #CyberSecurity #ConstructionTech
Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think
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The U.S. is seeing a shrinking share of young working-age employees. This shift presents unique challenges—and opportunities—for the prefab construction industry. With fewer young workers entering the labor force, prefab companies need to adapt by investing in technology and automation to maintain efficiency. Additionally, creating flexible work environments or other new working structures can attract and retain talent across age groups. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3zjILV4 #PrefabConstruction #LaborForce
Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says
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🚀 Boost Shop Output with These Simple Steps 🚀 Sometimes, solving every problem in your production line isn’t the best strategy. Instead, focus on identifying the real bottlenecks that are holding your shop back. By addressing these constraints first, you can unlock significant gains in efficiency and throughput. Check out our guide to learn more🔗 https://bit.ly/47qsKta
Shop Guides
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