semiprefab
Semiprefab is a construction approach in which portions of a building are manufactured off-site in a controlled factory environment and then transported to the project site for assembly or integration with remaining on-site work. It sits between traditional on-site construction and full modular or prefab systems, offering some factory-produced components while leaving room for customization and additional work on site.
Typical components include wall panels, floor and roof assemblies, stair sections, and MEP risers that may arrive
Benefits include shorter construction schedules, enhanced quality control, reduced material waste, improved safety on site, and
Applications encompass residential and commercial buildings, multi-family housing, schools, healthcare facilities, and retrofit projects where rapid
See also: prefabrication, modular construction, panelized construction, cross-laminated timber, structural insulated panels.