PREMEDITATION OF PANELIZED PROJECTS

CONTINUING EDUCATION - 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOUR

OUTLINE

Panelized projects can create opportunities for contractors and clients to decrease costs and schedule durations while taking advantage of factory- like quality control conditions. How much builders and clients benefit, however, can be largely dependent on decisions made during the architectural and structural design process to prepare for panelization. This presentation will review some considerations to be made during the design process to ensure the success of panelized projects by decreasing project material and labor costs, increasing coordination of design team members that will reduce rework and design hours, and understanding field operations.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Megan Washnieski, P.E.
South Valley Prefab

Megan Washnieski, P.E., is director of design and engineering for South Valley Prefab. She has worked on contractor construction teams for nearly 24 years; 16 of them with South Valley. Her construction experience includes project management and operations management for South Valley Drywall in addition to her current role at South Valley Prefab. Previously, Megan worked as a project manager for a general contractor. She received a B.S. degree in Engineering from Iowa State University and currently serves on the board of directors for the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA).