Interstates made prefab ordering predictable, product by product
With standardized designs on half their volume, Interstates saved the equivalent of a full-time position in two years.
Before implementing Remarcable's prefab module, product ordering and management was filled with uncertainties about costs and delivery times.
Interstates' commitment to industrialized construction has transformed how they approach prefabrication. Under the leadership of their RBM and VBC department, they've integrated standardized products into every aspect of their process - from estimation and design to manufacturing and field installation.
Key Highlights:
- Integration across entire construction process
- Standardized product approach
- Seamless field-to-factory workflow
Today, 50% of their volume runs on standard queues with standardized designs and pricing, providing field teams with certainty about costs and delivery schedules.
Key Innovations:
- 12,000 standardized product queues launched
- 50% of volume on standard designs
- Predictable pricing and delivery times
Configurator: Simplifying Complexity
Remarcable's configurator has revolutionized how Interstates manages prefab orders. Teams can now select from multiple options - from materials and upper attachments to rod sizes and cross members - generating instant product numbers with known costs and lead times. This eliminates the need for additional VDC or design work, as all specifications are pre-configured in the system.
Key Benefits:
- Instant product specification
- Automated cost calculation
- Eliminated redundant design work
- Streamlined ordering process
The impact on Interstates' operations has been substantial. With over 10,600 prefab products ordered through the system, they've achieved significant labor savings ranging from 5 minutes to 1.5 hours per product. In just two years, this has resulted in approximately 14,000-15,000 hours saved - equivalent to a full-time position.
Key Results:
- 14,000+ hours saved in two years
- Labor savings of up to 1.5 hours per product
- Over 10,600 prefab products ordered
- Substantial increase in prefab product usage
"We're around fourteen, fifteen thousand hours saved — and that's over the last two years. That's a substantial number when you start to think about two thousand hours as roughly a full time person."
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