METCON SERVICES
Industrialized Construction & Prefabrication
Building Smarter. Delivering Excellence.
Industrialized construction has been part of Metcon’s foundation since our founding in 2000. With more than 100 load-bearing cold-formed steel (CFS) panelized buildings in our history, Metcon brings over 25 years of expertise in prefabrication, construction innovation, and integrated project delivery.
Our approach combines offsite fabrication with proven construction expertise to improve building quality, enhance productivity, reduce onsite labor requirements, and accelerate construction schedules.
Proven Panelized Construction Experience
Metcon’s panelized construction experience spans student housing, educational facilities, institutional buildings, and other complex structures.
Our experience includes multistory load-bearing cold-formed steel framing systems, factory-fabricated structural wall panels, and coordinated building assemblies that improve construction sequencing and installation efficiency.
By producing building components in controlled environments and integrating them with onsite construction activities, Metcon can reduce weather-related disruptions, improve productivity, and deliver durable permanent facilities.
North Carolina Central University, Chidley Street
UNC Pembroke, Cypress Hall
Industrialized Construction in Action: North Carolina Central University
See Panelized Construction Come Together
At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Metcon utilized panelized construction methods to efficiently erect structural building components.
The following video demonstrates how prefabricated load-bearing cold-formed steel wall panels are delivered, positioned, and installed through a coordinated construction process.
By moving portions of building assembly away from the jobsite and installing components in carefully planned sequences, industrialized construction can improve productivity, field coordination, and schedule predictability.
Load-bearing CFS panel erection at North Carolina Central University.
Speed of Panel Erection: UNC Pembroke Cypress Hall
A Building Structure Takes Shape
Industrialized construction changes the pace and sequencing of building erection.
At UNC Pembroke’s Cypress Hall, load-bearing cold-formed steel wall panels were installed through a coordinated, repeatable construction process.
The following six-photo time-lapse sequence illustrates the progression of structural panel erection and demonstrates how quickly a building can take shape using prefabricated structural systems.
JUL 31 / Slab complete
AUG 06 / First floor
AUG 28 / Second floor
SEP 11 / Third floor
SEP 23 / Fourth floor
OCT 12 / Fifth floor
Progression of load-bearing CFS panel erection at UNC Pembroke Cypress Hall.
Prefabrication Changes How the Building Is Delivered
More Work Offsite. More Coordination Up Front. More Predictable Execution.
Traditional construction typically relies heavily on sequential field operations. Building components are delivered as individual materials and assembled onsite, with many activities dependent on the completion of preceding construction phases.
Industrialized construction changes that process by shifting selected activities into controlled offsite manufacturing environments.
Design coordination, procurement, fabrication, and quality-control activities can begin earlier, while site preparation, foundations, and other onsite construction activities proceed concurrently.
When prefabricated components arrive at the jobsite, they can be installed through planned, repeatable operations rather than being assembled entirely from individual materials in the field.
Panelize structure. Fabricate off site. Assemble in sequence.
Advantages of Industrialized Construction
Improved Quality
Manufacturing in controlled environments supports consistent production processes, inspections, and quality control.
Schedule Efficiency
Offsite fabrication can proceed simultaneously with selected onsite activities, reducing the number of sequential construction operations.
Reduced Onsite Labor
Completing more assembly work before materials reach the jobsite can reduce field labor demands and improve productivity.
Improved Coordination
Early integration of structural, architectural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) requirements helps identify and resolve construction conflicts before installation.
Safer Construction
Selected assembly operations can be moved from elevated or congested jobsites into controlled manufacturing environments.
Greater Predictability
Repeatable fabrication and installation sequences improve construction planning, production visibility, and schedule management.
Prefabricated Building Systems: Horry County Schools
Prefabrication Beyond Structural Panels
Metcon’s experience with prefabrication extends beyond load-bearing wall panels to complex mechanical and building-system assemblies.
At a Horry County Schools project, Metcon utilized a prefabricated mechanical penthouse that was assembled before being lifted by crane and positioned onto the building.
This approach demonstrates how major building components can be assembled in advance, reducing onsite installation activities, improving trade coordination, and supporting efficient construction delivery.
Prefabricated mechanical penthouse being lifted into place at a Horry County Schools project.
Our Industrialized Construction Capabilities
- Load-bearing cold-formed steel panelized building systems
- Offsite fabrication and prefabrication
- Prefabricated mechanical and building-system assemblies
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital coordination
- Integrated structural, architectural, and MEP planning
- Crane-assisted installation of prefabricated building components
- Accelerated construction scheduling
- Factory-supported quality control
- Design-build and construction management integration
Industrialized Construction for Military Barracks and Dormitories
Metcon’s extensive experience delivering permanent multistory institutional housing and load-bearing cold-formed steel panelized buildings provides a strong technical foundation for industrialized construction approaches to military barracks and dormitories.
U.S. Army, Air Force & Navy BR-IC Portal Recognition
Following an extensive competitive evaluation under the Department of Defense’s Building Resilience through Industrialized Construction (BR-IC) initiative, Metcon received industrialized construction portal recognition through the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy.
This recognition establishes a pathway for Metcon to be considered for future project-specific opportunities involving industrialized construction of military barracks and dormitories, subject to applicable government procurement requirements and selection decisions.
Innovation Built on Experience
For more than 25 years, Metcon has embraced construction innovation to deliver complex buildings and infrastructure more efficiently.
Our commitment to Building Unrivaled Excellence combines proven construction methods with emerging technologies and processes to deliver lasting value for our clients.
Metcon, Inc. — Building Unrivaled Excellence.