Eliminate Long Lead Times with Industrial Fabrication Services
One of the most common questions we get from customers inquiring about our industrial fabrication services is “How long is the lead time?” It’s understandable, of course, because the time it takes to complete the project can affect production schedules and have a ripple effect on your entire operation.
Luckily, the team at Lee Industrial Contracting has engaged in numerous industrial fabrication projects and knows from experience what it takes to cut down on lead times. Let’s review how we can ensure a smooth project and timely completion.
Plan Early
One step that should never be overlooked is early, detailed planning. Planning ahead allows all parties to anticipate issues that might create bottlenecks and devise plans to avoid or mitigate them. Begin by clearly defining the project requirements and specifications. Involve all stakeholders from the beginning to ensure everyone is on the same page. Being proactive enables us to schedule appropriately and allocate the necessary resources to minimize the risk of delays.
Turn-key Industrial Fabrication Services
Working with a team that has every capability in-house can significantly reduce lead times. When a single company handles each aspect of a project – including engineering design, build, transport and installation – processes are streamlined due to better coordination, communication and control over the timeline.
By contrast, working with multiple contractors means navigating multiple schedules, project leads and opinions on how the work should be completed. This approach often leads to delays in trying to get all parties on the same page. Companies with in-house capabilities like Lee Contracting manage every aspect of the project, leading to seamless coordination. Teams that are 100% in-house also adapt more quickly to changes and unexpected challenges, so your project is more likely to stay on track.
Lee Contracting offers a comprehensive range of industrial fabrication services, all in-house:
- Design and engineering
- Custom 2D and 3D design
- Design certification by structural engineers
- AWS D1.1-certified welders
- Fully equipped welding and fabrication shop
- Full machining capabilities
- Final paint in-house or on-site
- Large fleet of rigs to transport any size or weight
- 24-hour emergency service
Advanced Equipment & Technology
Investing in state-of-the-art equipment and technology goes a long way to ensure a faster turn on projects. Modern design software that utilizes 2D and 3D modeling techniques accelerates projects with precise visualizations, identifying potential issues early in the design phase and facilitating smoother transitions from design to fabrication. This leads to fewer revisions and errors that affect project speed.
Advanced equipment ensures higher precision and faster rates of production. For instance, modern cutting machines, welding systems, and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines deliver more efficient and accurate fabrication processes. State-of-the-art equipment allows fabricators to handle complex tasks more efficiently, leading to quicker turnaround times.
Experienced Teams
While proper planning, in-house capabilities and advanced equipment play key roles in reducing lead times, none of it matters without a skilled and experienced team leading the way. With 35 years of experience managing and executing industrial fabrication services, there’s almost nothing our team hasn’t done. This experience, combined with continuous skill development in the latest fabrication techniques and technologies, is what enables us to navigate even the most complex challenges efficiently and deliver on time.
Need industrial fabrication services for an upcoming project? Talk to a Lee Contracting team member for a quote.
