What Happened
Transforming Military Construction Through Manufacturing Principles
The Department of War is exploring the use of Industrialized Construction (IC) to deliver facilities more quickly and cost-effectively. IC applies manufacturing principles to construction, shifting work from variable site conditions to controlled factory environments. This approach has the potential to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase speed. The DOW has a nearly $20 billion annual construction budget and a robust housing pipeline, making it an ideal candidate for IC adoption. According to the Society of American Military Engineers, IC can help address the challenges faced by the Department of War in delivering facilities, as reported in their publication.