Technology
The Prefab Readiness Journey
Prefabrication requires new thinking, new skills, expanded knowledge, new processes and clear business strategy. The payoff is safety, productivity and sustainability in technology-enabled construction.
By Amy Marks
June 18, 2020
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by Amy Marks
A pioneer in the construction industry, AmyMarks is known as the world’s preeminent prefabrication consultant and often referred to as the “Queen Of Prefab.” Prior to joining Autodesk, Ms. Marks served as CEO of XSite Modular, where she championed the use of optimized prefabrication across many building types including high-tech, healthcare, hospitality, data centers, residential and commercial buildings.
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