Prefab

Bridging the Gap podcast episode 357 featuring Thomas Mellendorf discussing prefab systems and automation

Scaling Prefab: Systems, Communication, and Smarter Automation

Prefab is no longer just about speed. It’s about building smarter systems that connect people, processes, and technology into one cohesive workflow.
In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt sits down with Thomas Mellendorf, process engineer at Panel Built, to break down what it really takes to optimize prefab operations. From transitioning to model-based workflows to building connected ecosystems and leveraging automation, Thomas shares a practical, systems-driven perspective grounded in real execution.

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Todd Weyandt with Matt Goshorn and Max Morgan recording a live Bridging the Gap podcast episode at Advancing Prefabrication 2026.

Prefab, Unfiltered | Building Trust Between BIM, Prefabrication & the Field

BIM does not fail because of software. It fails when the field does not trust it.

In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Max Morgan and Matt Goshorn to explore how BIM, VDC, and prefabrication connect to real jobsite execution.

As data center construction accelerates and modular construction strategies scale, digital workflows must translate into buildable outcomes. That requires early collaboration, clear communication, and a shared source of truth across project teams.

By Todd Weyandt, ago
Todd Weyandt and David O’Connell recording a live Bridging the Gap podcast episode at Advancing Prefabrication 2026.

Prefab, Unfiltered | Prefabrication in Life Sciences, Pharma & Regulated Construction

Prefabrication works differently in highly regulated environments.
In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with David O’Connell to explore how prefabrication, modular construction, and industrialized strategies perform inside life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and cleanroom construction.

By Todd Weyandt, ago