Manufactured Solutions vs. Traditional On-Site Build

Building with Certainty
Industrial construction comes with challenges—tight schedules, managing multiple trades, and unpredictable site conditions. Manufactured solutions move construction off-site into a controlled environment, increasing certainty in schedule, quality, efficiency, and productivity while reducing delays and minimizing facility downtime.
Manufactured Solutions | Traditional On-Site Build | |
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Schedule Certainty | Manufacturing happens parallel with other trade work, reducing project timelines. | Prone to weather-related delays, trade congestion, and logistical challenges. |
Safety | Lower risk by shifting work to a safer, controlled environment. | Higher risks due to environmental conditions, site congestion, and multi-trade coordination. |
Quality Control | Built in a controlled environment with standardized processes and rigorous testing. | Environmental factors, site variability and workforce fluctuations can lead to inconsistencies and rework. |
Scalability | Easily repeatable and scalable designs that can be deployed quickly across multiple locations. | Requires new planning, labor and site adjustments for each project, increasing complexity and costing time. |
Productivity | Optimized workflows, repeatable processes, and a controlled setting improve efficiency and reduce delays. | On-site inefficiencies, trade coordination and workforce availability can impact efficiency. |
Our Process
Plan
We begin by understanding your unique operational goals, constraints, and requirements. This phase involves close collaboration to identify the right manufactured solution for your project.
Design
Our experts develop detailed drawings and 3D models, allowing for thorough visualization before production begins. This approach ensures alignment with site conditions, regulations, and performance expectations.
Manufacture
Manufacturing takes place in our controlled environment, where we prioritize quality control, testing, and efficiency. Our expert team ensures precision and reliability in every component produced.
Deliver
Manufactured components are shipped directly to the site and ready for installation. This process reduces the need for extensive on-site labor, accelerating commissioning and minimizing disruptions.
Ongoing Support & Partnership
Interstates maintains long-term partnerships with our clients, offering continued support, scalability, and the expertise to optimize all your projects going forward.
What Sets Us Apart
- Turnkey Solutions: Having one expert partner to manage the entire process simplifies project execution.
- Industry-Informed Design: We develop detailed drawings and 3D models to ensure precision and clarity before production begins.
- Long-Term Partnership Value: Our team builds ongoing relationships, providing scalable solutions for future projects.
- Extensive Experience: With 70+ years in the electrical industry, Interstates has the expertise to navigate complex industrial challenges.
- Commitment to Quality and Safety: Every solution is built in a controlled environment to meet the highest standards.
Why Choose Interstates for Manufactured Solutions?
We deliver prefabricated and manufactured electrical solutions with a seamless, turnkey approach, providing a single point of contact for planning, design, manufacturing, and delivery. Our comprehensive approach reduces complexity, enhances safety, and delivers cost-effective solutions tailored to meet your needs.