Speed may be a matter of urgency: on some projects, the steel was needed yesterday. Most projects are less urgent, with the fabricated steel needed months or years out. Regardless, time always matters. On every project, the fabricator is working to a delivery commitment and associated schedule that is important. And accelerated or not, achieving the desired schedule depends on the same factors. Achieving speed in fabrication is only partly associated with the time it takes for shop floor activities, like optimal cutting, fitting, welding, drilling, cleaning, and coating. Achieving speed is also about time related to shop support activities, like getting materials,shop drawings, procedures, and inspection on time. Further, these activities have significant time saving opportunities—and the possibilities of significant delays.
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