In this episode of The Common Chord, we sit down with Brandon Ionata, a leader in BIM driven fabrication workflows, to explore how software can better support offsite construction. The conversation dives into why legacy tools struggle to scale and how separating coordination from fabrication detail creates clarity across teams.
Purpose Built Software Matters
Brandon explains why many offsite manufacturers are still relying on tools that are decades old. Scaling is difficult when the core system cannot adapt. By starting with the architectural model and designing workflows specifically for framing and fabrication, teams gain speed without sacrificing accuracy.
BIM Without the Buzzwords
BIM often sounds good in theory but falls apart in practice. Too much detail slows models down. Too little detail breaks fabrication. Fabricate’s approach draws a clear line between what belongs in a coordinated model and what belongs closer to the machine.
Looking Ahead
The future is not one platform doing everything. It is systems that speak the same language and reference the same truth.
“The goal is one source of truth that works for both the office and the shop floor.” — Brandon Ionata
