Discover the Advantages of Prefabrication
There are many advantages of prefabrication. And, B&I Contractors owns and operates one of the premier construction prefabrication facilities in Florida. In fact, we have invested in the latest machinery and software so our skilled tradesmen can provide services that go above and beyond the competition.
The benefits to your project include:
- Increased productivity
- Improved safety
- Higher quality control
- Standardization
- Less manpower needed on the construction site
- Eased risk assessment and access control
- Overall better product
- Ability to complete task prior to project schedule
Types of Prefabrication
B&I Contractors offers the following types of prefabrication:
Prefabricated Pipe Fitting
B&I Contractors has a 10,000-square-foot pipe fitting facility with state-of-the-art prefabrication capabilities for piping and light structural materials such as pipe spools, condenser skids, pump skids, pipe racks, MEP racks, pipe stands, equipment stands, re-heat coils, AHU pipe headers, and more.
Piping Prefabrication Capabilities:
- Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper, PVC, HDPE
- Soldering
- Brazing
- Threading
- Grooving
- Fusion
- Plasma Cutting
- Welding (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW)
- Automated Pipe Spool Welding
Light Structural Prefabrication Capabilities:
- Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Galvanized
- Plasma Cutting
- Welding (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW)
- Cold Saw
- Auto-Feed Band Saw
- Drill Press
- Mag Drill



Prefabricated Sheet Metal
Using a dedicated 19,000-square-foot facility for sheet metal fabrication, B&I Contractors produces about 2 million pounds of duct per year. In addition to construction prefabrication 10-foot to 25-foot duct, B & I installs taps and accessories. This minimizes the need to supply these individual parts to your job site.

State-of-the-Art Equipment Includes:
- A 2019 Iowa Precision Coil Line with 6 decoilers and an inline plasma table, capable of fabricating 26ga coiled steel to 16ga coiled steel (grease duct) and 18ga stainless steel
- Two 20’ plasma tables for fabricating various fittings and curbs
- A spiral machine capable of producing 4’’ up to 44’’ spiral
All of our machines download directly from Autodesk CAMduct software that is linked to each individual jobsite’s BIM model through Autodesk Revit. Parts and pieces fabricated are exact dimensions that are coordinated in the 3D model.



Prefabricated Plumbing
The 3,850-square-foot plumbing prefabrication operation at B & I Contractors produces a variety of prefabricated items.

Prefabricated Items Include:
- Gang Baths
- Trapeze / Racks for Domestic Waters, Med Gas, etc.
- Bag and Tags
- Thermostatic Mixing Valves Assembly
- U/G and A/G Spools
- Trimble Layouts
- Fixture Carriers
- Hangers



Prefabricated Electrical
For prefabricated electrical components, turn to B&I Contractors. Our 3,000-square-foot facility utilizes MC cutters, custom conduit benders and strut cutters to prefabricate various electrical components.

Prefabricated Items Include:
- Single Trade Racks
- Electrical Panels
- MC Room Assemblies
- Low Voltage Stubs


