The 2025 Fabrication Conference brought together over 300 industry leaders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and see firsthand how fabrication continues to transform mechanical and plumbing contracting.
Binsky & Snyder’s new facility served as a centerpiece of the event, showcasing the company’s use of operations science to drive efficiency and consistency. By applying manufacturing principles to fabrication, their team demonstrated how measurable productivity, standardization, and continuous improvement are redefining shop performance and positioning contractors for long-term success.
Conference programming focused on contractor-driven solutions to real-world challenges. Breakout sessions and general discussions addressed everything from digital workflows to strategies for scaling prefabrication. Attendees emphasized the practical nature of the sessions, leaving with actionable insights to strengthen their own operations.
Live polling during the general session underscored the momentum behind fabrication. Eighty-six percent of attendees reported that they are expanding their fabrication footprint—up from 80 percent in 2024. This year-over-year increase reflects a broader industry trend of contractors committing more resources to off-site construction.
Throughout the conference, speakers highlighted the core benefits of fabrication: greater productivity through controlled environments, improved safety by reducing field exposure, and higher quality through oversight and consistency. These advantages continue to make fabrication one of the most effective strategies for contractors to deliver projects faster, safer, and with greater reliability.
Don’t Miss Next Year’s Conference
The 2026 Fabrication Conference will take place in September 2026 in Washington, D.C. with host W.E. Bowers. Watch this site and the National Update for specific dates and additional announcements as the conference gets closer.