Why Should We Industrialize the Construction Industry?

The phrase "industrializing the construction industry" might sound abstract, but it simply means applying proven production and management principles to construction—similar to what has transformed industries such as manufacturing, farming, and retail. These sectors embraced industrialization, and the world has benefited. Now, it’s construction’s turn, along with related fields like engineering, planning, materials management, and facility management.

How Do We Start?

To succeed, we need to adopt industrialization as a mindset. This approach isn’t about treating construction as an art form; it’s about treating it as a science. Our work is highly skilled and essential, grounded in knowledge, processes, and making the right choices at the right time. In our fragmented industry, achieving this shift requires strong leadership—your leadership.

At Interstates, we’re focusing on standardizing processes and building feedback loops that drive continuous improvement. These standards provide reliable data for better decision-making, enable automation of repetitive tasks, reduce minor decision points, and streamline workflows. As our data foundation strengthens, we may even eventually leverage AI. It’s a flywheel effect: leadership establishes “the way,” and consistent application by the team keeps it all running smoothly.

Why Now?

The reality is that our industry doesn’t have enough people to continue using traditional, manual methods for another generation. Industrialization is the solution. It is the natural evolution our industry needs. The world is depending on it, but the question is, will we step up to meet that need? Will you?

At Interstates, we’re firmly on the path toward this transformation. Are you ready to join us?