Transforming How the World is Built®
The conventional approach to high-rise construction is full of inefficiencies that contribute to a significant decline in productivity. The construction industry has seen a 40% drop in productivity since 1970, largely due to the inability to efficiently convert intermediate goods into finished products. If construction productivity had grown at even a modest rate of 1% per year, overall labor productivity in the economy would be about 10% higher today, according to recent research (Goolsbee and Syverson, 2023). With demand at an all-time high, LIFTbuild set out to reverse the trend. The future starts at the top.
Drawing from the ingenuity of the automotive assembly line, the manufacturing environment is at the heart of LIFTbuild’s approach from design through construction. With Vertical Manufacturing™, there are limitless opportunities to take advantage of design, construction, and operation standardization. LIFTbuild is optimized for buildings 12 stories or higher in the residential, mixed-use, hospitality, office, healthcare, and technology/research markets.
Integrated Team Through the Entire Project Life Cycle
LIFTbuild employs many complementary technologies and processes throughout each phase of the project life cycle, and we must ensure they work together to produce a successful building and a positive experience for all stakeholders. By seeking complete harmonization, LIFTbuild can understand each project’s distinct traits, design for constructability and operational performance, and assemble a building with maximum efficiency. This high level of coordination can only be achieved through fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Our approach hinges on early engagement with key stakeholders, a seamless flow of information for timely decision-making, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Beginning with Validation, we test potential opportunities and empower clients with the insights needed to drive programmatic and financial success. Once we’ve established project viability, LIFTbuild takes on the role of design integrator, bringing together all necessary partners for Planning + Design, including key alliance subcontractors. This cohesive approach has proven invaluable for swift procurement and design decisions that align with LIFTbuild’s assembly pace. During Production, our meticulous planning of material delivery and assembly process comes to life. This synthesis of activity ensures a smooth and predictable process that delivers safe, high-quality projects quickly. Learn more about the benefits of a LIFTbuild project.