This is the second in a series of articles that provides insight into the Epsilon approach and why we do what we do: the design, fabrication, assembly and installation of Off-Site Constructed (OSC) central utility systems. With more than 20 years of proven experience designing and manufacturing complex mechanical systems, we’ve developed a core approach that we believe delivers the best results for the owner along with the entire project team.
In this edition we address in-house engineering and fabrication. Future topics will address field installation, and the Epsilon culture and employee retention. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to have our topics delivered to your inbox.
Epsilon Designs and Fabricates In-House
Off-Site Construction requires a specialized expertise in design and engineering that goes beyond the typical engineering requirements for a central utility plant or similar complex mechanical systems. Engineering for OSC requires that each modular component can handle being shipped thousands of miles, lifted into place and then assembled with other components to exacting standards.
In addition to withstanding the rigors of transport, OSC systems must be designed to maximize the available space while being accessible for maintenance and repair. Epsilon has invested heavily in our in-house engineering team for more than two decades to ensure we design, build, deliver and install systems that best meet our customer needs. Because we only build modular systems, we have developed industry-leading expertise – across disciplines from mechanical to electrical to structural – that can only come from an in-house engineering department.
When coupled with in-house fabrication, we are able to leverage that knowledge even more – our engineers are co-located with our fabrication team to facilitate a tremendous amount of knowledge sharing between the groups. Our manufacturing facilities are controlled, indoor environments and our proprietary fabrication techniques enable us to ensure extremely high quality and exacting tolerances – with results that are on display with every project assembly and installation.
Finally, having the engineering and fabrication teams co-located ensures that any feedback from the assembly and installation crews is shared amongst the engineers and fabricators, creating a perpetual feedback loop where we learn from every project and continue to improve.
In-house engineering and fabrication is a key element of the overall Epsilon approach to Off-Site Construction. It provides our customers with real value that far exceeds the sum of the assembled modules. Contact us today to learn more about the Epsilon approach and to discuss how our experience and expertise can be applied to your next project, and subscribe to our newsletter.
