ABB and Wieland Electric: Redefining Modular Construction with Plug-and-Play Electrical Solutions

New Generation of Prefabricated Electrical Installations

ABB Electrification's Smart Buildings Division and Wieland Electric have signed a strategic partnership to change the game in modular and serial construction. This strategic collaboration combines Wieland's leading-edge connector technology with ABB's comprehensive portfolio of electrical solutions, including switches, sockets, installation boxes, energy distribution, and smart home systems. The result is an innovative plug-and-play electrical installation system that will increase efficiency and simplify construction processes substantially.

Plug-and-Play Solutions for a Faster, Cheaper Future

The collaboration will be based on the integration of ABB's innovative energy distribution systems, wiring accessories, and smart home solutions with WIELAND PREFAB—a fully pluggable electrical installation system. The plug-and-play solution realizing just-in-time delivery to construction sites through advanced digital planning tools for configuration can translate into a reduction of up to 70% in electrical installation time at the construction site and simultaneously includes an economy of cost by about 30%.

Value-added Beyond Standard Projects

While highly standardized projects—like multi-apartment buildings and hotels, especially—benefit more from this pioneering solution, some of the positive effects extend far beyond this. Thus, even such projects that cannot be standardized too much, such as single-family homes made prefab, can feel the ease due to the system for being able to match tight deadlines when needed because of resource hindrances.

Benefiting All Valued Parties

The alliance marks a major leap in the evolution of modular construction-to solve some of the pressing issues that face the construction sector. This alliance will support a much more efficient and productive construction platform through automation and systems previously unknown in prefabrication, all while fostering a more sustainable world. These benefits include decreased dependency on highly skilled labor, reduced waste, and reduced construction time. These efficiencies cumulate to tremendous savings of cost, time, and waste for owners, developers, installers, and the environment alike.

Glimpse into the Future of Construction

To that effect, Peter Kauf, the head of PREFAB at Wieland Electric, has said, "This cooperation will change the future of construction. It is the coming together of the strength of two leaders in order to drive modular and serial building into the next dimension and redefine the rules with respect to efficiency, quality, and flexibility."