Construction

Building the Future With Structural Steel

Fabricators face tight project deadlines, zero tolerance for error on critical structural parts and fiercely competitive bidding on large-scale contracts. To win and remain profitable, you need a tool designed for the unique demands of construction fabrication.

The Fabricator’s Challenge in Construction

Fabricators are on the hook for delivering thousands of tons of steel on schedule—often for iconic projects where failure isn’t an option. The pressures are relentless:

Tight project deadlines: Adhering to shipping deadlines keeps contractors on schedule, minimizes costs and maintains trust.
High stakes: Upholding accuracy plays a critical part in preventing costly delays.
Cutthroat bidding: You need to implement efficient processes and strategies to stay ahead of the competition.

Complex geometries, heavy components, multi-material jobs and constant change orders are everyday realities of construction steelwork, meaning that efficient nesting and programming are crucial to success. PEP Technology offers automatic nesting solutions for construction projects, enhancing productivity, maximizing material yield and facilitating quick and accurate quotes.

Construction Industry Nesting Software

PEP delivers construction-specific automation and optimization fueled by real-world shop data. PEP provides automatic part data extraction, rapid quoting, seamless CAD integration and bulletproof nesting for laser, water jet, plasma and router CNC machines.

Whether you’re nesting parts for a metropolitan high-rise, custom staircases, or bridge beams, PEP Technology’s nesting software for the construction industry suite handles massive layouts and tricky component shapes with ease.

Connect directly to SolidWorks, Inventor and over 700 industry-standard post-processors. Instantly import legacy construction details from DWG, DXF, NC1, STP and PDF for accurate quoting and fast job setup.

Maximize Material Yield and Minimize Waste

In construction, steel and other metals represent a significant portion of your project costs. Every square inch of wasted material is a direct hit to your bottom line. While manual nesting or inferior software may create the illusion of a tight nest, they fail to deliver proper material optimization. PEP Technology’s advanced nesting algorithms deliver the highest material yield in the industry. Our software intelligently analyzes each part and nests to maximize common line cutting opportunities and creates nests automatically.

Unleash Productivity and Lights-Out Manufacturing

Meeting aggressive construction schedules requires your machines to run at peak capacity. PEP Technology unlocks the full potential of your machines with powerful automation. Our system is built for speed and efficiency by optimizing every aspect of the cutting process:

Smart Head Raise Technology: Eliminates up to 85% of unnecessary head raise movements, reducing wear on your equipment.
Heat Dissipation: The nesting engine manages heat concentration to prevent part warping and ensure accuracy.
Automated Tabbing: Smart tabbing places secure, minimal tabs based on part size and orientation, ensuring stability during cutting.

This level of automation enables lights-out manufacturing, where your machines can run unattended, increasing productivity and allowing your team to focus on high-value tasks.

Win More Bids With Rapid, Accurate Quoting

PEP Technology’s smart quoting system empowers your sales team to respond to opportunities faster. Our software generates quotes based on real-time data of actual material usage and precise machine run times. This eliminates guesswork and ensures your bids are both competitive and profitable.