Fabricated piping consists of pipe assemblies manufactured in shop environments rather than field-fabricated during construction. Shop fabrication of piping spools and assemblies offers quality, productivity, and cost advantages over traditional stick-built field piping.

Shop fabrication enables controlled welding conditions, easier quality inspection, more efficient material handling, better workforce utilization, and reduced weather delays. Complex assemblies can be fully welded, tested, and documented before shipping, minimizing field labor and accelerating construction schedules.

Fabricated piping applications range from simple spools with standard fittings to complex multi-connection assemblies incorporating valves, instruments, and specialty components. Modular pipe racks and multi-pipe assemblies maximize shop fabrication benefits. Design for fabrication optimizes spool breaks, standardizes connections, and considers transportation and erection requirements.