construction meets automation

Driven by two heads, one from precision automotive and aerospace engineering and manufacturing,  and another from architecture and construction, the concept of bygo was born and developed.

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On-site construction is time and skill intensive.  The advantages of off-site fabrication have been realised for centuries.  Traditionally, many items are fabricated and brought to site (windows, doors, joinery, kitchens).  It allows for precision work to take place in a workshop, not a building site.  As time has passed and buildings have become increasingly complex, more and more elements are fabricated off-site for the cost, quality and time benefits.

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Pre-fabrication of whole buildings on a volumetric scale have been around for many decades, requiring the space, logistics and support of fabricating, transporting and building with very large elements.  These systems have delivered many buildings being particularly popular in the education, healthcare and student accommodation sectors.  However, volumetric systems tend to suit open or large sites and are less flexible if issues arise mid-construction.  As such, volumetric systems do not suit all buildings, all clients, and all situations.

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Bygo is very different.  Being based on smaller, "automotive production line" modules, for a complete yet flexible system, fabrication, transport, access and storage issues are overcome.  Due to the universal connections, the system has built in flexibility, if needs arise.  Bygo comes with all of the established benefits of prefabrication in terms of quality, speed, cost and waste.

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