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How Southland implemented Modules to support the fast paced, large scale repeatable fabrication needed in today's data center landscape.
- How Modules can be used to support Multi-Trade Racks
- How to use attachments and full screen previews to display work instructions
- How to use the Module viewer to clarify design
An open panel discussion on task definitions in Stratus and how teams are using them to drive consistency and accountability across fabrication workflows — including the hanger process: definition of tasks and creation, modeling, constructability, prefab, BOMs, cut lists, labor, and QC.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Field Orderz — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Shift — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Labs — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Works — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for general Stratus support — whether you have a quick question or need dedicated time with an expert, this hub is open for anything.
Cerris Systems discusses how they deal with changes and rework in Revit and Stratus through API integrations — an open discussion on how to keep VDC and Shop teams on top of fast-paced projects.
- How API integrations can manage change and rework between Revit and Stratus
- Best practices for keeping VDC and Shop teams aligned on fast-moving projects
How Stratus was implemented as a one-man crew for a smaller fabrication shop — ideal for anyone who may feel intimidated by the setup process.
- Implementation Process
- Challenges
- Successes
- Lessons Learned
- Our Path Forward
Data-driven fabrication in practice: connecting model data directly to spiral duct production, reducing manual measuring through direct data-to-machine workflows, and enabling made-to-length spiral duct fabrication from model data.
- How Stratus can be used as a source of fabrication-ready data
- Connect model data directly to spiral duct production
- Reduce manual measuring through data-driven workflows
- How accurate data can reduce errors and rework
Integrating Stratus Big Data with ERP (Vista) to establish a shop KPI dashboard that reflects total throughput.
How electrical contractors are integrating Crippa with Stratus to streamline fabrication workflows.
The story of one of CCI Mechanical's largest and most demanding projects — where original scope grew significantly. Covers how the team used practical, repeatable Stratus workflows to stay organized and make better decisions as the job changed.
- Use Stratus basic workflows to manage a project with significant change
- Track progress, productivity, and cost as conditions shift
- Coordinate PM, fabrication, and field for phased execution
- How better visibility helped the team respond to change faster
- Simple, repeatable ideas to improve project control and cost certainty
How Lean Construction principles are being applied alongside Stratus workflows to reduce waste and increase predictability in MEP fabrication and installation — including how SPC's OPS System functions and where Stratus fits in that process.
A practical look at the setup and use of Field Orderz within Stratus — what it takes to get it running reliably and how it changes the way field teams interact with fabrication data.
- Setup and use of Field Orderz
- How Field Orderz improves coordination between shop and field teams
Using AI prompt coding to build multiple web-based tools that streamline Stratus workflow — including a tool for retrieving parts with heat numbers, attaching PDF MTRs, and applying them to assemblies with minimum clicks.
- Quick run-through of setup and what's possible with AI-assisted tooling
- Lessons learned to help cut down R&D time for other organizations
A hands-on lab exploring lookup tables for labor in Stratus, with direct practice time alongside Stratus team members and a customer guide.
A hands-on session focused on how Stratus is being used in the field — explore field-facing workflows and ask questions in a small group setting.
Hands-on exploration of the Stratus API — details coming soon.
A facilitated round table for electrical contractors — workflow challenges, implementation lessons, and opportunities specific to the electrical trade.
A facilitated round table for sheet metal contractors to share experiences and best practices in Stratus. Jen Clark brings perspective from GSM's implementation journey and SMACNA's 2026 Innovator of the Year award.
A facilitated round table for piping and plumbing contractors — Stratus workflows, trade-specific challenges, and what's working (and what isn't) across teams.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Field Orderz — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Shift — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Labs — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for dedicated time with Stratus experts on Works — get your questions answered, see live demos, and get hands-on help with your workflow.
Drop in for general Stratus support — whether you have a quick question or need dedicated time with an expert, this hub is open for anything.
Switching fabrication platforms is never simple. Action Mechanical walks through what the transition actually looked like — what carried over, what had to be rebuilt, and the lessons that made the process smoother than expected.
How using tracking statuses from project start through fabrication, field install, and GC updates improves communication for all team members — and has even helped get paid faster by showing GCs clear completion percentages.
- Accessing tracking statuses in the package viewer and model viewer
- Using the right amount of statuses without overdoing it
- Displaying the tracking status viewer for GC visibility
- Splitting statuses into blocks: coordination, prefabrication, field
- Applying estimating data to tracking statuses for C-Suite health reporting
A deep dive into Stratus workflows and implementation lessons specific to electrical fabrication — covering real challenges and practical takeaways from the field.
Stay tuned — more details coming soon.
An accessible introduction to Power BI for contractors — what it is, why it matters, and how to start using it to make better business decisions.
- Understand Power BI as a practical tool for operators, not just analysts
- Identify the right metrics to track in your business
- Connect a data source and build a basic dashboard
- Read and act on a report
- Avoid common beginner mistakes
Setting up Field Orderz for creating Hand Tickets for Shop Fabrication — covering how to load services, draw with FOZ services, and add notes and tags.
- How to setup Services to load into FOZ
- How to draw with FOZ services
- How to add notes & tags in FOZ
How to use Stratus as more than a replacement for fab sheets and gain actual efficiency through the right Revit-to-Stratus workflow. Also covers the first six months, how to get the most out of it, and how to handle change at your company.
- Building the right Revit to Stratus workflow for real efficiency gains
- Getting the most out of Stratus in the first 6 months
- How to handle change management at your company during implementation
Stay tuned — more details coming soon.
A deep dive exploring the Works feature in Stratus — how Cache Valley is using it and what others can take away from their experience.
How Mark III approached Stratus implementation across multiple trades, covering cross-trade coordination challenges and solutions.
Your Fabrication database is never truly finished. As your business evolves, so does the need to rename services, restructure content, update specifications, and standardize what got built inconsistently years ago. The problem is that your database doesn't exist in a vacuum. Active projects and existing models are tied to it, and a change that seems straightforward can quietly break things downstream in ways you won't discover until it's too late.
- Understand the relationship between your Fabrication database and active projects — explain how live models and projects depend on database configuration and why certain changes carry downstream risk
Stay tuned — more details coming soon.
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Conference 2024
In 2024, Stratus brought together MEP contractors and industry leaders, driving conversations that sparked new approaches to data-driven workflows and fabrication.
Conference 2025
The 2025 conference expanded its reach, connecting contractors across the industry and advancing adoption of data-driven practices across MEP operations.
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Conference is for MEP Contractors Only. Contact rachel.pyden@stratus.build for sponsorship opportunities.
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