Panel Built, Inc., a manufacturer of prefabricated buildings and modular systems, is expanding production of custom motor control center (MCC) buildings as utilities and industrial operators face growing equipment backlogs and construction scheduling challenges.
Supply chain pressures continue to affect manufacturing and infrastructure projects. According to the Institute for Supply Management's September 2026 report, manufacturing order backlogs increased, while supplier deliveries remained slow amid strong demand. For utilities and industrial operators facing uncertain equipment delivery schedules, prefabricated construction offers an opportunity to complete building fabrication off-site while other project work moves forward.
Panel Built's prefabricated MCC buildings provide secure, climate-controlled spaces for the electrical equipment used to control and protect motors throughout a facility. Designed for power generation plants, utility installations and industrial operations, the enclosures can be customized to accommodate equipment requirements and demanding site conditions.
Reducing On-Site Construction Requirements
Unlike conventionally built MCC rooms that require extensive construction at the installation site, Panel Built's buildings are manufactured off-site and can be delivered fully assembled or in modular sections. Fully assembled units feature forklift slots and crane lugs for placement on prepared foundations, reducing the amount of field construction required.
Buildings can also arrive pre-wired with lighting, outlets and conduit runs, with HVAC systems installed or provisions made for their installation. Completing this work during fabrication can reduce the need for on-site trade coordination, particularly at operating facilities where construction must be scheduled around existing equipment.
For remote utility sites or locations with limited construction access, the buildings can be configured to accommodate site-specific delivery and installation requirements. Where a fully assembled structure cannot be delivered, Panel Built offers panelized buildings for assembly on-site.
Protecting Critical Electrical Equipment
Motor control centers often operate in demanding environments where exposure to heat, moisture and airborne contaminants can affect equipment performance. Panel Built designs its MCC enclosures around the environmental requirements of the equipment inside, with HVAC systems and climate-monitoring options available to help maintain appropriate operating conditions.
Customers can choose from different wall panel configurations with varying insulation values, sound ratings and fire-resistance characteristics. For critical infrastructure applications, Panel Built also offers ballistic-rated wall systems and seismic design options, allowing enclosures to be engineered around site-specific safety and protection requirements.
Each enclosure is designed around the equipment layout, with space for maintenance access and provisions for electrical connections. Buildings can also be configured for relocation when operational needs change, allowing facility operators to accommodate future equipment upgrades or changes to their sites.
For more information about Panel Built's prefabricated MCC buildings, visit www.panelbuilt.com.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Blairsville, Georgia, Panel Built, Inc. designs and manufactures custom modular and prefabricated structures for industrial, commercial and government applications. Its products include modular offices, equipment enclosures, electrical houses, security buildings and mezzanines. Panel Built offers both panelized and welded steel structures, with manufacturing operations in Georgia and Tennessee.
