The Industry Guide to Building a Paperless Fab Shop
Most fabrication teams know they should be digital—but the cost, disruption, and learning curve keep getting in the way.
That’s why PypeServer created The Paperless Fab Shop, an industry guidebook designed specifically for MEP contractors, fabrication shops, and VDC teams looking to modernize—without disrupting what already works.
This practical guide walks through a clear, step-by-step approach to digital fabrication, including how to:
- Send BOMs and cut lists directly from BIM or CAD models to the shop
- Automate nesting, cutting, and part labeling using existing equipment
- Replace paper drawings with digital fabrication sheets and spool maps
- Track every part, spool, and package from model to install
What makes this guide different is its focus on implementation, not theory. You don’t need new machines or a complete workflow overhaul. The guide shows how to layer digital tools into your current process, improving accuracy, productivity, and visibility at every stage.
If you’re exploring how to go paperless—or looking to tighten up an existing digital workflow—this guidebook provides a clear roadmap grounded in real fabrication environments.
