ABB and Wieland Electric Partner To Redefine Efficiency in Modular Construction

Photo 1 (Partnership live at BAU 2025) Integrated solution at BAU 2025, Munich

January 27, 2025

ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division and Wieland Electric have recently announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize modular and serial construction with advanced prefabricated electrical installation systems.

The collaboration combines Wieland’s innovative connector technology with ABB’s extensive portfolio – including switches, sockets, installation boxes, energy distribution, and smart home solutions – to deliver plug-and-play electrical installation for greater efficiency in modular and serial construction projects.

This joint offering integrates ABB’s innovative energy distribution systems, wiring accessories, and smart home solutions with the WIELAND PREFAB® fully pluggable electrical installation system. Utilizing digital planning tools for configuration, this plug-and-play solution is designed for just-in-time delivery to construction sites and reduces electrical installation time on site by up to 70% and lowers costs by approximately 30%.

Photo 2 (A visible system) 
The switch ranges from Busch-Jaeger such as Busch-Balance SI can be pre-assembled pluggable in Wieland PREFAB. 

The new offering is ideal for highly standardized projects, such as multi-apartment buildings and hotels, which benefit most from higher efficiency. Less standardized projects and single residential prefabricated homes can also take advantage of the solution, making it easier to meet tight deadlines and address resource constraints. Overall, the solution sets new benchmarks for speed, reliability, and sustainability in construction.

Photo 3 (pre-assembled switch cabinet)
The combination of prefabricated modules and high-quality components from ABB and Wieland ensures a fault-free and reliable electrical installation on site.

“This collaboration represents a significant step forward in the evolution of modular construction and addresses critical challenges in the construction sector,” said Sven Werdes, Global Product Line Manager at ABB Electrification. “Through innovation and partnerships such as this one, we help modular and serial construction projects become more productive, efficient and sustainable so they can outperform. By implementing automated processes and prefabricated systems, we reduce dependence on specialized labor, minimize construction waste, and accelerate project timelines. These efficiencies lead to substantial savings in cost, time, and waste, benefiting owners, developers, installers, and the environment alike.”

Peter Kauf, Head of PREFAB at Wieland Electric, added, “This partnership will revolutionize the future of construction. It combines the strengths of two industry leaders to take modular and serial construction into a new era and redefine the standards for efficiency, quality and flexibility.”

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