For decades, the construction industry has wrestled with a frustrating truth: while nearly every other major industry—from agriculture to manufacturing—saw tremendous gains in productivity, construction barely moved the needle. In fact, in many cases, it slipped backward. Since the 1970s, output per worker in traditional construction has stagnated, while manufacturing workers have become more than ..read more

For decades, the end of a building’s life cycle meant one thing: demolition. Bulldozers, wrecking balls, and dumpsters hauling away tons of material—most of it destined for landfills. But what if the future looked completely different? What if buildings were no longer permanent fixtures, but adaptable systems designed to evolve, move, and be reborn in ..read more

The modular and offsite construction industry is no stranger to hiring consultants. When problems arise—whether it’s inefficiencies in the production line, struggles with labor retention, or the challenge of integrating new technology—executives often turn to industry experts for guidance. Yet, in many cases, the recommendations made by consultants are either ignored or quietly set aside ..read more

The construction industry is undergoing a transformation, with modular construction positioned as a game-changer. Its promise of speed, efficiency, and cost savings has attracted a wave of enthusiastic start-ups and investors eager to revolutionize the market. However, while modular is undeniably innovative and exciting, the fundamental business principles of operating expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditures ..read more

As housing affordability reaches a critical breaking point across the United States, the federal government is once again looking to its vast land holdings for solutions. The idea isn’t new—previous administrations have floated similar proposals—but with home prices and rents soaring beyond the reach of millions of Americans, the push to repurpose federally owned land ..read more

For many modular factory owners, the thrill of opening a facility filled with high-tech machinery, efficient production lines, and a skilled workforce quickly turns into a sobering realization: the factory isn’t making money. Worse yet, it’s losing money. Month after month. This isn’t just bad luck—it’s a recurring pattern in the industry. While modular construction ..read more

If you’ve ever worked in a factory, you know one thing for sure—rules are everywhere. It doesn’t matter if it’s a state-of-the-art offsite construction facility or a small mom-and-pop operation; every factory functions like a homeowners association (HOA). There are rule makers, rule enforcers, rule complainers, and, of course, rule breakers. At their best, rules ..read more

Risk management has always played a role in construction, but in the modular sector, its importance has escalated to a critical level. Factories are shutting down. Developers are losing money. Projects are delayed, and supply chains remain fragile. The modular construction industry, despite its promise of efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings, faces a growing list ..read more

Offsite construction, particularly modular and prefabricated housing, has long been heralded as a game-changer in the building industry. With the ability to deliver high-quality homes faster, more affordably, and with less waste than traditional construction, it seems like an obvious solution to pressing housing shortages. However, despite its many advantages, offsite construction still faces significant ..read more

Innovation in offsite construction is moving at a rapid pace, with new materials, automation systems, and software solutions constantly promising to transform factory-built housing. Yet, despite these advancements, many offsite construction managers react with skepticism—sometimes outright resistance—when introduced to fresh ideas, products, or procedures. . While it may seem like negativity for negativity’s sake, their ..read more