Gary Fleisher

3 weeks ago | offsitebuilder.com | Gary Fleisher

Many of today’s homes are already brimming with data collectors, and the fact that homeowners derive real value from these devices presents the modular home industry with an opportunity. As AI becomes more prevalent that opportunity will only continue to grow. Some technologies are well-established. Nest and Ecobee thermostats collect temperature and humidity data, and can optimize comfort and energy use according to homeowner preferences.

1 month ago | offsitebuilder.com | Gary Fleisher

Welcome to 2025, where attention spans are shorter than a sneeze, and creating content feels like a speed-dating contest. According to a Microsoft study, the average attention span is now six seconds. Yes, six seconds! That’s less than the time needed to decide whether pineapple belongs on pizza. Now consider the implications for your podcast, vlog, or blog.

2 months ago | offsitebuilder.com | Gary Fleisher

I recently asked subscribers to my blog, ModularHomeSource.com, a question: How did your offsite factory perform in 2024? The responses were instructive. Closed the doors forever – 28.8%Met our primary goals – 22.7%Exceeded expectations – 21.2%Had a small profit – 18.2%Lost money – 9.1%It is certainly sobering that nearly one-third of respondents report shuttering their operations in 2024.

Dec 31, 2024 | offsitebuilder.com | Gary Fleisher

There are two distinct types of modular factories: industrialized and semi-custom. Each has advantages and challenges when it comes to startup costs, marketing strategies and financial risks. What should an entrepreneur consider when choosing which one to pursue? Industrialized construction relies upon repeatable systems that allow factories to build high volumes of modules.

Dec 2, 2024 | offsitebuilder.com | Dennis Michaud |Gary Fleisher |Susan Bady |Reed Dillon

If you’re a builder or manufacturer looking to add staff at this point in the mid 2020s, your largest potential pool of workers is Generation Z. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z is the first generation of digital natives. They’ve grown up with smartphones, social media and a world of information just a click away. They value authenticity, crave transparency and have a keen sense of social responsibility.