Zena Ryder

1 week ago | offsitebuilder.com | Zena Ryder

This offsite niche is multifaceted. The four companies profiled here illustrate the variety of markets it can serve. Companies serving this part of the offsite world build everything from storage containers to ADUs, to portable bathrooms, hotel rooms and hunting lodges. Adaptability is a hallmark of the four companies profiled here. Each began with a specific market focus then expanded to serve new customers.

4 weeks ago | offsitebuilder.com | Zena Ryder

These promising young companies are bringing new ways of thinking to the offsite industry. Their range of innovations reflect a healthy industry that’s actively testing new ideas. Materials represented include CLT, steel, concrete and wood. The products they make include modules, panels and even bath pods. What new ideas are today’s entrepreneurs developing in the offsite construction industry?

1 month ago | offsitebuilder.com | Zena Ryder

Two examples of how an innovator’s mindset can help evolve an offsite business and open new markets. These companies’ business growth is thanks to an expansive view of the potential for their container structures. G-pod started with ADUs then moved into portable power units and mobile command centers. Good Manufacturing branched out from pre-assembled modules to panelized units that can be assembled on-site. The notion that construction lacks innovation is a familiar lament.

Jan 22, 2025 | offsitebuilder.com | Zena Ryder

Government-financed housing projects are a large potential market for modular. This Minneapolis team shows us how to win the work. The city of Minneapolis, Minn. was looking for “missing middle” housing, meaning multifamily buildings of four to 10 units each. The modular team offered the right blend of experience. In addition, the accelerated project timeline meant the city could start earning revenue sooner and would qualify for tax credits.

Jan 22, 2025 | offsitebuilder.com | Zena Ryder

The Benefits for Developers and GCsAdvantages include more predictable scheduling and budgeting for the developer, and more predictability for the lender. Contractors will also be less impacted by site variability. Some factories will have concerns about commoditization, but there are strategies to address that and maintain profit margins. One design firm is developing modular plans that can be manufactured by a wide range of companies.