Offsite Builder

Offsite Builder is the leading monthly magazine in North America dedicated to the offsite construction sector.

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Editors Note - Data Collection and Modular’s Future

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.
Selling Offsite to Big Builders

1 month ago | offsitebuilder.com | Stacey Freed

Production builders represent a big potential market. We look at some offsite companies who are successfully working with them. Given their high volume, big production builders, are a strong potential market for offsite solutions. And many are exploring new ways of building. Some big builders have acquired component manufacturers or opened their own plants, but they’re still receptive to working with outside suppliers.
Winning the Six-Second War

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.
About Offsite’s “Resilience”

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.
Winning Public RFPs With Modular

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.
Standardizing Modular Designs Across Plants

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.
Financial Foresight: How Offsite Construction Enhances Cost Predictability in Homebuilding

Jan 16, 2025 | offsitebuilder.com | Dennis Michaud

By Dennis Michaud, Managing Director of CertainTeed Offsite SolutionsIn the building industry, where profit margins can be thin, we all know every variable that can be controlled makes a difference. Offsite construction has become a reliable solution for developers and builders aiming to enhance efficiency, shorten construction timelines, and navigate labor shortages, all while meeting the needs and wants of modern homebuyers.
Forecasting Construction Delays With AI

Jan 14, 2025 | offsitebuilder.com | Erik Cofield

With predictive analytics, you can mitigate problems caused by delays before they happen. This AI technology can analyze historical and site-collected data to predict whether a project will run into scheduling problems. When a potential delay is identified far enough in advance, the factory or the builder can make a plan to avoid it. The technology is already in use by larger companies, but solutions are also available for smaller builders.
Mass Timber and the Building Codes

Jan 14, 2025 | offsitebuilder.com | Zena Ryder

Recent changes reflect a better understanding of this material’s unique properties. Historically, building codes equated mass timber with stick framing in terms of structural strength and fire resistance. That led to unnecessary restrictions. Structural and fire testing has helped update the code requirements. Mass timber structures can now be built taller, and most have lower encapsulation requirements.
Lessons Learned From 40 Factory Visits - Offsite Builder Magazine

Dec 31, 2024 | offsitebuilder.com | Steve Dubin

The author traveled the US, visiting prefab housing plants coast to coast. Here are his impressions. While few modular plants can afford automation, they are nevertheless highly efficient and quality-conscious, and their employees seem satisfied with the work. About half of the factories visited were open-minded about experimenting with new processes that could improve quality or efficiency. However, implementation tends to be somewhat slow.