Best Prefab Podcasts (2024)

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352: The digital tape measure 48:09

3h ago48:09

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"Anytime I'm doing something else with the data, or measurements I'm capturing, outside of just looking at it and nodding my head with it - digitally {measuring is inarguably better." In this conversation, Devon Tilly and Christian Reed discuss the digitization of construction tools and the development of the REEKON platform. They explore the origi…

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Graham Hopkins - Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. 52:13

5h ago52:13

52:13

Joining me today is the super talented Graham Hopkins. Graham has played for some remarkable bands and artistes throughout his amazing career so far including 6 years with Northern Irish alternative rockers Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. Join us as we have a good old …

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Billy Currie's 80:10 (part 1) (Fade To Grey, B Sides, Vienna, The Voice, George Martin) 1:24:02

3h ago1:24:02

1:24:02

Part 1 of the 80:10 for Ultravox keyboard player, Billy Currie, with lots of fabulous music discussed in lovely bite-sized pieces. Part one covers 1-5; 1. FADE TO GREY (1980/81) After a pre-amble, setting up where Billy was come 1980, we start with the first of Billy’s seminal hits of the 80s, Fade to Grey by Visage. This is a 5 minute excerpt of B…

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351: Demystifying EPCM, an integrated approach to construction 46:30

16d ago46:30

46:30

"The biggest thing is time, right? Like time is probably the most valuable thing that we have." In this conversation, Devon Tilly interviews Tom Hughes, the Vice President of Construction Operations at Genesis AEC, to demystify the concept of Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM). They discuss the criticality of pre-constructio…

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EP 72 Passive House Education w/ Emu Passive 32:16

17d ago32:16

32:16

Enrico Bonilauri is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Emu Systems, where he specializes in the international Passive House standard. With extensive experience across Australia, Europe, and North America, he excels in building envelope design and analysis, and is known for his practical application of complex data on construction sites. En…

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Steve "Smiley" Barnard - Mike Peters & The Alarm / Archive / Robbie Williams / Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros plus many more.... 51:21

20d ago51:21

51:21

Joining me today is Steve "Smiley" Barnard. Steve is one of the most respected and liked guys in the business, he has an incredibly succesful career so far having toured and recorded with the likes of Robbie Williams, Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, The Mock Turtles, Holy Holy, Hard Fi, Lily Allen, Billy Bragg, Newton Faulkner as well his regular …

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My 80sography: Daniel Pearl (cinematographer) (pt 3, 1985-89) (Phil Collins, Lionel Richie, Don Henley, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, Wham, U2, Elton John, The Rolling Stones) 1:48:24

13d ago1:48:24

1:48:24

Final part of the magnum opus (my favourite ice cream, actually) with DP, DP... 1985 Don Henley - Not Enough Love In The World Tina Turner - We Don’t Need Another Hero Phil Collins - No Jacket Required Tour (live video) Cyndi Lauper - Live in Paris (live video) (1987) 1986 Lionel Richie - Dancing on the Ceiling Paul McCartney - Stranglehold Wham! -…

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350: Lego as serious play 38:22

21d ago38:22

38:22

“I focus on one thing that I believe is going to fundamentally change the industry, and that is empathy.” This is episode 4 of 4 for a Deep Dive Series recorded at the AEC Summit in Austin, Texas in April 2024! If you hear any background noise, thad's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the AEC Summit! Join us for this episode as Devon chats …

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EP 71 Innovative Material Testing w/ Build Environments 46:25

22d ago46:25

46:25

Jarrett Davis, Principal Building Scientist at Built Environments, has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, consulting, design, and installation of building enclosure products, he assists product manufacturers, architects, engineers, and contractors in improving products and projects focused on building science. Jarrett’s expertise has ear…

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The Future of Home Building: Efficient, Customized Panelized Homes 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Show Notes: This episode provides a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and processes involved in building panelized kit homes. Key topics include the importance of energy-efficient designs, proper sizing of heating and cooling systems, and adherence to diverse building codes. The discussion also covers the precision and efficiency of off-s…

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Pat Garvey - Ozric Tentacles - Noel Redding, James, Tim Booth, Lonely Robot 52:06

24d ago52:06

52:06

Joining me today is Pat garvey. Pat is a hugely talented drummer and educator, he has a very impressive CV including Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix) Lonely Robot, Tim Booth, James and is a member of the instrumental (progressive tinged) Ozric Tentacles. Somehow, alongside his hectic playing schedule Pat has managed to fit in a whole other career as one…

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349: Teaching forward and improving RFIs 43:08

28d ago43:08

43:08

“One of the things I’ve really put more focus on is the people and the process. Right now I am so excited about sustainability, electrification…I’ve been spending a lot more of my time with the research being able to work and learn how the workforce is changing.” This is episode 3 of 4 for a Deep Dive Series recorded at the AEC Summit in Austin, Te…

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My 80sography: Daniel Pearl (Cinematographer) (pt 2, 1984) (U2, Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Elton John, Duran Duran) 1:27:20

27d ago1:27:20

1:27:20

More honesty and endeavour from Mr Pearl and we cover just the one year in part 2. And below just a slither, a morsel of the work done in these twelve months. Enjoy. 1984 U2 - Pride (in the name of love) Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark (original, unreleased) The Cars - Drive Ray Parker Jr - Ghostbusters Phil Collins - Against All Odds Elton…

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348: Software pitching tips 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

“Stop selling hopes and dreams, that’s a lot of the problems that we’re seeing…you can’t win them all. Win the ones you think you can execute properly.” This is episode 2 of 4 for a Deep Dive Series recorded at the AEC Summit in Austin, Texas in April 2024! If you hear any background noise, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the AEC S…

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EP 70 Solving Skilled Labor Shortage w/ The Contractor Consultants 41:36

1M ago41:36

41:36

Matthew DiBara is a public speaker and skilled trades entrepreneur, currently the 4th generation owner of DiBara Masonry, a family business with a rich history in masonry since the early 1900s. Facing challenges in finding reliable hires as his company expanded, Matt co-founded The Contractor Consultants to help contractors build successful teams. …

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347: Building interoperability in software 33:46

2M ago33:46

33:46

This is episode 1 of 4 for a Deep Dive Series recorded at the AEC Summit in Austin, Texas in April 2024! If you hear any background noise, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the AEC Summit! “We’re going to have to solve the way that those products work together, and in doing that we’re going to be able to make construction projects ru…

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My 80sography: Daniel Pearl (Cinematographer) (pt 1, 1980-83) (The Police, Michael Jackson, U2, Genesis, Billy Idol, Leatherface) 2:01:08

1M ago2:01:08

2:01:08

And we are back (after a brief hiatus, apologies...) for season 8 and an interview from 2023 I finally get around to releasing (apologies to Mr DP) As you will find out in these three parts, Daniel Pearl has had a quite phenomenal career as a DP/cinematographer - working on Texas Chainsaw Massacre at the age of 23 would be enough for immortality. A…

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Tony TC Coleman - BB King, Albert Collins, Etta James, Albert King 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Joining me today is Tony TC Coleman. Tony has had a remarkable career so far playing with some of the finest Blues artists on earth including Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, Etta James, Buddy and of course 25 years with the late and legendary BB King! Join TC and myself as we pick through his incredible career so far, from his very early …

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Prefab Houses The Future of Affordable and Sustainable Living 3:26

2M ago3:26

3:26

Our prefab houses are redefining what it means to build and live efficiently. With their blend of speed, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility, these modern homes are well-suited to meet the demands of contemporary living. As more people become aware of the benefits of prefab construction, these innovative homes will likely bec…

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EP 69 Mental Health in Construction w/ Patient Circle 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

While serving as the Co-CEO of Blokable, a company pioneering prefab housing solutions to revolutionize traditional construction methods into streamlined manufacturing processes, Aaron Holm experienced a heart attack and underwent quintuple bypass surgery. After decades of dedicated work in business and design consulting, enterprise software, consu…

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Understanding the Benefits and Flexibility of Panelized Homes 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Show Notes: Discussing the numerous benefits and flexibility of panelized homes. We dive into topics such as energy efficiency, customization options, building permits, and the overall construction process. Highlighting how Landmark Home and Land Company supports customers through every step, from initial design to final construction, ensuring a se…

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346: System Built Master Facilitators lessons learned 49:49

2M ago49:49

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"Every developer has a different site, every developer is confounded with different setbacks, zoning, and planning...so everything's different which means it's more project based, you can't just build a thousand of them because you're not going to be able to see a thousand of 'unit A,' and so that's like the biggest challenge." Join Devon as he cha…

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David Ruffy - Ruts DC / The Waterboys / Sinead O'connor / Kirsty Macoll / Aztec Camera / Prefab Sprout 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

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David Ruffy - Percussion Discussion - Episode 138 Joining me today is founding member and drummer of The Ruts (knowun as Ruts DC these days. Join Ruffy and myself as we pick through his amazing career starting with all the bands in Pre Ruts, this explains why they werent your everyday Punk band. We also talk about his work with some of the biggest …

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EP 68 Why Modular Construction Fails w/ Blokable 34:41

2M ago34:41

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Aaron Holm is the Co-CEO of Blokable, a company dedicated to transforming industries through innovative building products, systems, and business models. With a rich background in launching and leading businesses, Aaron has played a pivotal role in the creation of Amazon Go and Amazon Books. His expertise spans advanced technology and logistics, hav…

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345: Embrace the power of prefab construction 49:50

2M ago49:50

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"Integrate your assemblies as if they are the lego blocks of building…on top of that, consider modular units as the lego Death Star. Think of it as, not necessarily you have to have an entire modular building, but I have a modular unit.” This is episode 3 of 3 for a Deep Dive Series on Advancing Prefabrication! Join Devon and co-host Matt McMullen …

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Vinny Appice - Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Last in Line 1:05:04

2M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Firmly back in the Legends Lounge today with Vinny Appice! Vinny has played on some of the most iconic heavy rock albums of the 1980's with Black Sabbath and Dio. Join Vinny and myself as we talk about his incredibe career so far. We talk about his early days at home and how his older brother Carmine was a huge influence on his playing. We of cours…

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344: Martian solutions to building better homes on Earth 1:07:15

3M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

"Through robotic technologies and tele-robotics, it’s going to break...boundaries. Not just within the Earth, even extra-terrestrially through like Mars and the Artemis mission and things like that." This is episode 2 of 3 for a Deep Dive Series on Advancing Prefabrication! We're taking a trip to space for this episode! Join Devon as he talks with …

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Uniformity Among Plan Sets: Ensuring Consistency in Home Building 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

Show Notes: In-depth conversation about the intricate process of designing and building custom homes that meet the unique visions and needs of clients. From architectural and structural design to energy codes and customer support, highlighting the importance of seamless coordination and attention to detail in creating panelized homes that exceed ex…

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EP 67 Building with Prefabricated Straw Panels w/ EcoCocon 34:19

3M ago34:19

34:19

Bjorn Kierulf is the CEO of EcoCocon, a sustainable construction company that uses a straw panel system made from 98% natural renewable materials. Their system offers excellent thermal performance, carbon-storing capabilities, and exceptional indoor comfort. EcoCocon’s custom-made panels are designed to fit any architectural style, ensuring consist…

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343: Packaging it up 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

“I love hearing the words, ‘this is how we’ve always done it…’ because I’m not an expert, I’ve just been around a lot of really smart people, and my job is to consume their information and then try to present it back to people in terminology and systems they actually understand.” This is episode 1 of 3 for a Deep Dive Series on Advancing Prefabrica…

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Exploring Predrawn Plans: Accuracy, Completeness, and Uniformity 29:08

3M ago29:08

29:08

Show Notes: Exploring the intricate world of predrawn plans, this post delves into the crucial aspects of accuracy, completeness, and uniformity to navigate the complexities of building department approval and ensure buildability. Transcript: Steve Tuma: And what happens is sometimes people will go through and they’ll say, hey, my builder can adjus…

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Jared Falk - Drumeo founder and CEO 53:21

3M ago53:21

53:21

Joining me today is CEO and founder of Drumeo Jared Falk. Im quite certain that everyone watching or listening to this will know what Drumeo is and without doubt will have seen some of the remarkable content that they deliver time and time again, not just remarkable content, but filmed with the finest video and audio you could ever wish to see! Joi…

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EP 66 Queen of Prefab w/ Amy Marks of Symetri 36:17

3M ago36:17

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Amy Marks, known as the Queen of Prefab, is a prominent leader in the industrialized construction sector. She serves as the EVP of Global Strategy for Symetri and was previously Autodesk’s Vice President of Enterprise Transformation Practice. Amy has pioneered prefabrication consulting and is a strong advocate for modern construction methods, susta…

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342: The future of modular building in Colorado 33:17

3M ago33:17

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“The one thing that I always say about modular is that it’s a blessing and a curse…for a successful modular project you have to work through so many things before the project can begin…The blessing is that you know what it’s going to cost if you effectively work through all those things...You have a lot more work to do, but if it’s done the right w…

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EP 65 Embodied Carbon in Homes w/ Chris Magwood 33:12

4M ago33:12

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Chris Magwood is the Manager of Carbon-Free Buildings at RMI, a company that focuses on transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. Chris has been designing and building zero-carbon buildings throughout his 25-year career. In 2019, he helped found Builders for Climate Action and codeveloped the B…

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341: Lessons in Leadership 56:48

4M ago56:48

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"My goal for SSLLC is to have a company that doesn't provide stress to somebody's home life or them personally. So the only way that can happen is to teach leadership and lean into those stresses {to find a solution}..." Join Devon as he chats with Scott Sypniewski Sr. & Jr. about leadership! SSLLC was founded on August 1, 2021, by Scott and Kathle…

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Simon Phillips - Bonus episode! short but sweet! 11:33

4M ago11:33

11:33

This was the end of another wonderful conversation with Simon Phillips that wasnt used in the recent Hayman episode, its way too interesting not to use. Simon tells us where his love of 24" bass drums came from, his first experience of using a boom cymbal stand that was brough back as a gift from New York and he tells us how cymbal stands affect th…

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Lina Anderberg - Zara Larsson / Independant 38:59

4M ago38:59

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Joining me today is Lina Anderberg. Lina is currently on tour with Swedish singer and song writer, Zara Larsson. Lina (also from Sweden ) takes us through her career so far from her early days when her love of horses was the main competition to her drumming career! She tells us how she got the bug after just having a go on a kit at school, knowing …

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Demystified 11:43

4M ago11:43

11:43

Connect with Chris: chrismccarron.com Empower Your Inner Millionaire: eyimbook.comBy Christine McCarron

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EP 64 Prefab Passive House w/ B.Public Prefab 52:24

4M ago52:24

52:24

Edie Dillman is the Co-founder & CEO of B.Public Prefab, a company that specializes in creating high-performance, energy-efficient building envelopes using a standardized and prefabricated panel system. Their products include super-insulated, vapor-open, and air-tight panels made from code-compliant wood framing and sheathing, which are designed to…

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Unlocking Real Estate Wealth: The Power of Prefabbing for Beginners! 9:54

4M ago9:54

9:54

Connect with Chris: chrismccarron.com Empower Your Inner Millionaire: eyimbook.comBy Christine McCarron

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340: AI perspectives from the OG 36:11

4M ago36:11

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"If you’re going to base your career on crunching numbers, I hope you’ll be satisfied with a salary of 2 cents now." Join Devon this week as he talks with René Morkos from ALICE Technologies about AI! René Morkos is the founder of ALICE Technologies. He obtained his Ph.D. in artificial intelligence applications for construction as a Charles H. Leav…

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Unshackled - The Black Girl's Journey to Getting Financially Free - Author Dr Paris Woods 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Dr Paris Woods EdD grew up in a single parent low income household and knew from a young age that education was her way out of poverty. What she didn't learn was about how money works. Hear her story of getting buried in debt at 18 and thinking this is normal, to many other poor choices following poor advice, to her sharing her tips on how she got …

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EP 63 Hemp Structural Rebar w/ E3 Agriculture 26:07

4M ago26:07

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Lucas Evans is the founder & CEO of E3 Agriculture, an advanced agricultural solutions company that focuses on bringing cutting-edge technology to the field. They develop sustainable industrial materials and consumer products, with a special emphasis on the burgeoning industrial hemp economy. They have a full suite of sustainable product R&D and wh…

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The History of Hayman Drums - Ft. Nigel Constable, Simon Phillips, Simon Kirke & Robb Reiner 1:22:10

4M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

Percussion Discussion - Episode 134 - The history of Hayman Drums . Joining me today for this very special episode talking about the history of Hayman Drums is a star studded cast including Drummer and Hayman authority Nigel Constable, Nigel wrote the Hayman Drum Book along with Bob Henrit in 2016 so is the perfect person to guide us through the Ha…

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Real Estate Wholesaling 101: Beginner's Guide to Making Big Profits with Minimal Investment! 14:39

5M ago14:39

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Connect with Chris: chrismccarron.com Empower Your Inner Millionaire: eyimbook.comBy Christine McCarron

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EP 62 Large-Scale Modular Construction w/ FullStack Modular 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Roger Krulak is the President and Founder of FullStack Modular, a leading innovator in the design, manufacture, and construction of mid- and high-rise modular buildings in urban environments. Their approach is technology-driven, fully integrated, and highly efficient, allowing for the construction of complex projects faster, with less disruption, l…

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The Rise of Prefab Buildings in Modern Construction 4:03

5M ago4:03

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With their streamlined construction processes, precision engineering, sustainability benefits, and versatility in design, prefab buildings are poised to shape the future of construction and redefine the way we build tomorrow's structures. Call them at +27 (0) 11 979 1885 to design your prefabs. https://www.afripanels.co.za/…