Best Offsite Construction Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 2 | Offsite Construction: The Basics with Jay Lepple 26:07

3h ago26:07

26:07

Alison and Mark sit down with Jay Lepple, Production Officer at Bensonwood, to explore the key advantages of offsite construction. In this episode, they delve into the European roots that shaped offsite building practices in the U.S. and discuss some exciting innovations in the industry's future. Learn more about Unity Homes by visiting our website…

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355: Offsite innovation from a Navy SEAL 25:02

39m ago25:02

25:02

This is episode 3 of 6 in a Deep Dive Series on the Housing Innovation Alliance! If you hear any background noise, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the HIA Conference 2024 at the University of Denver! “So if I can summarize what we do, or what we’re trying to aspire to do, is make offsite construction so easy a caveman could do it.”…

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Episode 3 | Builder Certifications with Beth Campbell 29:45

3h ago29:45

29:45

Alison and Mark are joined by Beth Campbell, a contractor who teaches curriculum for the Passive House certification organization, Phius. Join them as they break down the most common certification and rating systems in construction, including LEED, Passive House, Energy Star, HERS, and more, exploring how each can potentially benefit homeowners. Le…

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Episode 1 | Introducing a New Era of Homebuilding 25:37

3h ago25:37

25:37

Welcome to the podcast! In this first episode, Alison Keay and Mark Hertzler dive into the rising importance of high-performance homes and offsite construction, exploring how certain innovations are reshaping the future of homebuilding across the U.S. Learn more about Unity Homes by visiting our website: unityhomes.com…

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356: Simple homes, at home in Colorado 25:26

2h ago25:26

25:26

This is episode 4 of 6 in a Deep Dive Series on the Housing Innovation Alliance! If you hear any background noise, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the HIA Conference 2024 at the University of Denver! “I think there’s a lot to be learned and to be gained by applying the principles of lean and the principles of lean manufacturing to …

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354: Building with community input 25:09

12d ago25:09

25:09

This is episode 2 of 6 in a Deep Dive Series on the Housing Innovation Alliance! If you hear any background noise, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the HIA Conference 2024 at the University of Denver! “For me, it’s starting with innovating from that bottom-up piece where it’s getting the people who are going to be affected by these …

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New Ideas for Energy-Efficient Modular Affordable Housing w/ GreenStaxx 24:09

4d ago24:09

24:09

Send us a text What if affordable multifamily housing could be built more efficiently and with less neighborhood disruption? Gwen Noyes, vice president and COO of GreenStaxx, draws on her wealth of experience in architecture and urban development—and her deep New England roots—as she discusses GreenStaxx's energy-efficient modular housing models. Y…

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353: 3D printing homes with recycled plastic 24:40

22d ago24:40

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This is episode 1 of 6 in a Deep Dive Series on the Housing Innovation Alliance! If you hear any background noise, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the HIA Conference 2024 at the University of Denver! “When you build so much faster, less expensive, and can reduce the environmental impact - you check so many boxes.” In this conversat…

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352: The digital tape measure 48:09

22d 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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Pioneering New Hybrid Building Solutions to Tackle the Housing Crisis in the UK and Abroad w/ Sano 26:55

29d ago26:55

26:55

Send us a text Can a mix of modular housing and panelized solutions be the key to solving the UK's housing crisis? DJ, co-founder and COO of Sano, a UK-based team of innovators dedicated to rethinking the possibilities of housing technologies, believes they can. Set against the backdrop of government transition and new UK housing goals, DJ shares h…

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

2M 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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350: Lego as serious play 38:22

2M ago38:22

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“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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How Modular Developers Can Conserve Water & Build for the Future w/ RainStick 18:33

2M ago18:33

18:33

Send us a text Sean McFetridge, CEO of RainStick, discusses the importance of water conservation in building projects, highlighting his company's innovative shower technology and water-efficient solutions. Sean also talks about the opportunities for modular builders and developers to promote the long-lasting value of sustainable solutions in water-…

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349: Teaching forward and improving RFIs 43:08

2M ago43:08

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“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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348: Software pitching tips 29:38

3M 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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How Vantem is Helping Developers Succeed with Modular Housing Projects 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

Send us a text Chris Anderson, CEO at Vantem, discusses his company's proprietary structural panel technology used in energy-efficient single-family homes and multifamily buildings in the US and around the world. Chris also shares modular construction solutions and green financing strategies for real estate development, and describes how developers…

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347: Building interoperability in software 33:46

3M ago33:46

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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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346: System Built Master Facilitators lessons learned 49:49

3M 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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Communication & Collaboration: How Successful Modular Design and Fabrication Teams Work w/ Mid-Rise Modular 54:12

3M ago54:12

54:12

Send us a text Peter DeMaria and Diego Rivera of Mid-Rise Modular unpack the intricate dynamics of integrating modern architectural methods into successful multi-story modular projects. Peter and Diego also share their insights on the logistical challenges and precision required in modular construction. The discussion highlights how aesthetics and …

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345: Embrace the power of prefab construction 49:50

4M ago49:50

49:50

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

4M 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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343: Packaging it up 1:03:05

4M ago1:03:05

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

5M 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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Exploring the Opportunities of Mortgage Services for Modular Home Builders w/ DHA Financial 15:27

5M ago15:27

15:27

Send us a text Danny Langerman, CEO at DHA Financial, shares details and answers questions about DHA's new way for modular home builders, manufacturers, and developers to expand their verticals and create new income streams for their businesses by adding mortgage and title services. Support the show

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341: Lessons in Leadership 56:48

5M 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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340: AI perspectives from the OG 36:11

6M 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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Building Container-Based Homes to Combat the Housing Crisis in Southern California & Beyond w/ Strategic Habitats 18:01

5M ago18:01

18:01

Send us a text Cory Segall, co-founder of Southern California-based Strategic Habitats, discusses his company's approach to building shipping container-based homes, the viability of containers as a long-term housing option, and their potential for combatting the housing crisis in San Diego, across the state of California, and beyond. Support the sh…

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339: Building green with ADL Ventures 41:04

6M ago41:04

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“Often we share problems…It can’t stop there, and too often it does…We have to come to the table with ‘Here’s an idea that might work.’ The moment we start thinking about the future in terms of potential solutions…those conversations start adding up. That habit makes the collaboration work better, and it will get us to a point where we can make an …

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Insights into Affordable Modular Housing in England, the US, and Around the World w/ Homes England 22:20

6M ago22:20

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Send us a text Edward Jezeph, senior manager and MMC lead at Homes England, the UK government's housing delivery organization, discusses his recent international travels to Japan, Sweden, and multiple states within the Unites States to learn more about modular housing manufacturing capabilities and business models. Edward shares the insights he gai…

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338: The ConTech Crew featuring Devon Tilly! 1:05:45

7M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

This week's episode was created and recorded for The ConTech Crew podcast, hosted by Jeff Sample, with our host, Devon Tilly, as the guest! This is a great episode to learn more about Devon and the Master Facilitator Community! Jeff Sample is a technology evangelist, speaker, podcaster, and passionate advocate for construction. He has been working …

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"The Insanity of Persistance": How FK Architecture Perfected Its Modular Design Methodology 40:39

6M ago40:39

40:39

Send us a text Managing Principal Gary Badge and Senior Designer Manny Lamarche of Orlando-based FK Architecture return to talk about how their modular building design methodologies have evolved over the past several years as they've gained experience and built partnerships within the industry. Gary and Manny also discuss their new modular housing …

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337: Data driven construction 45:41

7M ago45:41

45:41

“Start with 'why?' Why should I care about this data in the first place?" Join us this week as Devon chats with Nathan Wood from SpectrumAEC about data, technology, and their relationship with the construction industry. Nathan C. Wood is the Executive Director of Construction Progress Coalition (CPC), a grassroots non-profit initiative to educate A…

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336: Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 4: Building science in action, with heat pumps 55:10

7M ago55:10

55:10

This is episode 4 of 4 discussing the national organization BS + Beer and Building Science. Today's episode features Devon and Robby as co-hosts chatting with Shawn LeMons of Mitsubishi wrapping up the 4 episode Deep Dive Series on BS + Beer. They explore how to get contractors on board with heat pump technology. The episode highlights the role of …

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Key Considerations & FAQs of Offsite Construction Insurance w/ Maslon LLP 13:33

7M ago13:33

13:33

Send us a text Jevon Bindman, partner at Minneapolis-based law firm Maslon LLP, answers questions and offers advice about choosing and crafting insurance policies for offsite construction projects. As a litigator, Jevon works with clients in a range of industries, with a focus on assisting policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and representi…

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335: Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 3: LIVE BS + Beer Q&A 56:58

8M ago56:58

56:58

To any long time listeners of AOC, this is your chance to get to know the host, Devon Tilly! This is episode 3 of 4 discussing the national organization BS + Beer and Building Science. If you hear any background noise, that's because this podcast was recorded LIVE at Tradecraft Industries during a BS + Beer meeting in December, 2023! Today's episod…

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334: Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 2: Energize Denver 43:32

8M ago43:32

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This is episode 2 of 4 discussing the national organization BS + Beer and Building Science. If you hear any background noise, that's because this podcast was recorded LIVE at Tradecraft Industries before a BS + Beer meeting in December, 2023! "Their whole purpose is not to fine buildings. They don't want to levy these fines. They would like that mo…

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The Value-Add of Offsite Construction Project Management Software w/ Offsight 24:35

8M ago24:35

24:35

Send us a text Vikas Murali, CEO of Offsight, discusses the advantages that offsite factory owners and manufacturers can realize through the use of customized project management software. Vikas talks about the development and capabilities of his company's Offsight software platform, as well as about how his background in enterprise software develop…

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333: Deep Dive Series: Applying Building Science, Episode 1: Pragmatic Building Think Tank 44:50

8M ago44:50

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This is episode 1 of 4 discussing the national organization BS + Beer. “Concentrate on that control and predictability, everything is about control and predictability.” Join us this week as we talk with Robby Schwarz about BUILDTank and the foundations of building science and energy modeling. We kick off this Deep Dive Series with Robby and Devon d…

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332: Connecting the field to the office 42:48

8M ago42:48

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“At the end of the day you need to build something that is actually going to be very intuitive, very easy, and actually helps them - rather than something that feels like a micromanagement tool.” Roni Szigeti is a visionary leader with a profound background in specialty subcontracting and a relentless commitment to developing innovation solutions f…

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331: Numbers Unveiled, a CFO's insights 24:55

9M ago24:55

24:55

"It doesn't have to be hard to know what's going on in your business, and to know which needles you need to move that month..." Join us this week as we talk to Shelby Ashley of Optimized Financial Solutions! In this episode, Devon Tilly interviews Shelby Ashley, the founder of Optimize Financial Solutions, about the importance of finance management…

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330: A software platform by builders, for builders 42:33

9M ago42:33

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"You're business is never too small to get started." Join us this week as we talk to Brian Lambert and Jeff Salyer of Managing It Right! As a licensed NASCLA general contractor and the proprietor of EMG, Brian Lambert's construction company, he has extensive experience in the construction industry. Additionally, he is the owner of Managing It Right…

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329: Deep Dive Series Episode 4: Connections to Empower Projects 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

This is episode 4 of a 4 part series on constructing housing for I/DD adults! “Where does your heart rest in this work? I think that that’s going to build their business definitively…In this work of what you’re building or what you’re doing, are you fundamentally changing the life of the persons who are going to be in your asset?” In this episode, …

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328: Deep Dive Series Episode 3: How to Design for I/DD 45:15

9M ago45:15

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This is episode 3 of a 4 part series on constructing housing for I/DD adults! If you hear any background noise or laughter - that’s because this podcast was recorded LIVE from the Nuts and Bolts Conference in Colorado Springs in November 2023! “Many people don’t even know that this is a thing…so many of these folks live at home…we need more housing…

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327: Deep Dive Series Episode 2: How to Build Out an I/DD Project 50:51

10M ago50:51

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This is episode 2 of a 4 part series on constructing housing for I/DD adults! If you hear any background noise or laughter - that’s because this podcast was recorded LIVE from the Nuts and Bolts Conference in Colorado Springs in November 2023! “It’s always about people, and it’s about leadership and guiding those people…It’s about who’s educating t…

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326: Deep Dive Series Episode 1: The Trailhead Community & I/DD Housing Solutions 40:07

10M ago40:07

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This is episode 1 of a 4 part series on constructing housing for IDD adults! “Please listen to the parents, and understand their passion will drive them to success. Believe us…You won’t just be helping us, and our kids, you will be solving an incredible social problem.” If you hear any background noise or laughter - that’s because this podcast was …

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325: Reset for Electricity 48:17

10M ago48:17

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“If you find something that’s truly innovative, if your life history and experiences bring you to a point where you have the opportunity to change the world - you should do it.” Derek is a values-centered entrepreneur who is passionate about the environment and making bold leaps in energy efficiency through system integration. He is a subject matte…

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324: Construction Classroom to Job-site Best Practices 35:53

10M ago35:53

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"If you don't like change, you're going to like irrelevance a lot less." Brad Leavitt is President and Founder of “A Finer Touch Construction” - a Scottsdale based luxury residential and commercial builder. AFT Construction, as known throughout the industry, is an award-winning construction firm and has been nationally published in magazines such a…

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323: Offsite Construction Roadmap 57:12

11M ago57:12

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"What if one of the big tech companies - Apple, Google, Amazon, Tesla - decides to become homebuilders? And disruption comes from outside the industry that basically upends the industry completely, a company that can come in and do what the industry will not, or can not, at this point, to deliver affordable, high-quality housing?" Join us this week…

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322: Bridging Architecture and AI 36:07

10M ago36:07

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"AI will not put you out of a job, someone using AI will." Join us this week as we discuss the "hot topic" of AI in Architecture and Construction with Bill Allen. Bill Allen, a seasoned leader in the AEC industry. He currently serves as the CEO and President of both EvolveLAB and On Point Scans, where he orchestrates a dynamic synergy aimed at empo…

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28 Pounds of Innovation: How ModCribs is Changing the Game for Modular Set Crews w/ ModCribs 34:35

11M ago34:35

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Send us a text Scott Bridger, co-founder of ProSet Modular, introduces his newest venture: ModCribs. Nearly indestructible and only 28 pounds apiece, ModCribs modular cribbing units bring ease and efficiency to modular manufacturers and set crews. In this episode, Scott describes the evolution and benefits of product itself, shares how project stak…

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