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State of Modular in 2025: Facing Reality
The critical and urgent reality is that the modular industry needs to open the doors to collaboration across all sectors. The sooner we stare down these challenges, the sooner we can welcome a new reality where modular is the dominant way to deliver housing for better performance, quality and all at a lower cost.
Read MoreModular Multifamily Housing as a Scalable Solution to the Housing Crisis
GreenStaxx provides a real-world, scalable solution through its standardized library of modular-ready multifamily designs and its innovative triple-decker model. Together, these offerings address the industry’s two greatest needs: efficiency and adaptability. By focusing on quality, repeatability, and collaboration, GreenStaxx is helping move modular construction from niche to mainstream and offering a practical path toward solving the housing shortage.
Read MoreSealed for Success: The Role of Waterproofing in Modular Construction
Water is one of the biggest threats to any building, causing structural damage, mold growth, and costly repairs if not properly managed. Waterproofing is the first line of defense, ensuring durability and long-term performance. As construction methods evolve, so do waterproofing solutions – moving beyond traditional coatings to advanced, factory-ready systems.
Read MoreFrom Volume to Velocity: Scaling Multi-Family Projects Without Losing Control
When projects grow too fast without the right systems, factories run into problems. They miss deadlines, crews burn out, and quality drops. Instead of steady progress, chaos takes over. Things slow down, even with more units going through. That’s because building more isn’t enough—you also need to build smarter. That means shifting focus from volume to velocity.
Read MoreThe Missing Link in Modular: Developer Relevance & Messaging
Many affordable housing developers have looked at modular. Maybe even tried it. And it’s complicated. And here’s the truth: It not anybody’s fault. The problem isn’t the fabricator, architect or GC. It’s everything that happens between them. That’s where modular breaks down. And that’s where a Rooms as a Product approach changes the game.
Read MoreUnlocking NYC’s Housing Potential: Scaling Modular Construction for Affordable Living
New York City stands at a pivotal moment in its housing history. With over 60,000 individuals in city-funded shelters and soaring construction costs, the city faces a housing shortfall that threatens both its economic competitiveness and social equity. Traditional building methods are proving too slow and expensive to meet demand, but a viable alternative already exists.
Read MoreHousing in the EU: What’s Next for Modular and Offsite?
According to EUROSTAT, the EU averages for housing types in cities is around 70% of people live in apartments and 30% live in houses. The suburbs and towns have around 40% living in apartments and 60% living in houses. Without exception, the modular building industry can provide new build solutions for all of these requirements.
Read MoreCaster Concepts Introduces the 91HD Caster Rated at 25,000 lbs.
Caster Concepts Introduces the 91HD Caster Rated at 25,000 lbs. Caster Concepts, a leading manufacturer of industrial caster solutions, introduces the 91HD caster. This newest addition to Caster Concepts’ lineup fills a critical price-point gap in the market, offering a cost-effective solution for heavy-duty applications requiring superior strength and reliability. “We understand the critical need…
Read MoreFrom Concept to Reality: Triumph Group Launches PrimeFab, Canada’s New Standard in Prefabrication
From Concept to Reality: Triumph Group Launches PrimeFab, Canada’s New Standard in Prefabrication After over a year of strategic development, and backed by more than 15 years of expertise in prefabricated and panelized construction, the Triumph Group of Companies proudly announces the launch of Triumph’s PrimeFab: a dedicated prefabrication division delivering high-performance wall systems and…
Read MoreBoldt, Bildt and HGA Team to Deliver Unique Hybrid Modular Hospital and Clinic for Aspirus Health
Boldt, Bildt and HGA Team to Deliver Unique Hybrid Modular Hospital and Clinic for Aspirus Health Combining volumetric modular and traditional construction will expand local emergency and inpatient care months sooner The Boldt Company (Boldt) and its sister company, Bildt, a prefabrication and modular supplier, along with leaders from Aspirus Health, celebrated the groundbreaking for…
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