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Breakout Session Descriptions
A Global Perspective: Overcoming Modular Challenges
Adam Salt
Head of Global Sales Modular Offsite
A Proctor Group
This session will explore air leakage issues in modular construction, focusing on moisture control and hygrothermal assessments, and feature real-world case studies from diverse global regions, emphasizing the critical differences between “as designed” and “as-built” performance in relation to energy efficiency.
Join this session to gain valuable knowledge on:
- dynamic versus steady-state assessments,
- the movement of heat, air, and moisture within building systems and relevant building regulations,
- the implications of air leakage on building durability and occupant comfort,
- the strategic use of air barriers and membranes specific to modular buildings, and
- best practices for protecting modules during storage and transportation and achieving optimal building performance.
Applying Automotive Industry Approaches to Commercial Modular Construction: A Case Study
Mitchell Sklar
Director of Mfg Quality, Certification & Product Innovation Director of Prefabrication Strategic Ventures & Market Strategies
ReSIA Manufacturing, LLC
Join this case-based session to learn how automotive industry approaches can be applied to mass production of prefabricated components within modular construction and how this can reshape the landscape for the industry.
Attendees will gain insights into a performance-focused solution that seamlessly integrates advanced robotics, sub-assembly processes, and rigorous internal and external quality assurance measures, while ensuring compliance with certification standards and enhancing efficiency and reliability.
Avoiding Modular Mayhem Through Design
Stefanie English
Associate Vice President, Director - Engineering
Larson Design Group, Inc.
How do you get the best ideas from your design team for a modular building? How does that process change when the project is design-build versus design-bid-build? What thought processes should be applied before work is started?
Join this case-based session to explore the various scenarios of how architects and engineers work with project stakeholders – owners, building manufacturers, and general contractors/installers – to extract the highest input from each, according to their areas of expertise, and synthesize those different skill sets into an amazing result.
Big Data & AI: Design & DfMA Tools for Modular Manufacturing
Kris Droszcz
CEO & Founder
Rebel Concept
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modular manufacturing, leveraging big data and artificial intelligence (AI) can transform how the industry is approaching architectural design and design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA). Integrating these tools can help modular manufacturing stakeholders achieve unparalleled efficiency and innovation.
Join this session to explore how these cutting-edge tools can streamline modular construction processes, enhance precision, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals.
Breaking Ground, Off-Grid: The Modular Foundation of Sustainable Living
Brian Stark
CEO & Co-Founder
STEEL + SPARK
Advanced prefabrication techniques and rapid on-site assembly ensure faster, cost-effective construction without traditional methods. The integration of new building technologies can enhance energy performance, cost effectiveness, and operations, and innovative modular foundation systems can streamline site preparation and installation for maximum efficiency and durability.
Join this session to learn how a 100-unit off-grid senior housing community in Phoenix is redefining modular construction and sustainability. This groundbreaking project is entirely powered by solar energy and advanced lithium battery storage, creating a self-sufficient, net-zero energy community for low-income seniors.
Attendees will gain insights into overcoming regulatory challenges, managing risks, and implementing sustainability practices.
Building Climate-Resilient and Energy-Efficient Communities: Modular’s Unique Advantage
Ryan Blowers
Head of Manufacturing
ReMo Homes
Vamsi Kumar Kotla
CEO
ReMo Homes
The future of housing demands climate-resilient, energy-efficient solutions that integrate tight building envelopes, renewable energy, and wildfire- and hurricane-resistant structures. Traditional builders, strained by record-high interest rates and a shrinking labor pool, are unable to meet this demand.
Modular manufacturing is uniquely positioned to address this challenge and enable faster, more affordable housing through precision-driven quality control, integrated design processes, streamlined and centralized supply chains, lower soft costs/overhead expenses (e.g., planning and inspection), and cutting-edge fabrication techniques. Modular manufacturing can also offer solutions for climate adaptability by building to standards such as the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety’s (IBHS) Wildfire Fortified Home Program and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home Program (ZERH).
Join this case-based session to learn how modular manufacturing ensures homes are resilient, energy-efficient, and better equipped to handle rising ownership costs at the same build costs as traditional construction.
Building Connections: Leveraging Social Media for Success in the Modular World
Chad Crosby
COO
Halo Halo Logistics
Steve Dubin
Business Development Manager
Rmax, a Sika Company
Merrick Macomber
Founder/CEO; Chief Culture Officer, EA to the CEO
Modular Maven, Autovol/Prefab Logic; , Autovol
Beth PopNikolov
CEO
Venveo
Heather Wallace
Communications Director
Momentum Innovation Group
Social media has become an invaluable tool for the modular construction industry, enabling companies to connect, educate, and promote innovations like never before. This panel discussion brings together thought leaders in the modular world who have successfully harnessed social media to boost personal and brand visibility, engage with clients, and drive growth. Attendees will gain actionable tips on creating content, building an authentic online presence, and maximizing audience engagement. Panelists will also share common pitfalls to avoid, from staying compliant with brand messaging, engaging in positive conversations that help build the market niche, to managing industry misconceptions. Join us to learn how social media can become a powerful part of your growth strategy.
Building Connections: Low-Voltage is the Secret to Making Smart Buildings
Jim Baldwin
CEO
Domatic
Smart building technology currently requires adoption of expensive proprietary automation systems or consumer-grade gadgets that aren’t robust or durable enough for commercial building projects as well as investment in IT skills to design, install, test, and maintain the system.
The “low-voltage” movement is a golden opportunity to make every building smart by combining the concept of low-voltage power with a truly plug-and-play approach to how smart fixtures are designed. Join this case-based session to learn how adopting a “low-voltage” approach can make buildings more energy efficient and save time and money on electrical work.
Case Studies on Creating Modular Affordable Housing
Adam Berger
Owner/Developer
Adam Berger Development, LLC
Christopher Herr
Design Director
Adam Berger Development, LLC
Volumetric modular construction plays an important role in meeting the increasing demand for affordable and equitable housing. This technology-driven methodology radically changes the way projects are brought to market. Its primary aim is to standardize and streamline antiquated building practices, while still delivering a quality and equitable living experience.
Join this case-based session to learn lessons from the design, permitting, financing, and construction of affordable housing using volumetric modular methods and how modular and offsite construction advances and promotes alternative ways of building successful communities. Featured case studies include:
- West Holden Place, a 77-unit, 6-story multifamily project in Denver, Colorado,
- Emporia Street Duplexes, a 12-unit modular affordable duplex project in Aurora, Colorado,
- Housing at 10,200, a 24-unit modular affordable duplex project in Leadville, Colorado, and
- Cherokee Place, a 95-unit, 5-story attainable multifamily project in Englewood, Colorado.
Collaboration is Key: Strategies in Affordable Housing Project Delivery
Rhys Kane
Director of Business Development
ROC Modular Inc.
Jerry Rynda
Director, Business Development and Marketing
Buttcon Holdings
Effective collaboration is crucial for the successful delivery of modular housing projects. Each project stakeholder, from the modular fabricator to the client, design team, general contractor, and modular installer, plays an important role.
Join this case-based session to learn best practices for fostering close collaboration across project stakeholders and hear valuable insights on how effective teamwork drove the success of a completed affordable housing project in Richmond, BC.
Collaboratively Building the Workforce
Emily Benson
Employee Success Officer
Bensonwood
Jason Van Nest
Executive Director, Center for Offsite Construction
New York Institute of Technology
Heather Packard
Professional & Workforce Development Director
Modular Building Institute
Colby Swanson
Managing Partner
Momentum Innovation Group
Heather Wallace
Communications Director
Momentum Innovation Group
What can we do as an industry to create more funding and opportunities for workforce activities that benefit offsite construction?
Join this session to learn:
- how factories and offsite stakeholders can lead the development of Career Technical Education (CTE) standards for offsite construction training in each state,
- how panelists are guiding community outreach and collaborating with industry partnerships to produce standards, curriculum, and certifications,
- steps the industry can take to support federal earmark requests for workforce development funds in each state, and
- other collaborative workforce activities currently happening within the United States.
Commercial Modular: Materials, Structure, Connections, Construction, & Monitoring
Michael Hough
Director
MJH Structural Engineers
Join this case-based technical session, geared for experienced design professionals, for an in-depth exploration of the various materials that are commonly used to construct modular buildings over a variety of heights and some of the benefits and limitations that apply to each type.
Attendees will gain insights into:
- main supporting solutions and suitable stability systems for various materials and heights of construction,
- basic connection types and solutions – in terms of suitability, strength, and level of restraint offered – for different loading conditions including gravity, lateral and fire loading,
- how manufacturing accuracy and construction tolerances affect the scale of the construction and their implications on system efficiencies, and
- the benefits of testing and monitoring and how this can influence the development of a system.
Contract Mechanisms for Industrialized Construction (IC) in MILCON
Ankur Dobriyal
Director of Offsite Innovation
ADL Ventures
Colby Swanson
Entrepreneur in Residence
ADL Ventures
Even as the market share and varied applications of Industrialized Construction (IC) increase, its adoption in Military Construction (MILCON) remains limited. The US Department of Defense (DoD), as one of the largest aggregators of buildings globally, can significantly benefit from IC’s productization and standardization, redefining how the DoD builds, and drive efficiency and cost savings. Aligning IC with MILCON’s regulatory framework offers industry stakeholders the potential to onboard one of the largest construction clients and significantly boost the adoption of IC.
Join this session to explore the contract mechanisms critical to unlocking IC’s potential in MILCON and learn:
- how project scale, building type, and location impact IC implementation,
- which sections of existing regulations support IC adoption and the current pitfalls and compliance requirements within MILCON’s regulatory framework, and
- proposed strategies for industry stakeholders to collaborate and mitigate challenges.
Contracting for Volumetric Modular Construction: Understanding the Legal Risks
Sara Betancourth
Manager and Counsel
AIA Contract Documents
Jason Hannah
Vice President
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Peter Noone
Managing Principal
Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Salvatore Verrastro
Principal
Spillman Farmer Architects
Contracting for modular projects can be difficult for parties due to the variability in terms and conditions throughout the industry. A contract that is suitable for a modular builder delivering bathroom pods may not be suitable for another who is designing and building volumetric modules that make up the majority of the project.
AIA Contract Documents has released a set of new coordinated agreements to help bring standardization for parties involved in volumetric modular construction projects. Join this session to learn about:
- unique contracting issues for the volumetric modular delivery method
- rationale behind provisions in these new agreements
- best practices for mitigating legal exposure
Debunking Modular: The Critical Role of an Owner’s Rep
CJ Myrick
Chief Construction Officer
ModCM
There are typically five key stakeholder groups on a modular construction team – owner/developer, architect, manufacturer/factory, general contractor, and set crew. To ensure a successful project delivery amongst potentially competing stakeholder agendas, it’s critical for the owner/developer to have an agent in their corner who understands these agendas, enforces the target milestones, and drives the team toward a common goal.
Join this session for a lively conversation on the role an experienced owner’s representative – whether in-house or contracted – plays in the delivery of a successful project. Attendees will gain perspective and lessons learned from over 40 completed projects, creative solutions, and practical and proven project management concepts and techniques.
Design Specialization: Profiles of Success in Modular Construction
Cory Dion
Senior Design Technology Manager
Volumetric Building Companies
Dijon Jones
Senior Systems Manager
Volumetric Building Companies
Jill Kaehler
Vice President of Design
Volumetric Building Companies
Karen Kim
Senior Design Associate - East Coast
Volumetric Building Companies
Sara Logan
Head of Design, Principal Architect
Volumetric Building Companies
As design in modular construction becomes increasingly specialized, small-scale, agile teams are playing a pivotal role in driving project success. Effective collaboration and coordination between disciplines is crucial for effectively implementing volumetric modular solutions across various project delivery methods in today’s fast-paced construction landscape.
This panel discussion will explore how these specialized teams—focused on design, product development, digital infrastructure, and manufacturing integration—contribute to the efficient delivery of modular construction projects. Join this session to learn how each area of expertise can be seamlessly integrated into modular project delivery to accelerate construction timelines, enhance operational efficiency, and support industry growth.
Designing for the Future: Balancing Innovation, Efficiency & Scalability in Modular Construction
Sara Logan
Head of Design | Principal Architect
Volumetric Building Companies
The role of design in the productization of the built environment is becoming increasingly essential as design thinking and customer-centric strategies take center stage. In today’s market, design goes beyond aesthetics; it serves as an arbiter of taste, a guide to practical solutions, a driver of innovation, and a benchmark for success. The integration of design into manufacturing is a crucial element in transforming how the built environment is conceived, produced, and delivered at scale.
This presentation will provide an in-depth look into our product and project delivery processes, with a focus on the pivotal role design plays in the development, management, and improvement of our platform. We will examine how the creation of flexible, adaptable platforms can foster variation, innovation, efficiency, and scalability - key elements for driving growth and achieving success in the industrialized construction sector.
Driving the IBS Agenda in Malaysia: Policy Implementation and Government Support
Rofizlan bin Ahmad
Senior General Manager
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
Mohammad Faizal bin Abdul Hamid
General Manager
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
The Malaysian government has taken a systematic approach to accelerating the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and an Industrialised Building System (IBS) approach through progressive policy implementation and unwavering government support, beginning with the mandatory adoption of IBS for public sector projects in 2007.
Join this session to gain actionable insights and a comprehensive understanding of the government’s holistic strategies and their impacts, including:
- how IBS adoption is helping to create a cohesive and modernized construction ecosystem, and
- how key initiatives include tax incentives, workforce upskilling programs, industry collaborations, and integration with digital technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) are underpinning efforts.
Embracing Modular for National Security
Martin Owens
Senior Director of Project Execution
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Join this session to learn why Los Alamos National Laboratory decided to utilize modular construction, the success they’ve had with past projects, and their plans for the future.
Empowering Communities with Modular Construction: Unlocking the Potential of Surplus Land for Pocket Neighborhoods
Eisa Lee
Partner Architect
xL Architects
Religious organizations own substantial surplus land that can be transformed into affordable housing through modular construction. Modular construction enables a cost-effective, repeatable approach, minimizing on-site disruption and accelerating delivery timelines. This session will explore how modular solutions can be used in the development of pocket neighborhoods—small, community-centered housing projects that are ideal for suburban and semi-urban settings, creating safe, accessible housing while fostering community development.
With access to government funding and flexible financing, faith-based organizations can launch these projects with no upfront costs, allowing them to provide essential housing while gaining financial returns. Join this session to learn about:
- the flexibility and scalability of modular solutions for varied site conditions,
- the economic and social benefits of pocket neighborhoods, and
- case studies of faith-based affordable housing developments.
Everyone Deserves High Performance Modular Housing!
Matthew Porreca
Principal & Design Director
LPA Design Studios
Matt Winter
Director of Mixed Use
LPA Design Studios
This case-based session will focus on the integration of modular construction with high performance design strategies to achieve carbon neutrality and zero net energy, highlighting design details of recently completed projects in San Diego, including the mixed use El Cerrito Housing Development.
Join this session to learn how:
- the use of modular and offsite construction offers innovations at every step (design, documentation, permitting, and construction) and promotes a lean delivery process by reducing the overall project schedule,
- the design accounted for 172 residential units over a parking structure and ground floor behavioral health clinic, with single use recycled shipping containers serving as a rigorous module in the project’s five levels of housing,
- the integration of landscape with architecture embraces biophilia in connecting people with nature to promote health and wellness, and how
- high performance centralized systems and renewable energy systems integrated into the design achieve 86.6% reduction per AIA 2030.
From Concept to Completion: A Permanent Modular Public School Case Study
Ryan McIntosh
Director of Design & Engineering
Silver Creek Modular
The Beaumont High School expansion project in California, which won first place in the 2024 MBI Awards of Distinction permanent modular education category, was able to utilize nearly 60,000 square feet of permanent modular construction to provide a cost-effective solution to meet the needs of a rapidly increasing student population.
Join this case-based session for:
- an in-depth exploration into the project’s design, planning, fabrication, and installation process,
- valuable insights and lessons learned across all project phases, and
- best practices to employ in permanent modular construction projects.
From Manufacturing to Construction: Best Practices for Optimizing Modular Operations
Amr Raafat
Chief Innovation Officer
Windover Construction
This session will highlight key lessons learned and best practices from real-life modular multifamily and institutional projects, focusing on optimizing the volumetric modular process. Discover strategies for collaborating with owners and clients to scale modular solutions beyond individual projects and integrating all trades from project inception to maximize efficiency.
Join this session to:
- explore the application of additive manufacturing and digital twins to improve quality, reduce waste, and ensure seamless integration of offsite components with onsite elements,
- learn how DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) workflows are driving sustainability and cost savings,
- understand how the convergence of manufacturing and AEC workflows is paving the way for a zero-waste future in construction, and
- hear case studies, including Windover’s 153,000-square-foot modular mixed-use community, that showcase the use of BIM, laser scanning for real-time QA/QC, and offsite workflows.
From Vision to Reality: Developing a Roadmap for Accessible Automation
Jan-Christoph Bruhn
Head of Sales and Key Account Management
KUKA Assembly & Test GmbH
Cooper Lane
Vice President, Sales
Reko Automation Group Inc.
Most industry leaders recognize the necessity of advancing their shop floors towards automation to address current challenges such as rising costs, substandard quality, and a shortage of skilled labor. However, they often lack concrete strategies to implement these changes effectively and in a cost-efficient manner.
Join this case-based session to learn:
- the potential for automation and when it may be justified,
- challenges and pitfalls that must be addressed while maintaining a focus on economic considerations,
- how to move from concept to implementation, and
- the process for achieving intelligent and scalable solutions (whether for a small cell or entire plant).
Getting Commercial Modular Projects Built and Set
Scott Bridger
Co-Founder
ProSet LLC
John Buongiorno
VP of Modular Division
Axis Construction Corp
Jim House
Senior Consultant
FMI Consulting
Matt Slataper
President
Ramtech Building Systems, Inc.
What is required to successfully take permanent volumetric commercial modular construction projects through the phases of manufacture, transportation/install, and final construction? What skills and experience are necessary? How and when should these stakeholders be integrated to best ensure project success?
Join this panel session to better understand the ins and outs of working with modular and offsite construction. Expert panelists who have collectively completed a myriad of successful modular construction projects will share best practices, challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned.
Hidden Cost Driver in Modular Construction: Rethinking Field Labor Efficiency
Apoorva Pasricha
Chief Operating Officer
Cloud Apartments
Matthew Rapa
VP of Construction
Cloud Apartments
While the modular construction industry has focused heavily on factory automation, data reveals that approximately 67% of total construction costs occur in the field. Rethinking field connections can dramatically reduce labor costs, accelerate project timelines, and create a fundamental shift in modular construction economics, potentially solving one of the industry's most persistent challenges in achieving true cost competitiveness with traditional construction.
Join this session to learn how innovations in three critical areas – a snap-fit MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) system, a precision alignment system, and an advanced structural connection method – can transform both the technical execution and business economics of modular construction.
High-Speed Modular Design: Enhancing Efficiency & Quality with Configurator-Driven Engineering
Per-Olof Hulthe
CEO
Poji AB
Patrik Jensen
CEO
Moko AB
Managing high-paced modular construction and a steady output of 40-50 modules per day requires efficient and streamlined engineering processes.
Join this session to:
- learn how reducing Engineering-to-Order (ETO) tasks via configurators improves productivity and quality,
- explore how innovative business models can address project challenges and align efficiency with sustainable profitability, and
- gain practical insights into leveraging automation and adaptable revenue models to enhance modular construction and consulting services.
Hospitals Without Borders: Revolutionizing Global Delivery of Healthcare Facilities
Fuad Sweiss
Founder
Hospitals Without Borders
Emanuele Tafuro
Director of Operations
R.I. Group
Joan Webley
R.I. Group
In the last two years, more hospitals and medical facilities were destroyed in wars and natural disasters than ever before. In response, a group of engineers and manufacturers decided to form a non-profit organization, Hospitals Without Borders, whose primary mission is to ensure every person in need can quickly and easily access medical clinics and hospitals.
Join this session to explore how modular technology and configurations are being utilized to create healthcare facilities for swift deployment in response to urgent needs in areas of conflict, disaster, or wherever medical treatment is required.
Housing innovation in the UK & Worldwide: Convergence, Challenges, & Change
Edward Jezeph
Senior Manager & MMC Lead
Homes England
Join this session for a deep dive into the UK’s offsite construction market within a global context. Drawing on insights from factory visits across five nations and three continents, this session will explore the shared challenges and opportunities shaping the future of offsite housing.
Attendees will discover how collaboration between policymakers, manufacturers, and developers is the key to scaling a successful offsite housing market worldwide.
Innovate + Collaborate + Fabricate = Strategic Modular Partnerships
Peter DeMaria
Chief Design Officer
DeMaria Design/MID-RISE Modular
Diego Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
Framesteel/MID-RISE Modular
Join this case-based session to learn how a hybrid modular business strategy can help rethink the traditional roles of architects and fabricators and attract a diverse client and stakeholder base. Attendees will gain valuable insights from past project successes and lessons learned as well as innovations “on the horizon.
Into Thin Air: Essential Steps to Execute Large Scale Mid-Rise Modular Projects
Callie Bailey
Studio Director
ASSEMBLAGEworks
Geoff Baker
VP Strategy
Stack Modular
Michael Mathews
CEO/Founder
ASSEMBLAGEworks
This case-based session will detail how a team is using an integrated collaborative approach to deliver on one of the largest modular projects in the US – a 371 unit, 7-story on-grade market rate/affordable modular mixed-use project in Norwalk, California.
Join this session to:
- understand the organizational principles, design processes, and contractual and construction techniques required to execute a project of this size,
- learn how seismic considerations influence structural design and components, and
- hear best practices and lessons learned from factory selection to full size modular prototyping to integrated façade systems.
Keys to Running a Successful & Efficient State Modular Program
Brian Hilderbrand
Construction Regulation Administrator
Virginia
John Westfall
District Representative
CA Department of Housing and Community Development
Join this session to learn why the California and Virginia state modular programs are recognized as two of the best within the United States and how the modular program administrators are driving efficiency within their states.
Living Life UnContained
Pam Bardhi
CEO
Revelution Group
Rory Rubin
Founder/CEO
SI Container Builds
Full planned communities, including housing, retail spaces, and accessible dwelling units (ADU’s), can be built using modular container solutions in a sustainable and energy efficient manner and serve as a solution to ease the housing crisis. Best practices for these types of communities include blending within nature and limiting traffic, helping humans enjoy a more holistic life that all generations can appreciate.
Join this case-based session to learn how SI Container Builds and Revelution are partnering together to showcase a new wave of communities and the many solutions that modular containers can bring.
Lumber Futures Price Risk Management
Greg Kuta
President & CEO
Westline Capital Strategies Inc.
Alex Mead
Risk Management Consultant
StoneX Financial Inc.
The past few years have seen unprecedented volatility in the lumber markets due to a variety of global economic factors. While it’s impossible to know where prices are headed, it is possible to manage your risk. Lumber curtailments are piling up and upside price risk will inevitably have an impact on input lumber cost.
Join this session to learn how you can stay on top of new fixed price alternatives for successfully managing market price risk exposure. No matter your experience level, you’ll gain essential insights on the physical, futures and options markets, along with more advanced price risk management applications.
MBI Government Affairs Update: Issues & Opportunities
Jon Hannah Spacagna
Government Affairs Director
Modular Building Institute
Join this session to learn about MBI government affairs priorities for 2025.
Mid-Sized Modular: Project Case Studies
Kam Valgardson
General Manager
Irontown Modular
While many commercial modular projects involve hundreds of modules and span thousands of square feet, there is a space in the marketplace for mid-sized projects. Join this case-based session to understand the unique approaches and expectations required to build mid-sized projects on time and under budget.
Modular Building Transport & Setup: Overcoming Challenges in Remote Environments
Andrew Carlson
President
Pyramid1, inc.
Bostjan Jevsek
Manager
IteraSpace
Transporting and setting up modular buildings in remote environments that lack infrastructure is a challenging endeavor!
Join this case-based session to learn how a 24-module building project in a remote Pacific Island was successfully completed, including the project team’s preparation process, challenges faced, innovative solutions employed, and lessons learned. Attendees will gain valuable insights into executing similar operations in remote environments, down to the finest detail.
Modular Manufacturing and Construction: The New Frontier
Ron Mann
Executive Modular Data Center Consultant
According to ResearchandMarkets.com, the global modular construction industry has continued to grow, expanding from USD 104.1 billion valuation in 2024 to an anticipated USD 140.8 billion by 2029, with a forecasted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. Modular manufacturing offers faster, cost-effective, and scalable solutions that can meet the needs of a rapidly evolving world.
Join this session to:
- explore the growing field of modular construction and its transformative impact on the construction and manufacturing industries,
- learn about the rise of modular data centers, which have become crucial in supporting the digital infrastructure, and
- understand how AI plays a role in technology, sustainability, and efficiency.
Modular Mass Timber: Where Innovation & Sustainability Merge
Arezou Sadoughi
Assistant Professor
Appalachian State University & Founder, MassTiMod
In 2023, a volumetric hybrid modular mass timber structure received a $300,000 award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Services and is being built by Appalachian State University students.
Join this session to learn:
- about the project’s inception as well as its research and development process,
- how hybrid mass timber (HMT) is being built with volumetric modular construction techniques, while improving efficiency and sustainability
- how integrating mass timber with lightwood frame wall systems can reduce project time and labor costs while enhancing resiliency, improving durability, and reducing embodied carbon.
Multi-Project Partnership Model: An Innovative Housing Approach
Gabriel Fournier-Filion
Co-CEO
UTILE
Three primary challenges have prevented commercial modular construction from gaining greater adoption in Canada – lack of guaranteed production volume, lack of expertise in the production chain, and lack of modular-specific construction contracts.
Join this session to learn:
- how a Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) housing innovation fund has supported research and development efforts to address these challenges,
- how a stakeholder consortium – including prefabricator, general contractor, design professionals, and a non-profit entity – are collaborating to produce repeatable, large-scale, multi-residential projects, and
- how the multi-project partnership approach is achieving productivity gains and cost saving through order volume and standardization.
Ownership of Design: Contract Options
Jesse Goldman
Principal Architect
CSHQA
Matt Laase
Principal Architect
Jackson | Main Architecture
Join this technical session, geared for experienced design professionals, to explore a range of contract scenarios that can be encountered in modular construction. It will examine critical issues such as design ownership, the ability to replicate designs an unlimited number of times, residual compensation, and licensing agreements.
Attendees will gain insights into potential pitfalls, understand the advantages and disadvantages of particular contract scenarios, and learn how to successfully navigate the complexities of contract negotiations.
Ownership Transition & Management Succession: What to Think About & How to Prepare
Jim House
Senior Consultant
FMI Consulting
Formal planning for ownership transition and management succession is in decline across the construction industry. Considering the older age of the construction industry and demographic trends in the United States, this presents challenges as founders, owners, and executives look toward retirement. Key construction market indices can provide insights for the commercial modular industry, including relevant factors to consider like demographics, the skilled labor shortage, and the impact of private equity investment.
Join this session to learn:
- succession planning trends in the built environment,
- common mistakes that companies can make,
- how companies can get started, and
- what to expect during the planning process.
Prevent Project Pitfalls: A Crash Course in Design for Offsite Construction
Dean Dalvit
Principal
EVstudio
Nick Gomez
Principal - Director of Modular Design & Construction
AO / Architects Orange
The traditional process for designing, permitting, and delivering conventional stick-built projects cannot be applied to offsite construction. The front-loaded coordination, dual permitting and overlapping schedules for site and factory work require a different wholistic approach and mentality to succeed at delivering these types of projects.
Join this session to:
- understand the critical steps in taking projects from initial site concept through construction administration,
- gain valuable insights from multiple completed project case studies, and
- hear best practices and lessons learned from experienced industry leaders.
Progression of Modularity at DFW International Airport
Ghassan Joudi, MSc, PMP
Program Director
HNTB Corporation
This session will explore the progression of modularity at DFW International Airport, highlighting its impact on the airport’s infrastructure and operations and how modularity at DFW has evolved to meet the growing demands of one of the world’s busiest airports, enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and scalability.
Integrated innovative modular techniques and a modular approach across various projects at DFW have enabled faster construction, reduced costs, and simplified maintenance, adapting to changing passenger needs and technology advancements. Join this session to:
- learn how modular design has played a key role in recent initiatives including high-traffic areas and structural elements,
- gain valuable insights into the benefits of modular construction in large-scale facilities and future applications, and
- hear lessons learned that can inform similar projects in the aviation and transportation sectors.
Revitalizing Senior Living with Offsite Modular Passive House Construction
Jimmy Liang
Senior Engineer
Murray Engineering
Michael Lynch
Associate/VP Modular
Murray Engineering
Join this case-based technical session, geared for experienced design professionals, to explore how a groundbreaking senior housing complex in Brooklyn, New York, was engineered and constructed using modular offsite methods.
With a focus on sustainability and affordability, 47 prefabricated passive house units were built in Leola, PA, and transported to Brooklyn, forming a resilient, energy-efficient building that redefines senior living. Attendees will learn how this innovative project utilized advanced modular techniques, including steel-framed modules with pre-installed mechanical systems, to create 58 apartments, shared community spaces, and sustainable features like a solar array-supported terrace.
“Rising from the Ashes” Modular Housing for Disaster Relief: The Maui Story
Paul Esser
Chief Operating Officer
Marex Road Services
Matt Mitchell
Co-Founder
ProSet, LLC
Tommy Rakes
CEO
Guerdon, LLC
Eric Schaefer
Chief Business Development Officer
Fading West
Join this session to learn how collaboration between multiple MBI members and the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided modular relief housing in response to the Maui, Hawaii wildfire disaster.
Safety Management Excellence: Creating A World-Class Health & Safety Organization
Eric Glass
UL ESH Advisory Service Manager
UL Solutions
Identifying, supporting, and sustaining safety management efforts that create safe, healthy work environments is crucial to an organization's overall success. Despite best efforts, organizations often find themselves falling short in reaching their maximum potential. While sound policies, programs and procedures are a start, they alone do not ensure success.
Join this interactive session to:
- learn about ""unknown basics"" and the role they play in establishing a creative, proactive, leading indicator-based health and safety culture, and
- be challenged to think differently about protecting employees and incorporating lessons learned into everyday safety management responsibilities.
State Adoption of ICC/MBI Standards
Sam Albrecht
Director, Office of Regulatory Oversight
Colorado
Lesely Garland
Vice President of Government Affairs
ICC
Brian Hilderbrand
Construction Regulation Administrator
Virginia
Tom Peterson
Utah Building Official
Utah House of Representatives
Join this panel session to learn why a variety of state modular program administrators have adopted the ICC/MBI standards (1200/1205/1210) and how the adoption has created a better business environment for modular construction within their states.
Tackling Missing Middle Housing Using Offsite Construction
Dean Dalvit
Principal
EVstudio
Eric Schaefer
Chief Business Development Officer
Fading West
With experts in design, module fabrication, and general contracting, discover the process and lessons learned in building successful housing for middle income earners in Colorado through case studies of actual completed projects.
Join this session to learn tactical lessons for success in using offsite construction to achieve improvements in cost, schedule, and quality, as well as a scalable approach that can be replicated.
The Expanding Horizons of Prefabricated MEP: Retail, Risers, & Structural Integration
Stuart Cameron
Managing Director & MMC Lead
CES Group
Join this case-based, technical session, geared for experienced design professionals, for and in-depth exploration of the expanded applications of prefabricated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and their transformative potential across diverse sectors, including retail and both vertical and horizontal risers.
Attendees will gain insights into the integration of digital workflows and a deep understanding of how DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) principles and modular construction methodologies optimize MEP system design for seamless plug-and-play integration within both modular and conventionally built environments. The session will examine critical structural interfaces, MEP coordination challenges, and how prioritizing MEP systems as engineered products enhances quality, accelerates project timelines, and advances sustainability in the built environment.
The Modular Market Within EU: Observations, Developments & Opportunities
Bostjan Jevsek
International Business Development Director
Piva Group S.P.A.
Pat Kirwan
Associate Director, Head of Industialised Design and Construction
Reddy Architecture + Urbanism
Alan Milne
European Membership Director
Modular Building Institute
Across the European Union (EU) there are both public and private sector factors driving the commercial modular construction industry, with a wide variety of approaches, products, and legislation. Expert panelists will share practical advice and valuable insights into the latest changes, challenges, and opportunities across Europe and beyond.
Join this session to gain insights into:
- how EU governments have approached modular construction,
- challenges of country-specific building codes,
- standardizing product quality,
- dealing with the EU as a supplier, and
- market trends and future potential within the EU.
The Productivity Paradigm: AI's Impact on Modern Construction
Sneha Kumari
Co-Founder/CEO
Merlin AI
Construction productivity has remained stagnant for decades while other industries have seen exponential growth. Today, we're standing at the cusp of a transformation, where artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just another tool – it's rewriting the rules of how we build.
This session will explore several key topics, including:
- transformative solutions AI offers to bridge the productivity gap,
- how AI can be used in project planning, predictive analytics, risk management, and quality control to streamline operations and reduce costs,
- AI’s role in connecting stakeholders, from architects to subcontractors, enabling seamless communication through tools like digital twins and AI-driven project management platforms,
- case studies that demonstrate how AI has significantly impacted project timelines, budgets, and sustainability, and
- how AI will further evolve construction practices, from autonomous machinery to intelligent design optimization.
The Role of Innovative Building Products and Materials
Michaela Harms
Senior Director Mass Timber
Sterling Structural
Fouad Khalil
Principal
Modly LLC
As modular construction continues to integrate into the industry, innovative building products and materials are redefining the process.
Join this session to explore:
- how advanced materials are enabling faster construction, cost savings, improved sustainability, enhanced building performance, and
- how intelligent material innovation and selection can enhance modular design and address challenges such as cost, durability, and environmental impact.
The State of the Modular Building Industry: Characteristics & Productivity
Jin Ouk Choi
Associate Professor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sibgat Hasan
Former Graduate Research Assistant
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The State of the Modular Building Industry: Characteristics & Productivity
This session will explore research findings on the characteristics of modular building projects and the relationship between project size and productivity rates across various modular categories. The research provides empirical evidence of productivity trends across different modular construction types and sizes through examination of 491 sample modular building projects from the Modular Building Institute database.
Join this session to:
- discover the potential benefits of larger modular projects,
- understand how the research output can be used in practice for productivity forecasting and project selection, and
- gain insights that can guide strategic decision-making in project portfolio management, potentially leading to improved overall productivity and efficiency in modular construction operations.
The Value of Extensive Manufacturing & Construction Experience: We Can Because We Have
John Buongiorno
Vice President, Modular Division
Axis Construction Corp
Jim Gabriel
President & CEO
MODLOGIQ & DESIGNLOGIQ
Modular construction and prefabrication can cut project timelines by 50%, ensure quality through factory precision, and promote sustainability by reducing waste. Offsite construction – planning, designing, and assembling building components away from the final site – offers transformative potential for our industry, particularly when experience is a consistent ingredient.
Join this case-based session to learn:
- how project challenges including tight deadlines, common misconceptions, scalability, and customization concerns can be overcome,
- why advanced tools like building information modeling (BIM) and a unique fabrication process can enhance efficiency while producing incredibly complex projects, and
- how the future of construction is being reshaped.
Understanding CSA A277 Certification for Offsite & Modular Construction in Canada
Franco DiFolco
Technical Manager, Plumbing in Construction Team
CSA Group
Andy Kwong
Product Manager, Standards Education and Services
CSA Group
This session provides an in-depth overview of the CSA A277 standard, which outlines the procedure for certification of prefabricated buildings, modules, and panels.
Join this session to gain insights into the following key areas:
- The scope of CSA A277, including its application to prefabricated buildings, partially or fully enclosed modules, and panels constructed of any material for buildings of any occupancy.
- The certification process, including requirements for the factory quality program, certification of the prefabricated product, auditing of the factory quality control program, and in-factory inspection of the prefabricated product.
- How certification ensures compliance with building code requirements during the in-factory construction phase, enhances quality control, and improves overall safety and efficiency in modular construction.
- Educational and training resources available for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and other stakeholders in the modular construction inspection, review, and approval process.
Using Virtual Twins to Optimize Factory Operations
Karun Chakravarthy
Expert Business Consultant
Dassault Systèmes
Nuri Miller
AEC Industry Solution Technical Senior Manager
Dassault Systèmes
Modular builders must create cost-efficient products while managing thin profit margins and cash flow. Factories incur the highest capital and operating costs making it imperative to efficiently utilize their production resources and judiciously validate investment in production facilities.
Using a design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) approach enables builders to design the manufacturing processes, identify potential issues, and provide early feedback to design. Virtual twin technology enables builders to digitize their factory layout, simulate production processes prior to execution, identify bottlenecks, and create manufacturing bills of materials (MBOMs) from product design to inform supply strategy.
Join this case-based session to learn how modular builders can reduce design time by 50% and make data-driven decisions to optimize production operations.
We Run DMC (Design, Manufacture, Construct): Achieving World-Class Design-Build for Modular Student Housing
Roger Krulak
President/Founder
FullStack Modular
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) has embarked on one of the most ambitious and largest modular design-build student housing projects within the United States, marking the first large-scale use of modular construction within the California State University (CSU) system.
Join this case-based session to learn how the full project team is working collaboratively on a risk-reward basis to deliver 4,200 new beds to the San Luis Obispo campus. Attendees will gain insights on how modular construction is:
- playing a critical role in addressing California’s housing crisis at large,
- helping Cal Poly meet the challenges of rising construction costs by addressing the critical need for affordable, sustainable student housing, and
- providing scalable, efficient solutions to housing challenges at universities nationwide.
Winning the War for Talent: From Recruiting to Retention
HR Huntsman
President/Founder
Leader's Edge
Imagine having a talent strategy that doesn’t just map out the future of your business but reshapes it entirely. This isn’t about following trends; it’s about setting them—by creating a workplace where clarity, connection, and purpose fuel every move.
Join this session to learn how to build a high-performing team and master the art of recruitment, clarity, and retention. You’ll learn how to:
- craft “talent profiles” to attract ideal team players,
- develop advanced “seat descriptions” for organizational clarity, and
- design an empowering onboarding strategy that ensures your talent stays and thrives.
Get ready to lead your business with a vision so compelling that it transforms not just your team, but your entire industry.
Yours, Mine, & Ours: How Well-Defined Team Roles & Responsibilities Help Achieve Smooth & Profitable Projects
David Butler
Structural Senior Project Manager
Lochsa Engineering
Join this case-based, technical session, geared for experienced design professionals, to understand how clarifying project “gray areas” can improve the foothold for modular construction.
Attendees will gain insights into clearly defining project goals, understand the necessary team makeup for a given project, and explore solutions for project “gray areas”, including those found in contracts, designs, submittals, fabrication, procurement, and construction.