
When Mass Timber Meets Modular, Concrete Loses Its Monopoly
For generations, concrete has been the almost automatic choice for the podium beneath multistory housing. It carries tremendous loads, satisfies strict fire requirements, and gives

For generations, concrete has been the almost automatic choice for the podium beneath multistory housing. It carries tremendous loads, satisfies strict fire requirements, and gives

The modular housing sector finds itself at a curious crossroads. While the technology, efficiency, and sustainability of modular construction have matured, many of the next

Australia has quietly become one of the most aggressive supporters of offsite construction worldwide. While many governments continue to debate whether modular and prefabricated construction

Every few years, an announcement comes along that deserves more than a quick news story. It deserves a closer look because it could signal a

Every time a major storm rolls through, the same scenes play out across the country. Neighborhoods go dark. Refrigerators stop running. Internet service disappears. Families

For years, I’ve watched city after city announce ambitious affordable housing plans. The numbers change. The politicians change. The slogans change. Yet the underlying challenge

When people talk about modular construction, the conversation usually revolves around speed, cost savings, labor shortages, and factory technology. Those are all important advantages, but

Portland, Oregon’s Mayor, Keith Wilson, recently issued a warning that should get the attention of everyone involved in housing, whether they build it, finance it,

There are moments when an industry sits right on the edge of becoming something transformational. Not theoretical. Not “someday.” Not another overused promise wrapped in