Inside Modular: The Podcast of Commercial Modular Construction
Inside Modular is the official podcast of the Modular Building Institute, the Voice of Commercial Modular Construction. This series will highlight industry news and trends, include conversations with industry thought-leaders, and discuss the advantages of modular building construction.
Episodes
72 episodes
New Ideas for Energy-Efficient Modular Affordable Housing w/ GreenStaxx
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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24:09
Pioneering New Hybrid Building Solutions to Tackle the Housing Crisis in the UK and Abroad w/ Sano
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 c...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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26:55
How Modular Developers Can Conserve Water & Build for the Future w/ RainStick
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 b...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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18:33
How Vantem is Helping Developers Succeed with Modular Housing Projects
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 solutio...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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19:47
Communication & Collaboration: How Successful Modular Design and Fabrication Teams Work w/ Mid-Rise Modular
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 an...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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54:12
Exploring the Opportunities of Mortgage Services for Modular Home Builders w/ DHA Financial
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 mort...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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15:27
Building Container-Based Homes to Combat the Housing Crisis in Southern California & Beyond w/ Strategic Habitats
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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18:01
Insights into Affordable Modular Housing in England, the US, and Around the World w/ Homes England
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 modula...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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22:20
"The Insanity of Persistance": How FK Architecture Perfected Its Modular Design Methodology
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 bui...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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40:39
Key Considerations & FAQs of Offsite Construction Insurance w/ Maslon LLP
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 indust...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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13:33
The Value-Add of Offsite Construction Project Management Software w/ Offsight
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 Off...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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24:35
28 Pounds of Innovation: How ModCribs is Changing the Game for Modular Set Crews w/ ModCribs
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 epi...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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34:35
Dual Perspectives on the Importance of Insurance Crafted Specifically for Modular Builders w/ OneDigital & Wilmot Modular
Nick Ververis, Principal at OneDigital, and Mike Wilmot, CEO and co-founder of Wilmot Modular, discuss the advantages of having specially-designed insurance policies so that modular builders and manufacturers can best manage risk. Nick speaks t...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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20:21
A Future in Fiberglass: New Frontiers for Modular Construction w/ Futuro Houses
Anthony Corpora, CEO at Futuro Houses, joins the podcast to talk about the potential of fiberglass as a modular building material. Anthony also shares the history of Futuro's whimsical-yet-modern UFO House revival and its plans to build upon it...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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22:08
From Stress Comes Strength: Developing the Construction Workforce of Tomorrow w/ Kevin O'Connor, Host of This Old House
Kevin O'Connor, longtime host of the Emmy Award-winning series This Old House, joins the podcast to share his perspective on the benefits of offsite construction practices in residential construction. Kevin also talks about This Ol...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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37:01
It's Not Just a Container: Capturing the Imagination w/ Falcon Structures
Stephen Shang, co-founder and CEO at Falcon Structures, joins the podcast to talk about the current uses and still-unrealized potential for shipping container-based buildings. Stephen also speaks to the nature and importance of MBI's work in cr...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:15
A Bird's Eye View of the Middle Eastern Modular Construction Market w/ MMY Global
Robin Bartram Brown, Managing Director of London-based international consultancy firm MMY Global and Dr. Anas Bataw, Managing Director for Heriot Watt University's Centre for Excellence in Smart Construction in Dubai, join the podcast to talk a...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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27:44
Modular Design & Development 101: How to Start a Modular Building Project w/ LAI Design Group
Ken Puncerelli, CEO of Denver-based LAI Design Group, discusses his experience with modular building design and development and offers helpful tips and advice for both young developers and experienced developers who aren't familiar with the mod...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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26:20
Expanding What's Possible in Modular Construction Logistics w/ Stream Modular
Carson Holmquist, co-founder and CEO of Stream Logistics, returns to Inside Modular to announce Stream Modular, a new division within Stream Logistics, and to talk about his company's recent investments into the growth of Stream's modular const...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:50
Doing the Math: How a Focus on Precision is Defining Modular Construction w/ METALOQ
Julian Bowron, founder and chief technology officer at METALOQ, joins the podcast to talk about how advancements in precision building are helping power the modular construction industry. Julian also discusses his experience inventing products ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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26:47
Workforce Housing Solutions in South America: Designs, Timetables, Logistics & More w/ Tecno Fast
Cristian Ossa, commercial manager at South America-based Tecno Fast, joins Inside Modular to talk about the role and scale of its workforce housing projects in countries across South America. Cristian also discusses the logistics and challenges...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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14:35
Notes From a Growing Manufacturer: New Projects and Lessons Learned w/ FullStack Modular
Roger Krulak, founder of FullStack Modular, joins the podcast to talk about the growth of his modular manufacturing company and the exciting projects FullStack and its partners have in the pipeline.Roger also shares some of the lessons ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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13:10
Rebuilding Ukraine: What Modular Manufacturers, Dealers, and Developers Need to Know w/ OFC Inc.
Bruce Talley, chief operating officer of OFC Inc., discusses the current conditions inside Ukraine, including the state of its infrastructure and housing, and recounts his personal experience and observations from recent visits. Bruce also shar...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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20:24
Current Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Modular Construction Industry w/ MBI Board Chair Mike Wilmot
Mike Wilmot, co-founder/president of Wilmot Modular and chair of MBI's Board of Directors, discusses the host of the challenges facing the modular construction industry and how MBI is working to meet those challenges. Mike also explores all the...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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11:53
Inside Moxy Oakland: The Bay Area's Newest Multi-Level Modular Hotel
Ken Lowney, president and CEO of Lowney Architecture, discusses the design and construction of Oakland's newest hotel, Moxy Oakland Downtown. This award-winning project is the first modular development for Moxy Hotels. Ken talks about the hotel...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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27:17