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Factories

Building a Durable Factory Model

Zena Ryder - January 10, 2026

Manufacturing

How to Build a Factory That Flows

Robotics

Automation on the Jobsite

Robotics

Robotics With a Purpose

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Publisher's Editorial

THE FINAL WORD: The Factory Dilemma

Ken Semler - January 6, 2026 0

More developers and builders are considering modular construction for their next project. Whether or not they have a good first experience will depend in...

EDITORS NOTE: A Chance to Reinvent Your Factory

January 2, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: If the Idea Seems Absurd… You Might Be Onto Something

December 3, 2025

THE FINAL WORD: The Future of AI and Robotics – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

December 1, 2025

Building Systems Make Construction Better

October 31, 2025

Builders News

Builders

Brick and Mortar Still Seals the Deal

Susan Bady - July 23, 2024 0

Social media and online marketing are unquestionably important, but physical facilities such as model homes and design centers still help close sales. Social media, virtual...

Builders

Dismantling Modular’s Roadblocks

Reed Dillon - October 13, 2023 0

Nine issues that stop builders from switching to modular, and suggestions on how to get past them. If the modular industry wants to grow, attracting...

To Prefab, or Not?

October 13, 2023

Analysis of a Failed Modular Startup

July 26, 2023

So You Want to Build Prefab ADUs?

July 26, 2023

How To Sell Prefab

July 5, 2023

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Energy Efficiency

Solar-Ready Modular

February 29, 2024

Energy Efficiency

The Case for Polyiso in Modular

February 29, 2024

Energy Efficiency

The Prefabricated Cleanroom Market

June 1, 2022

FACTORIES

Factories

Building a Durable Factory Model

Zena Ryder - January 10, 2026 0

Four decades of market swings haven’t slowed this Utah modular manufacturer, thanks to product diversity, loyal crews and disciplined adaptability. • Irontown Modular has thrived...

Factory as a Service

December 16, 2025

This Plant Runs Itself

December 11, 2025

The Manufacturer as Builder

December 9, 2025

Lean Metrics That Matter

December 3, 2025

INNOVATION

Digital Twins Defined

Gary Fleisher - December 5, 2025 0

How do you differentiate this technology from a fancy BIM? For years, the phrase “digital twin” has been floating around conference stages, industry webinars and...

The Real Value of ICFs

Jim Mahannah - November 25, 2025 0

Slightly higher upfront costs can pay off through lower utilities, simpler builds and stronger client satisfaction. The upfront expenditure for ICF construction is 5% to...

Affordable High Performance?

Kat Friedrich - May 14, 2024 0

An award-winning, zero-energy housing program is exploring ways to lower the cost of energy-efficient modular homes The program has set a goal of building high-performance...

Five Innovative Products

Kat Friedrich - April 22, 2024 0

These interesting products and systems hold potential benefits for the offsite construction industry. This magazine’s definition of offsite construction includes just about any type of...

Testing the Cutting Edge

Kat Friedrich - April 12, 2024 0

These recent demo homes explore the possibilities and limitations of offsite construction. Demonstration projects serve an important purpose in the homebuilding world. They allow builders,...