Off-site Construction Research Centre
Innovating Student Housing with modular construction: Lessons from Volumetric Building Companies
OCRC
Posted: Apr 29, 2025
Category: Off-site Construction
As North America’s post-secondary institutions grapple with housing shortages, rising construction costs, and looming project timelines, off-site solutions like modular construction are rapidly gaining traction. Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), with over 6,000 modules delivered and $3.6B of real estate built globally, is demonstrating how modular methods can deliver faster, smarter,...
Read the full postMass timber housing systems: Insight on making construction faster, less expensive and more sustainable from Intelligent City
OCRC
Posted: Apr 10, 2025
Category: Off-site Construction
Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis, marked by rising costs, escalating environmental goals, and an urgent demand for scalable housing. Intelligent City, a Vancouver-based tech-enabled housing manufacturer, is meeting these challenges head-on through a product-based approach to construction that leverages mass timber and automation to redefine how mid-to-high-rise housing is built. From...
Read the full postOff-site construction in high-rise residential: Insights from BDP Quadrangle
OCRC
Posted: Mar 7, 2025
Category: Offsite insights
The construction industry is facing increasing pressure to address housing affordability, labor shortages, and sustainability goals. Off-site construction (OSC) is emerging as a critical solution to these challenges, offering efficiency, cost certainty, and improved quality control. BDP Quadrangle, a leading architecture and design firm, is at the forefront of integrating OSC into high-rise...
Read the full postBuilding a construction company in the 21st century: An investor's perspective
OCRC
Posted: Feb 18, 2025
Category: Off-site Construction
The construction industry has long been seen as slow to innovate, but in recent years, groundbreaking technologies have started reshaping the way we design, build and deliver homes. One company leading this transformation is Mighty Buildings, a California-based company revolutionizing off-site construction with 3D printing and advanced materials. Founded in 2017, Mighty Buildings was built on...
Read the full postDPR construction’s approach to prefabrication
OCRC
Posted: Jan 9, 2025
Category: Off-site Construction
DPR Construction, a general contractor and unique technical builder, is redefining construction through innovative prefabrication methods. Their approach emphasizes efficiency, safety, and quality by integrating prefabricated elements early in the project workflow. From concept to completion, DPR adopts new technologies and methodologies, effective pre-planning, and collaboration with industry...
Read the full postUnlocking value through AI in infrastructure: Insights from EY's webinar
OCRC
Posted: Nov 29, 2024
Category: Off-site Construction
At EY, the purpose of "Building a Better Working World" serves as a guiding principle. Through services in assurance, consulting, and tax, EY helps clients unlock innovation, manage risks, and achieve sustainable growth. With a focus on AI, their EY.ai platform integrates advanced technologies to address challenges across sectors, from combating data piracy to enabling smarter business...
Read the full postData-Driven Insights Into Offsite Project Performance from the UK with Cast Consultancy
OCRC
Posted: Oct 28, 2024
Category: Off-site Construction
Offsite construction is reshaping the way we think about building projects, offering significant advantages in terms of speed, efficiency, and sustainability. But the question often arise like: how much faster? How much more efficient? What is the difference in cost? One consultancy at the forefront of the shift is Cast Consultancy, a UK-based construction consultancy focused on providing...
Read the full postExploring careers in off-site construction: What you need to know
OCRC
Posted: Oct 24, 2024
Category: Off-site Construction
Have you ever wondered what a career in off-site construction looks like? Maybe you’re hearing more about it lately and are curious about the opportunities. Well, you’re not alone! When people come across the Off-site Construction Research Centre, it’s sometimes the first time they’ve ever heard of “off-site construction”. We’re going to dive into...
Read the full postUNB OCRC innovator: Advancing arctic housing through off-site construction with Julia
OCRC
Posted: Oct 23, 2024
Category: Student spotlight
Meet Julia Holgate, a UNB graduate student developing ultra-high-performance concrete for Arctic precast applications. Drawn by UNB’s strong engineering program, Julia became passionate about off-site construction, recognizing its potential to solve challenges in cold climates and accelerating affordable housing projects. Despite hurdles like transportation and standardization, she is...
Read the full postWhat are the different types of off-site construction?
OCRC
Posted: Jul 31, 2024
Category: Off-site Construction
Off-site construction, often synonymous with terms like modular or prefabricated construction, involves manufacturing and assembling building components away from the actual construction site. This method offers numerous advantages, including reduced build times, enhanced quality control and cost savings. But did you know that off-site construction isn't a one-size-fits-all solution? In fact,...
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