Build Ahead

At the Halfway Mark: Reflections on the MBI–CfOC Accreditation Task Force

CfOC’s proposed Legal Infrastructure initiative

Blog | Jul 15, 2025

The Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC) has launched a Legal Infrastructure initiative to address the lack of standardized contracting tools for modular and offsite delivery, beginning with a research-first approach funded through a new HUD grant proposal. Early conversations with legal experts, including Ron Ciotti of Hinckley Allen, revealed that prior efforts to draft modular-specific contracts often failed due to incompatible assumptions and undefined legal terms. The CfOC’s strategy prioritizes foundational research—a legal whitepaper establishing shared definitions and interpretations—as a prerequisite to drafting modular-specific agreements that reflect the realities of offsite construction.
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Why We Wrote Three Grants in Three Weeks

New York State Backs Modular Construction—CfOC Research Aims to Make It Viable at Scale

Blog | Jun 05, 2025

A recent article in Gothamist spotlights a $50 million investment from New York State to explore modular and starter home construction as a potential response to the city’s ongoing housing affordability crisis. The Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC) at New York Institute of Technology is proud to be at the forefront of research that aligns directly with this moment of public commitment.
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Jason Van Nest receives 2025 Modular Building Fellow Award

Blog | Apr 10, 2025

The Center for Offsite Construction is proud to share that our Executive Director, Jason Van Nest, has been named the 2025 Modular Building Fellow by the Modular Building Institute at the #WoM2025 conference.
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International Code Council and Center for Offsite Construction Partner to Establish Modular Interface Standards - Press Release

Blog | Apr 10, 2025

The Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC) at New York Institute of Technology  and the International Code Council are proud to announce their collaboration to develop critical standards for modular construction through the creation of the “CFOC/ICC 1220 Standard on Configurations and Connections for Offsite Construction.” This groundbreaking effort aims to enhance quality, sustainability, resilience, and affordability in the construction industry by establishing clear guidelines for the connection and configuration of modular components.
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CfOC at World of Modular 2025

Blog | Apr 08, 2025

The Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC) at NYIT is proud to announce that Jason Van Nest will be representing CfOC as a featured panelist at the prestigious World of Modular 2025 conference.
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Symposium Key Takeaways -- "Future Marketplace for Offsite Construction" Discussion

Symposium Key Takeaways -- "Future of Design Thinking" Discussion