Build Ahead

Say it louder for the folks in the back

Blog | Feb 25, 2025

Say it louder for the folks in the back! Themes remain the same across the conferences and shows we attend. Most don’t know exactly what to do about it.
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Lessons from Advancing PreFab 2025

CfOC Leaders to Chair Tracks at Advancing Prefabrication 2025: Shaping the Future of Offsite Construction

CfOC Achieves ANSI Accreditation: A Milestone for Standardizing Offsite Construction

Blog | Feb 12, 2025

The CfOC's ANSI accreditation is a major milestone for U.S. academic institutions. CfOC now joins Georgia Tech’s Energy and Sustainability Services as one of only two academic institutions in the country to achieve this distinction. More notably, CfOC is the first research center in the AEC industry to become an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer, reinforcing its thought leadership in offsite construction.
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Center's presentation at Advancing PreFab 2025 -- Exploring Government Regulation & Market Preparedness Across the United States

Modular Revolution: Greystar’s Ltd. Findlay Project Tackles Housing Challenges Head-On

Blog | Dec 03, 2024

Initiatives led by organizations like New York Institute of Technology’s Center for Offsite Construction and the Modular Building Institute (MBI), coupled with the urgent need for housing solutions, are propelling the modular construction industry toward broader adoption.
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Sara Torrelko Named Senior Research Fellow for 2024-2025 Academic Year

Jason Buchheit Appointed Senior Research Fellow for 2024-2025 Academic Year

Rebecca Lorenz Appointed Senior Research Fellow for 2024-2025 Academic Year

Blog | Nov 20, 2024

The Center for Offsite Construction is excited to announce the appointment of Rebecca Lorenz, Registered Architect and industry expert in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), as a Senior Research Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. With a background in technical architectural design, custom fabrication, and interior finished systems, Rebecca’s expertise is crucial for advancing the integration of innovative construction methodologies into offsite manufacturing processes.
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