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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
FYI - be sure to catch the Center for Offsite Construction's presentation at hashtag#AdvancingPreFab2025.
This week, Jason Van Nest and Mathew Ford enjoyed a great planning call with Ryan Colker of the International Code Council to coordinate an exciting discussion -- about what organizations like ours are doing to prepare the offsite marketplace for US offsite construction firms to be more productive, in-demand, and successful.
Can't wait to share new details, starting in 8 days!
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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
The Center for Offsite Construction is honored to welcome Sara Torrelko as a Senior Research Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. With over 15 years of experience spanning architecture, engineering, and modular innovation, Sara has established a reputation as a leader in industrialized construction and product design. Extensive expertise and a visionary approach will be instrumental in advancing the Center’s mission to redefine modular construction practices.
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Jason Buchheit Appointed Senior Research Fellow for 2024-2025 Academic Year
The Center for Offsite Construction is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Buchheit as a Senior Research Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. Jason brings over 25 years of design expertise in architecture with a focus on modular construction, resilient post-disaster building, and innovative fabrication techniques.
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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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Michael Ferraro Appointed Senior Research Fellow for 2024-2025 Academic Year
The Center for Offsite Construction is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Ferraro as a Senior Research Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. With over a decade of experience in the field of modular construction and Building Information Modeling (BIM), Ferraro brings a wealth of expertise to his role, particularly in integrating innovative digital workflows to enhance offsite construction practices.
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Embracing a Modular Industry Reboot: Standardization for a Dynamic Future
Blog | Nov 04, 2024
To transform modular construction into a mainstream solution, we must shift to a mass-customization model, one that uses standardized sub-assemblies and allows final configuration late in the process. Standardized components are not a limitation; they are an invitation to innovation.
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Sneha Kumari Appointed Senior Research Fellow for 2024-2025 Academic Year
The Center for Offsite Construction is proud to announce the appointment of Sneha Kumari, MBA, as a Senior Research Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. Sneha brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and circular supply chain practices, alongside a passion for driving innovation in construction technology.
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