Agenda

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

9:00 am – 4:00 pm CST


Agenda:

Presented by Rochelle Lane Hill

Modular Construction: What It Is and What It Isn’t

  • History of construction on building sites
  • History of modular building
  • Costs, benefits and drawbacks of modular building
  • Applications for modular building

Modular Foundations

  • The importance of pre-design and collaborating between the foundation engineer/structural engineer and the off-site mfg.
  • Foundations that do and don’t work for modular and panelized construction
  • Anchors that do and don’t work for modular and panelized systems and how they affect LOC for mfg
  • Access to anchors and designing for access
  • Precast anchors vs drill and set anchors
  • Pressure treated sill plates, how to make it work?
  • Slab on grade and the challenges it presents
  • PT slabs and the challenges of building on top of a podium.

Panelized Construction

  • Prefabricated panels
  • Costs, benefits, drawbacks, applications
    • Concrete
    • Sandwich panels
    • Prefabricated frame walls

Fully Modular Construction Options for Residential and Small Commercial

  • Construction
  • Volumetric prefabricated modular construction (or “pods”)
    • Costs, benefits, drawbacks, applications

Case Studies of Prefabricated Components and Modular Buildings

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

Rochelle Lane Hill

Ms. Hill comes to Halfmoon Education with a deep background in design, she specializes in design for manufacturing, modular and off-site BIM. She has spent much of her 35 years of design experience focused on off-site construction using modular or panelized construction methods and the use of CAD/CAM software for DfMA and enjoys educating others on the benefits and challenges within the industry. Ms. Hill also has a passion for passive houses that is closely tied to design for manufacturing. During her CPHC training she discovered that modular and prefab construction were passive house concepts, a concept that she has been championing since 2006. She has experienced many modular and prefab start-ups to include Transform, Katerra and Modulous. Ms. Hill’s architectural experience includes working for a local passive house builder, passive panel manufacturers and being a part of the design team for a local passive house library. She lives just north of Seattle, WA with her spouse and enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, and racing her hydroplane race boat. She champions diversity and inclusion and equality.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title: Modular Construction and Prefabricated Components: Residential and Small Commercial Buildings

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course focuses on the materials, design, manufacturing and assembly of residential and small commercial buildings using panelized construction and modular construction methods. The course begins by explaining the principles of modular construction before analyzing modular foundations and prefabricated panels. The course will also discuss details of fully modular construction options for residential and small commercial projects, including costs, applications, and benefits/drawbacks. Lastly, the course will explore case studies related to prefabricated components and modular buildings.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain the differences between modular construction and panelized construction, including their historical contexts and primary applications.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate the costs, benefits, and limitations of modular and panelized construction methods, with particular attention to residential and small commercial projects.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to identify appropriate foundation types, anchoring systems, and design considerations that support the successful integration of modular and panelized construction systems.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze case studies of modular and prefabricated building components to assess design strategies, construction methods, and performance outcomes.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  07/17/2028

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.