Transitioning into Modular Construction: Systems, Standards, Costs, and Industry Integration
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 10-15 minutes before start time.
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
Agenda:
Presented by Audree Grubesic, Founder of Offsite Dirt Network
Modular Construction
- Difference between:
- Volumetric modular
- Panelized systems
- Manufactured housing
- Prefabrication
- Hybrid construction
- History of modular construction
- Current market growth
- Industrialized construction evolution
- Why owners/developers are considering modular today
- Process improvement
- Predictability
- Manufacturing integration
- Workforce challenges
- Housing demand
- Supply chain evolution
Benefits and Drawbacks of Modular Construction
- Benefits
- Parallel construction schedules
- Factory quality control
- Reduced weather exposure
- Improved labor efficiency
- Safer manufacturing environments
- Material optimization
- Predictability
- Strategic
- Scalability
- Repeatability
- Workforce stabilization
- Sustainability opportunities
- Reduced neighborhood disruption
- Educational opportunity
- Real-world insights from factory development, transportation logistics, scheduling coordination and manufacturing workflows
- Drawbacks / challenges
- Transportation limitations
- Upfront design coordination requirements
- Financing and insurance barriers
- Municipal permitting inconsistencies
- Factory capacity limitations
- Procurement timing
- Design rigidity in some systems
- Cultural resistance within construction
- Site tolerances and crane coordination
Cost Comparison with Conventional Construction
- Key educational focus
- Cost categories
- Variables
- Risk allocation
- Total project lifecycle impacts
- Categories to compare: conventional and modular
- Conventional: site labor, weather delays, materials waste, sequencing variability, longer schedules
- Modular: factory labor, transportation costs, upfront engineering, manufacturing precision, earlier procurement needs
Building Codes and Standards
- IRC vs IBC
- State modular programs
- Third-party inspections
- HUD code vs modular code
- Local AHJ coordination
- State administrative agencies
- Factory certification requirements
- Transportation compliance
- Fire separation requirements
- Structural engineering considerations
- Accessibility and ADA integration
- Energy code compliance
- Architects deep dive
- Jurisdictional coordination
- Stamping responsibility
- Inspection authority
- Liability clarity
- Architects deep dive
Types of Modular Construction and Modular Units
- Volumetric modular
- Single-family
- Multifamily
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Panelized systems
- Closed wall
- Open wall
- Structural insulated panels
- Hybrid systems
- Podium + modular
- Bathroom pods
- MEP racks
- Specialized applications
- Workforce housing
- Student housing
- Disaster relief
- Permanent supportive housing
Transitioning into Modular Construction
- Design adaptation
- Early collaboration
- Procurement restructuring
- Manufacturing mindset shifts
- Team alignment
- Architects
- Engineers
- Developers
- Factory teams
- Logistics
- Site crews
- Process changes
- Earlier decision-making
- Increased coordination
- Digital workflows
- BIM integration
- DfMA thinking
- Cultural shifts
- Construction to production
- Collaboration over fragmentation
- Integrated project delivery
- Human-centered leadership
- Trust and communication across teams
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.2 CEUs in Building
This webinar offers 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 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. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 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).
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On-Demand Credits
The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:
- 2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Audree Grubesic
Founder of Offsite Dirt Network, Savannah, GAMs. Grubesic is a recognized leader in modular and industrialized construction, known for connecting innovation, manufacturing, and human-centered leadership across the built environment. As the Founder of Offsite Dirt Network, she has helped amplify the voices, technologies, and collaborations shaping the future of offsite construction through industry education, media, and strategic partnerships.
With hands-on experience supporting the development of modular factories, project pipelines, and industrialized construction ecosystems throughout North and South America, Ms. Grubesic brings a practical and systems-driven perspective to modern construction delivery. Her work spans modular development, factory operations, transportation logistics, manufacturing strategy, workforce alignment, and AI-driven construction technologies. Ms. Grubesic currently serves in executive leadership roles across several organizations focused on advancing construction through innovation, including Merlin AI Software, Dynamic Modular Solutions, MSS Consulting and MSS Development Group. Her expertise centers on helping organizations transition from fragmented construction processes into scalable production-based systems that improve collaboration, efficiency, and long-term project outcomes.
A frequent speaker, moderator, and educator, Ms. Grubesic has participated in major industry events including World of Modular, Advancing Prefab, and the International Builders’ Show, while also contributing to podcasts, leadership forums, and continuing education initiatives throughout the AEC industry. She is also the co-author of The Modular Mindset: Building the Future of Construction, a book focused on advancing awareness, education, and strategic thinking around industrialized construction and the evolution of modern building systems. The book reflects her passion for helping the industry transition from traditional construction models into more collaborative, scalable, and manufacturing-driven approaches. Ms. Grubesic’s educational approach combines technical understanding with strategic leadership, emphasizing trust, communication, systems integration, and the evolving relationship between people, process, and technology within industrialized construction.
AIA Info
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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: Transitioning into Modular Construction: Systems, Standards, Costs, and Industry Integration
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This two-hour course examines the systems, standards, and cost considerations involved in modular construction, including volumetric modular, panelized systems, and manufactured housing. Instruction analyzes the benefits and challenges of modular delivery, and compares costs with conventional construction. The course also addresses applicable building codes and standards, the architect’s role in jurisdictional coordination, and the process, procurement, and cultural shifts required for successful industry integration.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to distinguish between volumetric modular, panelized, hybrid, and other industrialized construction systems and evaluate their applicability to different project types and market conditions.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to compare the costs, risks, and lifecycle impacts of modular and conventional construction, including differences in labor, scheduling, and procurement.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to identify applicable building codes and standards for modular construction, including IRC, IBC, HUD code, state modular programs, and factory certification requirements.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to outline the process, procurement, and team alignment changes required to successfully transition a practice or project into modular construction delivery.
LUs: 2.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/14/2029
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