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Shop Class Podcast talks with Offsite Dirt
Ron Grossinger of Shop Class Podcast speaks with Audree M Grubesic, an offsite construction expert and the owner of Modular Sure Site....
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Marla Esser Cloos, Healthier Home Advocate and our Woman in Construction
Marla Esser Cloos is changing the way we live healthier lives in our homes. She is a home coach to assisting people, families and...
Kipnis Architecture Leads Change in Design Trends
Audree Grubesic and Mark Wille host OffSite Dirt speaking with Nathan Kipnis of Kipnis Architecture. They are recognized as Chicago’s...
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Andrea Metcalf
- Mar 8
Sustainable Modular Construction is on the Rise
Modular construction is a method of building in which structures or components are constructed off-site, usually in a factory setting, and then transported to the construction site for assembly. It is gaining traction in the marketplace for several reasons, including increased speed and efficiency, improved quality control, and cost savings. There is a growing body of evidence to support the increased use of modular construction. A recent report by the Modular Building Instit
Andrea Metcalf
- Feb 17
New Materials Aid in Lowering Costs While Aesthetic Appeal Grows
The 'aesthetic' turn in strategy is about connecting design and engineering, enmeshing style and technology and using aesthetic features to improve working conditions. With new materials helping to lower costs and impact on carbon footprints, the race to make them more aesthetically pleasing is on the rise. Adoption of New Materials The modular construction industry is constantly evolving and new materials are being developed and adopted to improve the efficiency and performa
Audree Grubesic
- Feb 13
ResElevate, Anastacia Fratto Enhances Community Developments with Big Picture Thinking
Anastacia Fratto, owner of ResElevate explains Community Developments require the great partners, planning the entire team, developing housing that fits the community. The RE Journal Event in Chicago, IL expanded it's summit to include modular construction to their traditional construction platform. There were speakers for single family, multifamily and hospitality. Modular is becoming a regular conversation here. Offsite Dirt is proud to include another female's voice i
Audree Grubesic
- Feb 6
NOT ENOUGH SPACE to use thick batt-insulation?
There is a solution for increasing the comfort in your home and building envelope with an all-in-one solution for multiple applications. Instead of using a bulky thick insulation there is another product to consider. Quattro Reflective Insulation 1/2" highly flexible product is increasing in popularity with new construction. Martin Jansen with Smart Tech International, celebrates this product. NASA has installed it into the Steve Fosset, Global Flyer, that is displayed at t
Audree Grubesic
- Jan 31
Insurance Knowledge offers Better Business Solutions
Quantum Insurance Services, Jennifer Burnham-Grubbs CEO, offers business solutions for employee benefits and life insurance. Audree Grubesic host of Offsite Dirt learns some helpful specific details about Key Person insurance, and finding a qualified broker such as Quantum Insurance Services, which gives companies better value, pricing and opportunity to expand policies as needed. Connect: Jennifer Burnham-Grubbs Co-Founder / CEO QUANTUM INSURANCE SERVICES Exponentially Bette
Audree Grubesic
- Jan 12
Continue To Learn & Continue To Share
Challenges allow us to grow. Opportunities along with problems allow us to learn new things and figure out solutions. Enter Michael Ingui & Dylan Ingui. These creative PHriends always share what they are learning and what they are trying to figure out. Dylan created a record that I hope others will shatter. He became the Youngest Passive House Consultant/Designer and this was during his early years in High School. Fast Forward he entered the www.wallassembly.com competition
Audree Grubesic
- Dec 20, 2022
Set & Stitch, An Integrated Aspect of the Modular Construction Process
Joshua McShanog, Business Development for T&M Construction speaks with Offsitedirt.com host Audree Grubesic about modular construction. He explains their construction process for set and stitch, along with logistics for volumetric and modular construction projects for multifamily buildings. This process starts at the very beginning of the project. These systems are crucial for the project to be connected together correctly for a fully finished product. Set and Stitch is one
Audree Grubesic
- Dec 19, 2022
Live Factory Experience with Matco Norca and Wesco, Enhances Plumbing Assembly
Did you know, Wesco series, we meet Charlie Williams with Matco Norca. This company provides plumbing products that provides a unique plug-and-play faucet for offsite manufacturers. This innovation has made it easy to install for assembly line plumbers. This quick story explains why Wesco was able to provide a new channel of business for Matco Norca. Charlie explains the quick connection experience with a modular factory. The time saving application has assisted their plu
Audree Grubesic
- Dec 7, 2022
Offsite Dirt supports the Advancing Prefabrication Event is March 2023
Advancing Prefabrication is North America’s premier networking and thought leadership conference dedicated to revolutionizing prefabrication, modular and industrialized manufacturing approaches across the AEC supply chain. Join over 1200 of the industry’s leading prefabricators, contractors, clients and design partners moving the needle and discover how you can improve your business, leveraging cutting-edge industrialized strategies and techniques to build faster, more safely
Andrea Metcalf
- Nov 29, 2022
"This is Architectural JENGA."
Art of Construction's very own Matt McMullen, a traditional architect that moved into the modular design and construction. Why did Art of Construction move into offsite design? Trades, Schedule and Budget are several of the benefits Matt discuss. There are many more constraints in modular or volumetrics construction from his experience. He takes boxes or module designs and stacking them like architectural JENGA. He has brought together both the offsite and onsite design.
Audree Grubesic
- Nov 18, 2022
“If it was easy, everyone would do it. Get up and keep running."
Edie Dillman is CEO and co-founder of B.Public Prefab – a component-based high-performance building company that prioritizes energy reduction and housing creation. As co-founder of a decidedly disruptive company, she is committed to systems change and the rapid adoption of solutions for the natural and the built environment. What attracted you to your role/position? I hit a moment in my career (or a specific birthday) where it was impossible for me to ignore the environmental
Audree Grubesic
- Oct 20, 2022
BMarko Structures Announces New Volumetric Apartment Division, Villavo
The current US housing shortage has peaked at over five million homes while construction companies struggle to keep up. Coinciding with the housing shortage is a labor shortage in the construction industry that is hindering companies from trying to meet the needs of traditional construction.
BMarko Structures, an industry-leading shipping container modification company, believes they have what it takes to be a part of the solution, by utilizing volumetric construction method
Audree Grubesic
- Oct 18, 2022
Taylorville High School Teacher Matt Blomquist, Builds Trades
By Mark Wille On a warm summers evening early in 2020 I got a call from Steven Baczek, my architect friend. We were both too tired to sleep. We started talking about a project he was drawing for a town called Taylorville, Illinois. This town has a high school construction program for the Building Trades. They build a Student Built home for their community. We reviewed the plans, and he introduced me to Matt Blomquist. https://www.instagram.com/build_learn_teach/ https://ww
Audree Grubesic
- Oct 7, 2022
Designed to Build is looking to open the doors of a new manufacturing facility
Kemo' A'akhutera is leaning into building his dream of a metal frame container plant. His goal is to help others in Ohio to have an obtainable place to live. This existing manufacturing facility will meet the needs of starting his business including a team of people to design, construction and build out of containers. Volumetric building is the mission to create many homes throughout the year. Kemo's dream takes an investment, here is a way you can help www.WunderFund.co/d
Audree Grubesic
- Oct 5, 2022
Achieve Effortless Style and Installation Ease with Evolve Stone Available through Wesco
Did you know, Wesco? Named “2022 Best in Show” at the International Builders Show (IBS) for most innovative product, Evolve Stone pairs aesthetics, durability and ease of installation to deliver a complete interior and exterior stone veneer solution for modular factories and other offsite construction companies. Evolve Stone is available through Wesco and offers a wide variety of sizes, colors and styles to suit your application. Product Information: https://evolvestone.com D
Audree Grubesic
- Sep 14, 2022
Did you know, Wesco distributes Exterior Wall Systems for Offsite?
Wesco introduces us to Chris Tate of Nichiha USA Inc. to explain more about their product solutions, distribution capabilities and trusted relationship in the expanding modular and offsite construction segment. Nichiha USA Inc. provides exterior cladding or wall systems for offsite construction projects that make installation easy. Their team of experts can provide a list of certified installers, helping to ensure your project is completed with quality and efficiency. Conne
Audree Grubesic
- Aug 31, 2022
Innovation and Sustainability in modular construction is changing the way to build
Host Todd Weyandt, with Bridging the Gap podcast, connects with Offsite construction expert, Audree Grubesic. Audree is the owner of Modular Sure Site, an offsite consulting and construction management company. They provide services for traditional builders and developers with opportunities to build their very first offsite project. Todd and Audree discuss what is happening in the modular construction industry and why it's important for builders to start thinking about a of
Audree Grubesic
- Aug 10, 2022
Decades of Service in the Manufactured Structures Marketplace
Did you know, Wesco? With specialists in the manufactured structures marketplace, our team’s extensive global network is prepared to meet the distribution demands of the modular and assembled building industry. For over 50 years, Wesco Manufactured Structures has solved the most important challenges of recreational and specialty vehicle, residential and offsite, and prefabricated commercial OEMs. With warehouses located in industry hubs and two import DCs, we maintain on-time
Audree Grubesic
- Aug 3, 2022
Building products brought to market for production lines.
Did you know, Wesco? Building products brought to market for production lines. In addition to their vast offering of traditional electrical products and wire and cable solutions, Wesco also offers an extensive selection of plumbing, HVAC, adhesives and coatings, drywall applications and specialized hardware for production line assembly.Learn more about Wesco at https://www.wesco.com/us/en.html #wesco #offsiteconstruction #offsitedirt #buildingproducts #prefab #adhesive #coat
Audree Grubesic
- Jul 27, 2022
How does Wesco uncover new vendors and products for Offsite?
Wesco researches and connects with a number of suppliers with product solutions for the Offsite industry. Their goal is to grow with like-minded companies that want to expand their portfolio and services. Wesco’s team of experienced sales professionals understands needs of their customers and focuses on partnering with vendors who can provide ways to improve processes and drive efficiencies to the bottom-line. To learn more about Wesco and their extensive capability offering
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