<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we break down what off-site construction is, the history of off-site construction and how this type of construction is gaining popularity as a form of construction to help solve the affordable housing crisis. We’ll also hear perspectives from owners of modular construction companies on the benefits and pain points of off-site, highlighting how adopting standards and working together in the industry helps solve off-site's growing pains.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guests on the Show:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation, International Code Council&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;Professor Ryan E. Smith, Professor of Architecture, University of Arizona&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;Wanona Satcher, CEO and Founder of Mākhers Studio&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;!-- [if !supportLists]--&gt;Justin Stewart CEO, Synergy Modular&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The Code Council’s Off-site Construction Resource: &lt;a href= "https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/offsite-construction/"&gt; https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/offsite-construction/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Off-site Construction standards&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"&gt; &lt;!-- [if !supportLists]--&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"&gt;&lt;span style="mso-list: Ignore;"&gt;·&lt;span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"&gt;      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;!--[endif]--&gt;ICC/MBI Standard 1200: &lt;a href= "https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1200-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-planning-design-fabrication-and-assembly.html"&gt; https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1200-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-planning-design-fabrication-and-assembly.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"&gt; &lt;!-- [if !supportLists]--&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"&gt;&lt;span style="mso-list: Ignore;"&gt;·&lt;span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"&gt;      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;!--[endif]--&gt;ICC/MBI Standard 1205: &lt;a href= "https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1205-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-inspection-and-regulatory-compliance.html"&gt; https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1205-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-inspection-and-regulatory-compliance.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2;"&gt; &lt;!-- [if !supportLists]--&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"&gt;&lt;span style="mso-list: Ignore;"&gt;·&lt;span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"&gt;      &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;!--[endif]--&gt;Learn more about Code Council standards in off-site construction: &lt;a href= "https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/standards/is-osmc/"&gt;https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/standards/is-osmc/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;FAQs on Off-site construction: &lt;a href= "https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/20-19332_GR_Offsite_Construction_FAQs_FLR_FINAL1_HIRES.pdf"&gt; https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/20-19332_GR_Offsite_Construction_FAQs_FLR_FINAL1_HIRES.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;How off-site construction can contribute to a more diverse workforce: &lt;a href= "https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/how-off-site-construction-can-contribute-to-a-more-diverse-workforce/"&gt; https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/how-off-site-construction-can-contribute-to-a-more-diverse-workforce/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Reaping the benefits of offsite construction: &lt;a href= "https://www.bdcnetwork.com/video/reaping-benefits-offsite-construction-iccs-ryan-colker"&gt; https://www.bdcnetwork.com/video/reaping-benefits-offsite-construction-iccs-ryan-colker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Three trends in off-site construction to watch for in 2023: &lt;a href= "https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/article/22684232/international-code-council-three-trends-in-offsite-construction-to-watch-for-in-2023"&gt; https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/article/22684232/international-code-council-three-trends-in-offsite-construction-to-watch-for-in-2023&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

ICC Pulse Podcast

International Code Council: Non-profit, building codes

Episode 54: Off-site Construction: Today’s Revolution for the Industry

JUN 29, 202337 MIN
ICC Pulse Podcast

Episode 54: Off-site Construction: Today’s Revolution for the Industry

JUN 29, 202337 MIN

Description

The ICC Pulse Podcast is back with a whole season of 5 episodes ready to listen! This is one of the five.

In this episode of the ICC Pulse Podcast, we break down what off-site construction is, the history of off-site construction and how this type of construction is gaining popularity as a form of construction to help solve the affordable housing crisis. We’ll also hear perspectives from owners of modular construction companies on the benefits and pain points of off-site, highlighting how adopting standards and working together in the industry helps solve off-site's growing pains.

Guests on the Show:

  • Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation, International Code Council
  • Professor Ryan E. Smith, Professor of Architecture, University of Arizona
  • Wanona Satcher, CEO and Founder of Mākhers Studio
  • Justin Stewart CEO, Synergy Modular

 

Links to related and referenced topics in this episode:

The Code Council’s Off-site Construction Resource: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/safety-toolkits/offsite-construction/

Off-site Construction standards

·       ICC/MBI Standard 1200: https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1200-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-planning-design-fabrication-and-assembly.html

·       ICC/MBI Standard 1205: https://shop.iccsafe.org/icc-mbi-1205-2021-standard-for-off-site-construction-inspection-and-regulatory-compliance.html

·       Learn more about Code Council standards in off-site construction: https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/standards/is-osmc/

FAQs on Off-site construction: https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/20-19332_GR_Offsite_Construction_FAQs_FLR_FINAL1_HIRES.pdf

How off-site construction can contribute to a more diverse workforce: https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/how-off-site-construction-can-contribute-to-a-more-diverse-workforce/

Reaping the benefits of offsite construction: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/video/reaping-benefits-offsite-construction-iccs-ryan-colker

Three trends in off-site construction to watch for in 2023: https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/article/22684232/international-code-council-three-trends-in-offsite-construction-to-watch-for-in-2023