The Offsite Construction Summit: Los Angeles Speakers
Offsite industry experts and end-users will gather in Los Angeles, on June 23, 2026, for a full day of presentations from some of the brightest minds and rising stars in the offsite and modular construction industries.
Expert Speakers Focusing on Offsite Housing Solutions
Don't miss the next opportunity to learn from—and network with—hundreds of regional offsite industry professionals including our group of featured speakers. All of our expert speakers bring years of modular and offsite housing experience and knowledge. And since our speakers also exhibit at the event, attendees will have ample opportunity to engage with these industry leaders.
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Los Angeles Offsite Construction Summit Speakers
Don't miss your next chance to see some of the most impactful offsite construction speakers from across California and the West Coast. Our previous speaker line-ups have featured company leaders, government officials, general contractors, and design professionals from across the offsite spectrum. At this event, they'll be presenting modular and offsite building solutions to meet California's critical housing shortage.
Our 2026 Speakers
Our speaker line-up for Los Angeles is taking shape! Stay tuned for more speaker and session announcements.
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Scott Bridger
Co-Founder
ProSet, LLC
Charlie Chupp
Founder & CEO
Fading West
Stuart Emmons, FAIA
Principal
Emmons Design
Steve Glenn
Founder, CEO, & Chair of the Board
Plant Prefab
Tommy Rakes
CEO
Guerdon, LLC
Presentation Details
The Multistory Stack: How to Crane-Set Modular Buildings Like Calpoly’s New $1.2 Billion Student Dorms
Scott Bridger, Co-Founder, ProSet, LLC
Multistory construction in the United States is quickly moving towards an innovative solution to the ever-worsening labor shortages and cost escalations in today’s market: offsite construction. Forward-leaning manufacturers are rapidly advancing the production of commercial modular buildings through technology, automation, and innovative design—like the new $1.2 billion student housing project at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. But what goes into the successful installation of a multistory modular building? What must go right? What can go wrong? Join Scott Bridger; co-founder of ProSet, LLC; as he takes attendees through the process—from the first visit to a site before construction even begins to setting the last module. While the installation process represents a minor piece of the construction schedule, it is a major piece of a project’s overall success. Scott pulls back the curtain on how his company ensures accurate, safe, and efficient crane-setting of these innovative structures.
From Crisis to Community: The Role of Offsite Construction in Disaster Recovery
Charlie Chupp, Founder and CEO, Fading West
Three years ago, a brush fire near Lahaina sparked during Hawaii’s peak fire season. Fueled by severe drought and high winds, the fire rapidly spread across Maui causing one of the deadliest fires in modern US history. In this session, Charlie Chupp from Fading West will share how state and federal governments launched a coordinated recovery effort, including the creation of 100 permanent modular houses for displaced residents of Lahaina. Remarkably, these modular homes were built, barged to Maui, and set within weeks of the project kickoff, again proving the efficiency of modular construction. Attendees will learn how offsite construction can help communities respond to disasters with speed and sustainability and can accommodate diverse topographies and existing architectural character. In addition, the team will discuss how Fading West overcame the complexities of transporting and installing large modular units in a challenging terrain with infrastructure limitations; financing and insurance options for modular housing; and the importance of collaboration between government agencies, developers, builders, and the affected communities.
Prefab for Post-Fire Rebuilds
Steve Glenn, Founder, CEO, & Chair of the Board, Plant Prefab
Plant Prefab, located about an hour north of Los Angeles, is a manufacturer of modular buildings and homes. The company is under contract for new homes in Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu--areas that saw significant destruction during the January 2025 wildfires. In this session, founder Steve Glenn will discuss how Plant Prefab is uniquely prepared to help rebuild multi- and single-family homes—all designed by a range of local and national architects—more efficiently than traditional site-based processes due to their hybrid (panel + module) building system and an automated factory. In addition, Steve will share designs of modular housing currently in various phases of design, engineering, and construction.
Quality Matters: What Developers Should Look for in a Modular Factory
Tommy Rakes, CEO, Guerdon, LLC
Choosing a factory is one of the most important decisions a developer can make—and understanding how to evaluate quality before, during, and after production is essential. In this session, Tommy Rakes—CEO of Guerdon—draws on decades of hands-on experience to walk developers through the key indicators of a well-run factory and a quality-focused manufacturing process. Attendees will gain insight into what to look for during a plant tour, how to ask the right questions, and how to assess whether a potential partner has the systems, culture, and capacity to support a successful project. The goal is to equip developers and others with the knowledge needed to confidently navigate factory selection, build strong working relationships, and set their projects up for success.
Reducing Homelessness with Modular Micro Studios
Stuart Emmons, FAIA, Principal, Emmons Design
Homelessness continues to rise while traditional attempts to provide affordable housing struggles with escalating costs, labor shortages, and lengthy construction timelines. Modular construction offers a faster, more scalable path to delivering safe, dignified housing for people in need. In this compelling session, Stuart Emmons—a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects—will explore how modular micro studios, standardized design, and integrated project delivery can dramatically accelerate the creation of permanent supportive and affordable housing. Through real-world case studies, attendees will learn how optimized modular systems, panelization, MEP integration, factory-site coordination, and streamlined production strategies can reduce costs while increasing housing output. This session will demonstrate how collaboration between designers, manufacturers, developers, and public agencies can help communities move people off the streets and into stable long-term housing more quickly.
And More to Come!
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Agenda
June 23, 2026
Times and sessions subject to change.
9:00AM - 3:15PMÂ Exhibit Hall Open
9:00AM - 10:00AMÂ Exhibits & Coffee
10:00AM - 10:30AMÂ Presentation #1
10:30AM - 11:00AMÂ Presentation #2
11:00AM - 11:15AMÂ Break with Exhibitors
11:15AM - 11:45AMÂ Presentation #3
11:45AM - 12:15PMÂ Presentation #4
12:15PM - 1:15PMÂ Exhibits & Lunch
1:15PM - 1:45PMÂ Presentation #5
1:45PM - 2:15PMÂ Presentation #6
2:15PM - 3:15PMÂ Networking Reception with Exhibitors
3:15PM - 4:30PMÂ Exhibitor Teardown
Join Us in Los Angeles
The Offsite Construction Summit will be hosted at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport on June 23, 2026, conveniently located just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, Playa Del Rey Beach, and Interstate 405.
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
5711 W Century Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90045
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