The Offsite Construction Summit: Denver 2024 Speakers
Representatives and potential end-users gathered in Denver, CO, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, for a full day of presentations from some of the brightest minds and rising stars in the offsite construction industry.
Expert Speakers from Across the Industry
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 featured speakers bring years of offsite construction experience and knowledge from all corners of the industry. And since our speakers also exhibit at the event, attendees will have ample opportunity to connect with these industry leaders.
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Denver Offsite Construction Summit Speakers
Don't miss your next chance to see some of the most impactful offsite construction speakers from around the country. Our 2024 speaker line-up, which featured company leaders, government officials, and design professionals from across the offsite spectrum, addressed a variety of topics critical to the future of offsite, modular, and prefab construction in Colorado and across the United States.
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Our 2024 Speakers Included
Sam Albrecht
Director, Office of Regulatory Oversight
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Adam Berger
Founder
Adam Berger Development, LLC
Hilary Cooper
Director, Innovative Funding for Housing Programs
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Eric Farrington
Owner
Farrington Construction Management
Donnie Featherman
Program Manager, Building Codes and Standards
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Christopher Herr
Design Director
Adam Berger Development, LLC
Jon Hannah-Spacagna
Government Affairs Director
Modular Building Institute
Tom Hardiman
Executive Director
Modular Building Institute
Michael Marzy
Business Development Manager
hsbcad
Jon Moon
Business Development
Nashua Builders
Ken Puncerelli
CEO
LAI Design Group
Justin Stewart
CEO
Synergy Modular
2024 Presentations
Denver Case Studies on Creating Modular Affordable Housing
Adam Berger, Founder, Adam Berger Development, LLC
Christopher Herr, Design Director, Adam Berger Development, LLC
Eric Farrington, Owner, Farrington Construction Management
Jon Moon, Business Development, Nashua Builders
Volumetric modular construction plays an important role in meeting the increasing demand for affordable and equitable housing. This technology-driven methodology radically changes the way projects are brought to market. Its primary aim is to standardize and streamline antiquated building practices, while still delivering a quality and equitable living experience. This team of experienced construction professionals will share lessons learned in the design, permitting, financing, and construction of affordable housing using volumetric modular methods, as well as how modular and offsite construction advances and promotes alternative ways of building successful communities. The featured case study in this presentation is West Holden Place—a 77 unit, 60,000-square-feet, 6-story modular attainable multifamily project. West Holden Place is currently under construction in the Sun Valley neighborhood, just south of the Denver Broncos Empower Field at Mile High stadium.
Unlocking Affordable Housing: A Modular Construction Success Story
Justin Stewart, CEO, Synergy Modular
Learn to harness the transformative power of modular construction in the affordable housing sector through an in-depth case study of a successful Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project in Shoreline, Washington. This presentation is broken out into the pivotal strategies that contributed to the project's success—from early design guidance and integrated team efforts to transparent collaboration. Justin Stewart will walk you through the critical phases of the project, including initial design, fabrication, and onsite assembly, showcasing best practices and lessons learned that led to enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to navigate modular construction's complexities, ensure effective stakeholder integration, maintain open communication throughout projects, and explore how modular solutions can make affordable housing cost efficient and scalable for future development.
Modular by Design
Ken Puncerelli, CEO, LAI Design Group
In this presentation, architect Ken Puncerelli will demystify modular designs that are inspiring a new era of innovation and flexibility. Just as building blocks come together to form intricate structures, modular design offers architects a versatile toolkit to craft innovative, efficient, and sustainable spaces. Ken will discuss the principles of modular design, showcasing how to envision and construct customizable solutions for diverse needs. From residential developments to hotels, modular design fosters adaptability and scalability, ensuring spaces evolve seamlessly with changing requirements. Through case studies and real-world examples, Ken will share the practical benefits of modular architecture, from accelerated construction timelines to cost-effectiveness and reduced environmental impact. By embracing modular design, developers can address pressing challenges—particularly in providing quality housing.
DfMA: What it is and Why it Matters
Michael Marzy, Business Development Manager, hsbcad
DfMA is a design approach that helps streamline construction projects by breaking them down into components, modules, or other sub-assemblies that are easier to manufacturer offsite then put together onsite. From the perspective of a DfMA software provider, Michael Marzy of hsbcad will help attendees understand what “Design for Manufacturing & Assembly” is and shed light on how it can work, what it requires, and what it brings to the modular and offsite construction workflow and business. He will use actual project case studies, highlight hurdles and challenges, and show solution approaches that demonstrate in a comprehensible way how DfMA helps construction professional make the step forward from onsite to offsite construction to enhance productivity, simplify design, improve efficiency, and more.
Town Hall: Regulatory Issues & Opportunities for Offsite Construction
Jon Hannah-Spacagna, Government Affairs Director, Modular Building Institute
Tom Hardiman, Executive Director, Modular Building Institute
Hilary Cooper, Director, Innovative Funding for Housing Programs, Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Sam Albrecht, Director, Office of Regulatory Oversight, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Donnie Featherman, Program Manager, Building Codes and Standards, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
The Government Affairs Committee of the Modular Building Institute has been actively monitoring and addressing a number of key issues impacting the industry. From building codes to regulations and policies, there is no shortage of barriers standing in the way of greater market share. There are also many opportunities to grow the market with advocacy efforts. In this session, attendees will get an update from MBI Government Affairs Director Jon Hannah-Spacagna and MBI Executive Director Tom Hardiman on the issues MBI is currently addressing as well as have an opportunity to help shape future policies and regulations. This session will include local government officials and feature open discussion, questions, and answers.
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