After a brief pause, we’re thrilled to relaunch our Offsite Construction Series for 2025 where we highlight modular factory owners and their companies. What better way to kick things off than with a conversation with Tim Torpey, General Manager from B&T Manufacturing. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, B&T Mfg. is quietly but powerfully making waves in the offsite construction world.
The Unico System stands out. With its compact, small-duct, high-velocity design, The Unico System gives builders the flexibility to pre-install most of the HVAC system in the factory—routing flexible 2-inch supply tubing and positioning compact air handlers within the walls, ceilings, or floors of the module. Once delivered and set on-
site, the remaining connections are minimal and straightforward, significantly reducing field labor and installation time.
When it comes to HVAC systems, performance and precision aren’t just goals—they’re requirements. At Unico, we take that responsibility seriously. Our state-of-the-art test lab is where science meets regulation, innovation, and real-world application. In this case study, we highlight the critical work happening behind the scenes to ensure every system we produce meets the highest standards.
As the building industry accelerates toward sustainability, one thing is clear: a High-Performance home isn’t complete without smart technology. On the Offsite Dirt Network, we brought together industry voices to explore how smart home integration is critical to the performance and long-term resilience of energy-efficient, airtight homes.
Today’s high-performance buildings—whether modular, site-built, or prefab—are designed to be airtight, well-insulated, and meticulously
In today’s fast-paced construction and manufacturing environment, data is everywhere—but not always organized. Whether you’re a homebuilder managing hundreds of materials or a modular manufacturer juggling multiple vendors, the challenge remains the same: how do you get everyone and everything on the same page?
