The offsite construction industry continues to grow, but one challenge follows manufacturers across the country: finding, retaining, and effectively managing the workforce needed to keep production moving.

As modular and offsite construction continue to transform the built environment, electrical systems are evolving right alongside it. Today's builders are navigating stricter code requirements, increasing demand for energy efficiency, and growing expectations around safety and installation speed.

On September 18, 2026, we gathered in Denver, Colorado, for the Offsite Construction & Leadership Series, powered by Becoming Human Again Events. The theme for the day was Agency, Learning, and Leadership in a Disruptive World, and what unfolded throughout the event was exactly what we hoped to create: a place where conversations about construction, business, leadership, and people could come together. Denver Schedule & Sponsors 9_17

In Part 3, those same principles meet a very different building block: the shipping container. What started as a solution to an incredibly tight construction schedule eventually opened an entirely new chapter for Travis Price Architects. From student housing and backyard art studios to hybrid homes and custom residences, Kelly shares how the firm learned to use containers not as a novelty, but as another tool for creating thoughtful, durable, high-performance architecture.

When people think about innovation in construction, they often focus on technology, products, and systems. While those elements are critical, the most successful organizations understand that true innovation starts with something much deeper: culture. During a recent visit to the Eaton Experience Center in Pittsburgh, Offsite Dirt Network had the opportunity to sit down with Eaton's Senior Vice President & GM of Eaton Experience Center, Rob Griffin, alongside Kent Anderson

Construction is an industry built around solving problems. Every project involves schedules, budgets, materials, technology, safety, coordination, and countless decisions. Yet many of the most difficult challenges are not technical—they are human. Things will go wrong. Plans will change. Pressure will build. People will disagree. The question is not whether these moments will happen, but how we choose to meet them. Do we react from frustration, fear, or habit? Or can we pause

In Part 2 of our three-part High Performance Build series on the Offsite Dirt Network, host Mark Wille continues his conversation with Kelly Grace of Travis Price Architects. This time, they dive deeper into the projects that have shaped the firm's philosophy—from finding ways to construct designs others considered too complex to preserving historic homes while introducing completely modern additions.

If we want construction innovation to succeed, we must understand the people being asked to adopt it. Successful change requires trust, communication, clarity, psychological safety, and meaningful connection. When people feel seen and included, they are more willing to ask questions, consider new ideas, and participate in change.

Rather than viewing leadership as a position or title, the Coherence Arc focuses on developing the person behind the profession. It helps individuals become more intentional in how they think, communicate, collaborate, and lead through five foundational elements.

The construction industry is evolving rapidly. As contractors face increasing pressure to deliver projects faster, manage labor shortages, reduce waste, and improve profitability, many are discovering that one of the most important competitive advantages isn’t found on the jobsite—it’s found in the warehouse. What was once considered an optional operational expense is quickly becoming a strategic business asset.

The Future of Energy Management Starts at the Edge of the Grid As offsite construction continues to evolve, builders and developers are being challenged to think beyond walls, roofs, and floor plans. Today's homeowners are demanding greater energy efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and control over how their homes consume and generate power.

Performance is about more than energy efficiency, materials, or construction techniques. Great buildings respond to the people who occupy them, the land they sit on, and the conditions they will face for generations. In Part 1 of this three-part High Performance Build series on the Offsite Dirt Network, host Mark Wille sits down with Kelly Grace of Travis Price Architects to explore an approach to architecture rooted in storytelling, problem-solving, authentic materials, a

I refer to myself as an off site ADU guy. I live in Denver and my company, Verdant Living, specializes in ADUs; all our units are built in a factory. Today, I want to discuss the name “ADU” – accessory dwelling unit. “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2

As nations, utilities, and private investors continue to prioritize clean energy initiatives, the demand for faster, more efficient infrastructure delivery has never been greater. Solar farms, battery energy storage systems, wind energy support facilities, hydrogen plants, and microgrids are becoming critical components of modern energy networks. However, many renewable energy projects face significant challenges, including labor shortages, remote project locations, material

As offsite and modular construction continue to gain momentum, conversations around speed, efficiency, and scalability often take center stage. But behind every successful project is something even more important: safety. At Eaton's Experience Center in Pittsburgh, industry experts from Eaton and Wesco recently sat down with Offsite Dirt Network to discuss how evolving electrical codes, safety requirements, and energy standards are shaping the future of residential and com

In construction, we spend a lot of time talking about structural systems, energy efficiency, building materials, and innovative technologies. Yet one of the most important components of every successful building is often hidden behind the finished walls. Flashing. It may not be the most exciting topic at first glance, but ask any building envelope expert, contractor, or manufacturer who's dealt with water intrusion, and they'll quickly tell you that proper flashing detail

Construction has always been an industry built on expertise, precision, and execution. But as projects become more complex, labor challenges continue, and innovation accelerates, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the future of construction isn't just about better technology—it's about better leadership. During a conversation with Andrea Janzen, founder of Ambition Theory, Offsite Dirt Network explored how leadership is evolving from traditional management styles to

As you prepare for your next conference, summit, or expo, consider asking yourself: Why are we attending this event? Who are the five people we most need to meet? What challenge are we hoping to solve?

Across North America, a fundamental shift is taking place in construction. More mechanical contractors are moving work out of the field and into controlled production environments. Pipe racks, equipment skids, mechanical assemblies, multi-trade racks, and entire building systems are increasingly being manufactured in prefab shops before arriving at the jobsite ready for installation. What was once considered an innovative strategy has quickly become a competitive necess

As artificial intelligence continues to accelerate demand for data processing and cloud computing, data centers have become one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction and infrastructure. But building a data center is about far more than installing servers. Behind every search query, streaming service, and AI application is a highly complex power ecosystem designed to deliver continuous uptime, scalability, and reliability.