In the Chicagoland area, communities are looking for smarter, more resilient ways to live in the face of climate change. At S.I. Container Builds, we see a future where housing is not just about shelter — it’s about sustainability, shared resources, and community strength. A community of just 20 shipping container homes can make a real impact. Through resource sharing, these compact, efficient homes can work together to reduce emissions, improve quality of life, and increase adaptability in a r

On this episode of The Offsite Dirt Network, we sat down with two powerhouse partners in the offsite construction world: Kent Anderson of Wesco and Francis Leisure of Unico, Inc. Both leaders have collaborated closely to bring forward practical, effective HVAC solutions for modular factories—solutions that boost efficiency, reduce cost, and ultimately support the growth of the offsite industry.

What is it about Advancing Prefabrication that makes it an event that construction workers, factory operators, and design experts absolutely cannot miss? The convergence of every discipline along the prefab continuum—owners, architects, general contractors, manufacturers, and technology partners—sharing real solutions, lessons learned, and scalable techniques is what this event is all about.