2025 Year in Review: Building Momentum in Offsite Construction Through Trust, Connection and Collaboration
Article details
- Author: Audree Grubesic
- Date: Dec 24, 2025
- Reading time: 3 min read
- Founder: Audree M. Grubesic, Offsite Dirt Network
Year-end summary
Offsite Dirt Network describes 2025 as a year of substance, collaboration, and progress in offsite construction. The platform says it grew into a trusted industry voice focused on education, transparency, and connection.
Key themes in 2025
- High-performance building science.
- Sustainability and container construction.
- Data-driven modular construction.
- Lean manufacturing, ERP systems, and workflow optimization.
- Factory tours and behind-the-scenes manufacturing education.
- ADUs and accessory dwelling units.
- Lending and financing for modular development.
Contributors and topics
- Mark Wille, Joe Konopacki, Adam White, Aron Jones, and Shaun St. Amour appeared in High Performance Truths.
- Rory Rubin of Modular Building Solutions discussed container construction and projects including Navy Pier and a trafficking women’s home in Illinois.
- David Persons focused on data, analytics, and the value of modular construction in multifamily and scalable development.
- Sneha Kumari covered lean manufacturing, ERP systems, and workflow optimization.
- Steve Dubin shared factory access and discussions on insulation strategies and building science.
- John Phillips expanded education around ADUs and their impact in Colorado and beyond.
- Steven D. Bennett discussed lending, financing, and confidence in modular construction.
- Dale Rowse shared ideas from The Prefab Guy and sustainable housing consulting for first-time homebuyers.
- Karen Benner advanced community-driven development through PGH Gateways.
- Jessee Grubesic helped evolve OffsiteDirtNetwork.com through speaker curation, video production, and partnerships.
- Troy Thiel highlighted builders in modular and panelized construction.
Milestones
| Milestone |
Details |
| Offsite COOP event |
First three-day event in Chicago. Nearly 100 industry professionals attended from around the world. |
| YouTube growth |
Channel surpassed half a million views with support from SEO partners at StayWhizzy. |
| Book release |
The Modular Mindset: Building the Future of Construction was released, co-authored by David Persons and Audree Grubesic. |
Book
The Modular Mindset: Building the Future of Construction is described as a practical guide for builders, developers, and industry professionals seeking a clearer path into modern methods of construction.
Supporters
- Wesco
- The Unico System
- Clark Dietrick
- Sika
- Merlin AI Software
- Dynamic Modular Solutions
- Intelligent Membranes
- Leviton
- SI Container Builds
- Cobalt Creed
- B&T Manufacturing
- ATH Consulting Services
- Mandeville Modular
- Osiris Productions
- J&J Social
- Offsite Pro Directory
- CG Capital Resources
- Wick Right
Closing message
The article says Offsite Dirt Network will continue educating, connecting, and inspiring the next chapter of offsite construction in 2026.
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