Advancing Prefab 2025: A Conversation with Bobby DeVoursney of Custom Home Shop

Sneha Kumari’s Take on the Future of Modular Construction

The prefab industry is evolving rapidly, and Advancing Prefab 2025 was a testament to the growing momentum behind modular building solutions. For the third year in a row, I had the privilege of attending this incredible conference, where I met industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers driving the future of construction.

One such exciting conversation was with Bobby DeVoursney, the mastermind behind Custom Home Shop (CHS) in Florida. As we connected through a mutual acquaintance, I was eager to dive into Bobby’s journey and learn how his company is pushing the boundaries of modular construction.

Building Smarter, Stronger, and More Resilient Homes

Custom Home Shop and CHS Commercial operate in Florida’s northern panhandle, specializing in modular and prefabricated construction. While traditional modular structures have been their foundation, they are now pioneering proprietary, non-combustible solutions that address the pressing challenges of climate change, extreme weather, and natural disasters.

Their latest innovation? A vertically integrated Supreme Insulated Panel System (SIPS), developed in collaboration with Supreme Sips in Alabama. This advanced construction material offers:

 ✅ Wind resistance ✅ Fireproofing ✅ Mold resistance

With natural disasters becoming more frequent, this technology is designed to provide lasting, secure housing solutions for communities affected by hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme climate events.

Why This Matters for Disaster-Prone Areas Like California

“As someone from Southern California, said Sneha Kumari,  I couldn’t help but connect this breakthrough to the devastation caused by wildfires in Los Angeles and Napa Valley. Rebuilding these regions requires innovative, fire-resistant construction—a challenge that CHS is addressing at the perfect time.”

Bobby’s insights were clear: modular construction isn’t just about building homes faster; it’s about creating long-term, resilient infrastructure that withstands unpredictable environmental conditions. From homes to warehouses, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities, their fire-rated, prefab solutions are offering businesses and homeowners peace of mind.

Partnerships & Collaboration: Key Takeaways from Advancing Prefab 2025

Bobby didn’t just attend the conference to showcase CHS’s cutting-edge technology—he was also there to build partnerships and connect with industry leaders. One of his biggest priorities? Finding collaborators for a $7 million contract in Delray Beach, Florida.

His goal is to integrate architectural expertise, design innovation, and modular construction efficiency to reshape the prefab industry. As Bobby put it, this isn’t about reinventing the wheel, but rather making it more efficient, more scalable, and more adaptable to real-world needs.

At the heart of Advancing Prefab 2025 was a common theme: standardization through partnerships. The prefab industry thrives when experts collaborate, bringing together the best minds to streamline construction processes, reduce inefficiencies, and accelerate mass-market adoption.

The Future of Modular Construction is Now

The modular industry has often faced skepticism, but as Bobby and CHS are proving, the future of construction is prefab. With cost-effective, resilient, and environmentally conscious solutions, the shift toward high-performance, non-combustible prefab buildings is inevitable.

As we look ahead, the question isn’t if modular will dominate the market—but how quickly. Conferences like Advancing Prefab are helping propel this transformation, connecting pioneers like Bobby with the right partners to reshape the future of housing and commercial development.

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