Innovative Collaboration: How Three Industry Leaders Redefined Z Modular's Multifamily Project

Audree Grubesic. Nov 17, 2023. 2 min read.

Panel discussion in Atlanta

The discussion took place at the 2023 Offsite Construction Expo in Atlanta, GA. The panel focused on collaboration in multifamily project delivery.

Panel participants

Peter Vereecke, General Manager of Z Modular
Kent Anderson, Senior Business Development Manager, Manufactured Structures, at Wesco
James Haas, Modular & Hospitality Sales Manager at Nichiha USA

Company facts

Company	Facts from the panel
Wesco	End-to-end supply chain services provider. Supports schools, multifamily projects, high-rises, and manufacturing. Focuses on market complexity, profitability, and productivity.
Nichiha USA	Global manufacturer of architectural wall panels. Reports $1 billion in annual revenue and 23 years of installed product experience. Panels include wood, brick, sandstone, and other textures.
Z Modular	Part of Zekelman Industries. Zekelman Industries dates back to 1877. Z Modular has 2 million sq. ft. of offsite building capacity across two plants in Arizona and Texas. Its technology includes Z Block and Advance Automation.

Project details

Fuze wrap is a two-story product.
The flat line is a garden-style three-story design with five variations.
Switching from custom color panels to stock coated panels saved $500,000.

Collaboration outcomes

The companies worked together on design, manufacturing support, and on-site electrical solutions. Wesco's electrical distribution expertise improved project timelines and efficiency. The panel also described a challenge at a Canadian plant that was resolved through partner collaboration.

Main takeaway

The panel presented collaboration as central to multifamily project success. The stated priorities were innovation, efficiency, and the client's best interests.