Revolutionizing Construction with a Hybrid Approach: The Future of Offsite Building

Published Oct. 29, 2024. Updated Feb. 17. Author: Audree Grubesic. Read time: 3 min.

Summary

The article discusses Construct’s hybrid offsite building system. It uses precision CNC technology to make smaller modular framing units that assemble like a puzzle.

Rob Bertschy, Chief Revenue Officer of Construct, says the system simplifies framing and helps address the skilled labor shortage. Nicholas Godfrey, Construct’s CEO, created the system.

How the system works

• Framing components are manufactured offsite.
• The components are small enough for high customization.
• The kit-based assembly does not require heavy machinery.
• The panels are designed to be square, straight, and sturdy.
• The system is described as a hybrid between stick-built homes and prefab construction.

Reported benefits

• More accessible to less-experienced laborers.
• Faster framing.
• More precise builds.
• Potentially stronger than traditional framing methods.
• Useful for builders and architects who want customization.

Market focus

The article says the approach is gaining traction in the sub-2,000-square-foot market, where affordability and efficiency matter.

Labor and technology

Rob Bertschy says fewer contractors are entering the field with traditional skills. He argues that younger builders are often more comfortable with digital tools, CAD models, and game-like environments such as Minecraft. He believes this can help reduce the impact of labor shortages.

Growth plans

• Ongoing projects in Maine, Texas, and South Carolina.
• Plans to ship to Los Angeles.
• Potential expansion to Ukraine and the Dominican Republic.
• Use of existing manufacturing infrastructure to cut parts and supply custom building solutions.

Referenced resources

• Construct: buildconstrux.com
• Rob Bertschy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robbertschy/