In cities like New York, where real estate is scarce and housing demand high, offsite construction offers a unique solution. By utilizing infill sites—small, vacant parcels of land that are typically difficult and costly to develop—this approach can creatively address the housing shortage.

As we were building 5,000 square feet of infrastructure and foundations on site, a 28,000-square-foot, six-story building was being completed in the factory, where construction workers worked in dry, warm, optimal conditions. The two components, on-site and off-site construction, came together in a four-week installation period. This approach reduced time and site supervision, significantly lowering the overall project cost and enabling the building to generate income sooner.

Another bonus of offsite construction is that it greatly reduces the period of disruption to the neighborhood. Street closures, parking impacts, sidewalk re-routing, scaffolding and street bridge erection—all are minimized to the benefit of everyone who lives and works in the vicinity. Offsite construction is also more sustainable, as it makes waste management and recycling easier.