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Bay Area Prefab & Modular Construction Conference

Premium Half-day Event Exploring Key Strategies, Challenges, Innovations, and the Future of Prefabrication

Event Ended On: Thursday July 27 2023

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Speakers and Panels

Past, Present, and Future of Prefabrication & Modular

Exploring prefabrication's evolution, advancements in construction technology, and the future of prefab ecosystem

Luis Belmonte

Luis Belmonte

Partner, Seven Hills Properties
Doug Hayden
Moderator

Doug Hayden

Founder, President, and CSO, Arthroto

Building Inside Out: Executing Prefabricated Projects

Mastering the execution of prefabricated projects: discussing essential strategies, entitlement and permitting processes, delivery, and transportation of modules

Muhammad Nadhiri

Muhammad Nadhiri

Managing Partner, LightPoint Group
Danette Lucas

Danette Lucas

Western Regional Development Manager, MiTek

Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis Through Modular Construction

Best strategies to optimize efficiency through scheduling, upfront coordination, streamlined labor, and cost-effective solutions

Future of Mass Timber & CLT

Discussing the advantages vs. risks, noteworthy projects, and pioneering the future of new-age materials

Lisa Podesto

Director of Mass Timber and Sustainable Construction, Swinerton
Joseph Nelms

Joseph Nelms

VP, Bigge Crane & Rigging Co.

Opening Remarks

Andrea Hyde
Opening Remarks

Andrea Hyde

Consultant, International Healthcare & Science Facility Design and Planning

Why You Can't Miss This Northern California Modular Construction Event

What You'll Learn About Offsite Operations, Prefabrication Trends & Modular Strategies: 

  • What are the best strategies for optimizing efficiency and minimizing costs in modular construction?
  • What are the key metrics to take into consideration when executing prefabricated projects?
  • Prefabrication and modular housing generally target either low-income markets by providing affordable housing solutions or high-end markets with luxury, carbon-neutral smart living. Are we going to see prefabrication become the standard across all types of housing options and income classes? Why or why not?
  • As the labor markets remain tight and construction costs continue to be an issue, will more Bay Area leaders turn to prefabrication and modular as a solution?
  • What are the financial variables that need to be taken into consideration when choosing prefabrication over traditional construction?
  • What off-site construction strategies create speedy and reliable construction processes in the Bay Area?
  • Discussing the transition from traditional materials to CLT and Mass Timber
    • What are the pros and cons? Is it time to go green?
  • What are some successful developments in the Bay Area involving CLT and Mass Timber? – Let's dive into the application process and reasons.
    • What role do materials play in the lifespan of a building?

 

Projects To Be Discussed During The Session:

These are some key projects in the area that our panelists will be discussing. Read more about these developments by clicking on the links below.

 

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Summit: With the rise in traditional construction costs and a shortage of labor, the CRE community is increasingly drawn to the advantages of prefabrication and modular construction. Join us for an insightful half-day event as we delve into the future of prefabrication and modular construction, explore the latest advances in construction technology, discuss key strategies in the execution process, and examine the potential of revolutionary construction materials like Mass Timber and CLT. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve in the evolving landscape of the construction industry.

 

Who You’ll Network Within CRE: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers, and more commercial real estate decision-makers.

 

What Does Your Ticket Get You: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.

 

 For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our event producer, Bora Altunay at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.

 

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Venue

The Intercontinental SF hotel
888 Howard Street
San Francisco CA 94103

Ballroom: 5th floor - Intercontinental ballroom/foyer


Parking Information:

Hotel parking information:
Hotel Valet parking is discounted to $50.

Alternative parking:
Fifth & mission/ Yerba Buena Parking garage - $5 an hour

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
8:55 AM
Breakfast & Networking
8:55 AM
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Past, Present, and Future of Prefabrication & Modular
Exploring prefabrication's evolution, advancements in construction technology, and the future of prefab ecosystem
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Future of Mass Timber & CLT
Discussing the advantages vs. risks, noteworthy projects, and pioneering the future of new-age materials
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
Networking Break
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis Through Modular Construction
Best strategies to optimize efficiency through scheduling, upfront coordination, streamlined labor, and cost-effective solutions
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
Building Inside Out: Executing Prefabricated Projects
Mastering the execution of prefabricated projects: discussing essential strategies, entitlement and permitting processes, delivery, and transportation of modules
12:15 PM
12:45 PM
Closing Networking