Advantages of Offsite Construction

What if how we build healthcare facilities was just as critical to patient outcomes as the care provided inside them? The healthcare access gap isn’t just about providers – it’s about places. Across the US, from California’s Central Valley to rural towns nationwide, patients wait months or travel hours for care others receive in minutes. This isn’t just an infrastructure problem, it’s a health equity crisis. But the solution is already here: modular construction. 🚀Speed: Cuts building time by up to 50%, opening facilities 12-18 months sooner. 🛠️Quality: Factory precision ensures equal or superior quality. 💲Cost Efficiency: Comparable or reduced costs compared to traditional methods. Every month saved in construction translates directly to faster diagnoses, quicker treatments, and more proactive prevention in underserved communities. When Ohio’s Memorial Health System built their Athens Medical Campus using modular methods, the CEO captured it perfectly: “Total cost was very similar, but time to market was wildly different.”. This is why the healthcare modular construction market is projected to grow 16% annually through 2028. This isn’t tomorrow’s solution because it’s already happening today. The question for healthcare leadership isn’t whether we should build differently, but why we haven’t done so sooner. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts below!

Let me say it loud and clear—building material costs are NEVER coming down. That’s right, I said it. And if you’re in the high-rise construction game, you need to stop waiting for a miracle. The industry has changed, and it’s time we face the harsh reality.   We’re all seeing it: material costs are directly tied to global commodity markets, and those are not exactly known for getting cheaper. Steel prices? Up 215% in the last five years. Concrete costs? Also rising steadily. According to Turner & Townsend’s latest report, construction costs jumped 7% in 2023 alone, and they’re forecasted to keep rising.   But that’s not the end of it. Labor costs? They’re not coming down either. We’re in a skilled labor shortage that’s not going anywhere soon. You can’t just pull skilled tradesmen out of thin air, and as a result, labor costs are soaring year after year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has shown construction wages have increased by 4.5% year-over-year as demand outpaces supply. And if you’re still banking on hiring at a discount—forget it.   So, how do we make projects work? The old tricks won’t cut it. There’s only one way to get numbers to work in today’s climate: reduce construction timelines. And I’m not talking about shaving a few days here and there. I’m talking about drastic reductions. The faster you can get that building up, the faster you can reduce your loan carry costs and start generating revenue. And that’s the only way you’re going to survive in this environment.   How do you reduce timelines? By embracing tech, robotics, and offsite construction practices like prefabrication and modularization. These are the tools that will get you there, and those who don’t adopt them are in for a rude awakening. According to McKinsey, prefabrication can cut project timelines by up to 50%, and modular/prefab construction can result in 20-30% cost savings on average. That’s not theory—that’s real.   At Dextall, we’ve seen this work firsthand. On our 116th Street project in Queens NY, we shaved 3 months off the construction schedule using our prefab exterior wall panels. Three months of loan savings, three months faster to lease-up. That’s real money on the table, not some vague promise. The projects that adopt these innovations are the ones that will succeed.   The days of waiting for cheaper materials and labor are over. The numbers don’t lie, and the market is only getting tighter. The only way forward is faster, more efficient builds through technology and prefabrication. So, if you’re still stuck thinking that costs will magically drop, it’s time to wake up. The future is already here, and those who embrace it will thrive. The rest? Well, you know what happens.   What’s your plan to reduce timelines and get ahead? Let’s talk. #ConstructionInnovation #Prefabrication #ModularConstruction #BuildingFaster #CostEfficiency #ConstructionTrends #ReduceTimelines #FutureOfConstruction #ConstructionIndustry #HighRiseConstruction #DextallInnovation

There’s something about humans that makes us cling to the familiar like a squirrel clinging to its last acorn in December. Take traditional construction methods, for instance. We’ve been building houses with wood, nails, and sheer stubbornness for centuries, and it’s hard to let go of that romantic image of the rugged carpenter, his beard flecked with sawdust, hammering away under a clear blue sky. But let’s be honest, folks. Traditional construction has its downsides, and they’re as obvious as a skunk at a garden party. It’s raining cats and dogs, and your construction site looks more like a mud wrestling pit than a place where future homeowners will sip their morning coffee. Wood frames are soaked, timelines are delayed, and costs are spiraling faster than a kid on a sugar high. Now, imagine a different scenario. Picture offsite construction with prefabricated cold-formed steel. It’s like comparing a Model T to a Tesla. Offsite construction means your components are crafted in a controlled environment, away from the whims of Mother Nature. No rain delays, no mud pits, just precision-engineered steel that’s ready to assemble faster than you can say “pass the screw gun.” When you’re building components in a factory, you’re not at the mercy of rain, snow, or heat waves. Your materials stay dry, and your project stays on schedule. No more wading through a swamp just to nail a two-by-four in place. Factory settings allow for strict quality control. Every piece of cold-formed steel is made to exact specifications, ensuring that everything fits together like a well-oiled machine. No more bowed beams or warped walls. With everything prefabricated, on-site assembly becomes a breeze. It’s like building with a giant Lego set, but instead of stepping on a tiny plastic brick and hopping around in pain, you’re efficiently putting together a sturdy structure. Cold-formed steel is 100% recyclable, making it a green choice. Plus, offsite construction generates less waste, which means fewer trips to the landfill and more trees in the forest. While traditionalists might try to argue cost, the long-term savings of reduced labor, faster build times, and lower maintenance costs make offsite construction a smart decision. So, to all the die-hard traditionalists out there, it’s time to embrace change. Swap out your wood frames for cold-formed steel, trade your muddy boots for a clean pair of steel toed factory slippers, and watch as your projects rise faster and stronger than ever before. Change might be hard, but it’s also necessary. And who knows? You might just find that this new way of building suits you better than an old pair of overalls. #ConstructionInnovation #OffsiteConstruction #ColdFormedSteel #ModernBuilding #EmbraceChange #ModularHousing #AffordableHousing Scottsdale Construction Systems Let’s leave the mud pits behind and build a future that’s as sturdy as it is sustainable. Cheers to embracing the new and improved!