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Off-site construction (OSC) has long been seen as a promising approach to modernizing how we build. But here in 2025, it’s no longer just a promise—it’s a necessity. Especially in Atlantic Canada, where rural housing needs, climate resilience, and workforce challenges are uniquely pressing.
Calling all adventurers and seekers of the extraordinary! Prepare to embark on an awe-inspiring expedition that will transport you to the very frontiers of innovation and discovery. We indulge in a conversation with Jose Daniel Cuellar Lobo, a past student researcher at the OCRC and a research and data analyst at the City of Edmonton, to talk about his journey in off-site construction.
Off-site construction, often synonymous with terms like modular or prefabricated construction, involves manufacturing and assembling building components away from the actual construction site. This method offers numerous advantages, including reduced build times, enhanced quality control and cost savings.
If you're in the construction industry, you might be curious about the buzz around off-site construction. Off-site construction, which may otherwise be called modular or prefabricated construction, has been growing in popularity over the years. But what makes it stand out from traditional construction methods?
If you're in the construction industry or considering a new building project, you've probably heard the term "off-site construction" tossed around. But what exactly is it, and how does it work?
We're happy to have participated in the OCRC's growth since its inception. In this next evolutionary phase, we're confident that the OCRC’s added research and development capability will not only benefit the construction industry as a whole; it will also increase participation by the private sector to do more building research. This will bring more investment to the province and make UNB a hub for off-site construction practices.
Mr. Hans O. Klohn, President, OSCO Construction Group
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