[EXPRESS] 'Streamlining the ADU Process'

If you've been following along with our conversations around housing supply solutions, you'll enjoy this episode with John Geary, CEO and Co-Founder of Abodu, the ADU company. Abodu builds no-compromise backyard homes (also called Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs) that expand a property’s livable space. John and Co-Founder Eric McInerney founded Abodu to streamline the process of installing an ADU. Together they have created an innovative concierge service that project manages the entire process of building an ADU from permitting to installation, in under six months.In this episode, John shares his insight into how Abodu has approached streamlining the ADU permitting and construction process. He highlights their process including factory construction, jurisdiction partnerships, and shipping, explains the difference in types of prefab construction, shares how Abodu accommodates variations in site conditions, and much more. Thank you to our sponsors!Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscape Architecture in Anaheim, California is a young, ambitious, fast growing firm providing landscape architecture planning and design services to the AEC industry, real estate developers and public agencies alike. Sitio's expertise with designing California native landscapes and water efficiency calculations makes permitting a smooth, painless process. The Sitio team is continuously revising and improving workflows to better meet project milestones while providing the flexibility to work within client schedules. Their work from anywhere, anytime' office schedule allows for agility when it comes to delivering client work and balancing personal time and life events. The Sitio team aims to create living, vibrant outdoor functional spaces. Learn more at www.sitiola.com or call/text 657-217-6169 to see how Sitio can help with your latest development project.NCARBShape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB’s profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Bounced Back" by Blue TopazIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:DATM