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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 2 MIN

The Hidden Cost of Design Freeze

from Built Different · host Spring Street Management Group

What's the hidden cost of design freeze in modular construction?Design freeze is the moment that defines a modular project. But freezing design early has real costs—costs that traditional projects never face.Topics covered:Why design freeze happens 2-4 months earlier than traditionalThe hidden cost of committing before you have full market dataWhy changes that cost $50K in traditional cost $500K in modularWhat you're really trading when you freeze earlyFor developers and design teams planning modular projects.Built Different is produced by Spring Street Management Group. New episodes drop weekdays at 6 AM Pacific.]]>

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Design freeze is the moment that defines a modular project. But what no one tells you is that freezing design early has real costs—costs that traditional projects never face.

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