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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 4 MIN

The Risks Nobody Talks About in Modular

from Built Different · host Spring Street Management Group

What are the risks in modular construction that nobody talks about?Modular has real advantages—but it also has risks that traditional construction doesn't. Understanding the trade-offs is how you manage them.Topics covered:Factory concentration risk—when one factory's problems become yoursTransportation damage—what happens in 400 miles of highway travelInterface complexity—where factory-built meets site-builtRegulatory friction—when the AHJ doesn't know modularWhy these risks require different mitigation strategiesFor developers, GCs, and capital partners evaluating modular risk profiles.Built Different is produced by Spring Street Management Group. New episodes drop weekdays at 6 AM Pacific.]]>

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