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The Prefab Pod
by Prefab Review
A podcast by Prefab Review where we interview experts and leading companies in the prefab and modular housing & real estate industries. We get the answers that buyers need.
Episodes
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Episode 42 - Alexis Rivas, Cover
In this episode, Michael Frank of Prefab Review chats with Alexis Rivas, co-founder of Cover. They delve into the innovative prefab construction processes at Cover, including their all-steel, panelized building systems and their expansion into single-family homes and ADUs in Southern California....
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Episode 41 - Prefab Pod Live Chat Prefab Home Construction in Mountain Towns
In this episode, we speak with Toby Long, architect at Clever Homes, about the complexities and considerations of building prefab homes in mountain areas, specifically ski towns. Topics discussed include site diligence, the rising difficulty and costs of mountain construction, the benefits of...
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Episode 40 - Prefab Pod Live Chat on Wildfire Rebuilds, Toby Long of Clever Homes
In this episode, host Michael Frank is joined by Toby Long, architect at Clever Homes, to discuss the intricacies of prefabricated construction and fire rebuilds. The discussion aims to demystify the prefab industry, address common questions, and provide valuable insights for those affected by...
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Episode 39 - Cole Painter, New Primitive
Prefab Review's Michael Frank talks with Cole Painter of New Primitive, regarding their modular wellness suites. In addition to talking about the evolution of New Primitive as a company, they also discuss how prefab construction is being used to deliver high-end home saunas and cold plunge units…
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Episode 38 - Herb Rogove & Wayne Norbeck, Liv-Connect
Prefab Review's Michael Frank talks with Herb Rogove & Wayne Norbeck of Liv-Connected about their unique, small square footage homes. They discuss Liv-Connected's unique value offering for emergency relief and health-centered housing as well as their unique design and architectural systems.
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Episode 37 - Jordan Easterling, Building Swell
Jordan Easterling, the Founder of Building Swell, a technology company that helps prefab home builders track and manage their operations, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review. Their conversation covers a range of prefab housing topics including construction timelines, manufacturing...
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Episode 36 - Prefab Pod Live Chat on Building Site Evaluation - Toby Long, Clever Home
Toby Long, architect at Clever Homes, and Prefab Review’s Michael Frank discuss evaluating potential building sites and selecting a parcel of land. Within that, they cover things like necessary site requirements, questions to ask, and other points of diligence potential buyers should consider…
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Episode 35 - Mike Wneck, Jacobsen Homes
Mike Wneck, VP of Business Development at Jacobsen Homes, and Michael Frank of Prefab Review discuss the products and operations of a large prefab home company like Jacobsen Homes. Additionally, they discuss the difference between modular homes and manufactured homes and how those differences can...
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Episode 34 - David Latimer, New Frontier Design
David Latimer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Design speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the birth and growth of New Frontier Design. They cover multiple stages of the company's evolution including custom tiny homes, affordable luxury tiny homes, interior design, and even their role...
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Episode 33 - Galiano Tiramani, Boxabl
Galiano Tiramani, founder of Boxabl, and Michael Frank of Prefab Review talk about Boxabl, their unique housing product, and their rapid growth. Together, they discuss Boxabl's folding housing system which aims to be more affordable, easier to ship, and quicker to set up than traditional modular...
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Episode 32 - Jason Webster, Huntington Homes
Jason Webster, the owner of Huntington Homes, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the growth and evolution of Huntington Homes: from their start as part of a home dealer network to their evolution as both a pre-designed and custom home builder. They also talk about the logistics of...
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Episode 31 - Chris Jaussi, Zip Kit Homes
Chris Jaussi, owner of Zip Kit Homes and Michael Frank of Prefab Review discuss kit homes and their benefits. Additionally, they cover Zip Kit Homes' operations and product offerings, ranging from their small-footprint Zip Pods to their larger, single-family homes, and even multi-family offerings.
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Episode 30 - Jake Knoth, BarnPros
Jake Knoth, CEO of BarnPros and Michael Frank from Prefa Review discuss the intricacies of building barn kits and barn kit homes, including timeline, cost, and key things to consider. Additionally, Jake explains the evolution of BarnPros and their operations from a small company at the start of…
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Episode 29 - Ryan Abernathy, DROP Structures
Ryan Abernathy, the founder of DROP Structures, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about DROP Structures’ evolution from an idea to enter a small, prefabricated home in a contest just to producing up to 180 homes a year, all in just 5 years. Additionally, they discuss what goes into...
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Episode 28 - Steve Weissmann, Tumbleweed Tiny Homes
Steve Weissmann, CEO of Tumbleweed Tiny House and Michael Frank of Prefab Review discuss all things "tiny house". From Steve's interest in the tiny house movement first as a customer and then as the CEO of Tumbleweed to the operations of Tumbleweed Tiny Homes and even the specifics of using a…
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Episode 27 - Paul Buraczynski & Michael Hawkes, Acorn Deck House Company
Paul Buraczynski and Michael Hawkes, the general manager and design manager respectively, of Acorn Deck House speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the history of Acorn Deck House Comany. They discuss the evolution of Acorn House and Deck House as well as answer common questions about...
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Episode 26 - Marc Bovet, BONE Structure
Marc Bovet, founder of BONE Structure speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the origins of BONE Structure and their tech-forward building system and process. They speak about how BONE Structure is uniquely positioned in the prefab market and what makes their offering unique.
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Episode 25 - Joseph Tanney, Resolution: 4 Architecture
Joseph Tanney, a founding partner and architect at Resolution: 4 Architecture speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about RES4's operations as an architect of high-end, custom prefab and modular homes. From their start working on New York apartment and loft renovations to developing…
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Episode 24 - Alexander Kolbe, evoDOMUS
Alexander Kolbe, co-Founder and lead designer of evoDOMUS speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about evoDOMUS' fully custom design-build process. From the company's background in European architecture to their current operations, where they offer sustainable, custom modular homes for buyers...
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Episode 23 - John Geary, Abodu
John Geary, co-Founder of Abodu - a West Coast-based builder of ADUs speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Abodu's full-service ADU offerings. From their sales process, to site preparation, manufacturing, and even installation, Abodu has designed their operations to address the biggest...
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Episode 22 - Jordan Bem, Moliving
Jordan Bem, co-Founder of Moliving - a high-end hospitality group that uses prefab construction to enable logistical flexibility, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Moliving's unique approach to hotel construction and hospitality. They discuss Moliving's business plan and how…
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Episode 21 - Sam Ruben, Mighty Buildings
Jeremy Nova, CSO and co-Founder of Mighty Buildings, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Mighty Buildings' unique, 3D printing approach to the prefab housing industry as well as their current ADU offerings . They discuss the process behind 3D printing an ADU how they forsee this...
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Episode 20 - Jeremy Nova, Studio Shed
Jeremy Nova, creative director and co-Founder of Studio Shed, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Studio Shed's past and present trajectory. They discuss the history of Studio Shed and how they have evolved into offering innovative backyard spaces that can range in purpose from…
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Episode 19 - Parlin Meyer, BrightBuilt Home
Parlin Meyer, architect and director of BrightBuilt Home, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about BrightBuilt's prefab and modular home offerings. They discuss BrightBuilt's net-zero, high preformance home designs and the future of the modular housing industry.
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Episode 18 - Patrick Quinton, Dweller
Patrick Quinton, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dweller, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Dweller's ADU offerings and their ground lease financing product. They discuss Dweller's turn-key ADU offerings which allow buyers to not be overly-involved in the process. Patrick and Michael…
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Episode 17 - Lauren Tucker and Or Michaelo, Orbit Homes
Lauren Tucker and Or Michaelo, Co-Founders of Orbit Homes, speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Orbit Homes' prefab home and ADU offerings. In addition to covering Orbit Homes' assistance with wildfire rebuilds, Lauren and Or also address Orbit Homes' service area, cost, and product...
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Episode 16 - Kol Peterson, Understand the ADU Build Process
Kol Peterson, a blogger, teacher, and expert on all things relating to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about the process of building an ADU. Michael and Kol cover topics including local regulations, the design process, and financing an ADU.
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Episode 15 - Prefab Pod Live Chat - Toby Long, Clever Homes
Toby Long of Clever Homes and tobylongdesign speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review to help buyers better understand the prefab home building process, specifically as it relates to custom projects. In our interview, Michael talks with Toby Long who has over 20 years of experience in the…
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Episode 14 - Frank Vafaee and Zach Toering, Proto Homes
Frank Vafaee, CEO and chairman of Proto Homes and Zach Toering, director of business development speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review to help potential buyers better understand the prefab home building process. We cover questions specific to Proto Homes, such as what makes their design and...
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Episode 13 - Alan Gibson, GO Logic
Alan Gibson, founder of GO Logic and the GO Home, and Lily Keel, project manager and a GO Home owner, speak with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about GO Logic's design and manufacturing offerings in addition to their Passive House offerings They cover pricing, cost, and the service area of GO…
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Episode 12 - Chris Krager, Ma Modular
Chris Krager, founder of KRDB and the founding principle of Ma Modular, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Ma Modular's design and manufacturing offerings as well as their commitment to offering affordable and accessible architecture. They cover pricing, cost, and the service area…
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Episode 11 - Steve Glenn, Plant Prefab
Steve Glenn, founder of Plant Prefab and Living Homes and the current CEO of Plant Prefab, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Plant Prefab's design and manufacturing offerings. They cover pricing, cost, and the service area of Plant Prefab as well as a variety of questions relevant…
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Episode 10 - Geoffrey Warner, Alchemy
Geoffrey Warner, principal architect and owner of Alchemy, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Alchemy's unique prefab home offerings. They cover pricing, cost, and the service area of Alchemy as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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Episode 9 - Jim Russell, Ideabox
Jim Russell, owner and principal of Ideabox, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Ideabox's prefab manufactured and modular home offerings. They cover pricing, cost, and the service area of Ideabox as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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Episode 8 - Steve Linton, Deltec Homes
Steve Linton, President of Deltec Homes, speaks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Deltec Homes' prefab home offerings as well as the future of the prefab home industry. They cover the pricing, cost, and the service area of Deltec Homes as well as a variety of questions relevant to…
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Episode 7 - Paul Nyulassie, DIGZPrefab
Paul Nyulassie, Principal at DIGZPrefab and NYUDesigns, talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about DIGZPrefab's home offerings as well as prefab construction and ADUs in the U.S. and the Bay Area, specifically. They cover the pricing, cost, and the service area of DIGZPrefab as well as a...
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Episode 6 - Brian Gaudio, Module
Brian Gaudio, CEO and Founder of Module, talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about Module's unique home offerings as well as modular and panelized construction. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Module as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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Episode 5 - Steve Vallejos, PrefabADU
Steve Vallejos, CEO of PrefabADU, talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in California and PrefabADU. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of PrefabADU as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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Episode 4 - Brian Kuzdas, CEO of S2A Modular
Brian Kuzdas, CEO of S2A Modular talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and S2A Modular They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of S2A as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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Episode 3 - Tedd Benson, Bensonwood and Unity Homes
Tedd Benson of Bensonwood and Unity Homes talks with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and Bensonwood. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Bensonwood and Unity Homes as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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Episode 2 - Toby Long, Clever Homes
Toby Long of Clever Homes with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and Clever Homes They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Clever Homes as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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Episode 1 - Kaveh Khatibloo, CEO of Stillwater Dwellings
Kaveh Khatibloo, CEO of Stillwater Dwellings chats with Michael Frank of Prefab Review about his career and Stillwater Dwellings. They cover the pricing, cost, and service area of Stillwater Dwellings as well as a variety of questions relevant to potential prefab buyers.
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A podcast by Prefab Review where we interview experts and leading companies in the prefab and modular housing & real estate industries. We get the answers that buyers need.
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