--- title: VBC Blog description: The VBC Blog --- [![Layer_1 (3)](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/VBC_2023/Layer_1%20(3).svg) ](https://www.vbc.co?hsLang=en) [![phone-icon](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/VBC_2023/Vector%20(8).svg) ](https://www.vbc.co/contact?hsLang=en) [![phone-icon](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/VBC_2023/Vector%20(8).svg) ](https://www.vbc.co/contact?hsLang=en) # The Off-Site Builder Blog ##### Do More With Modular ##### Categories Catagories - [Featured](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/featured#blog-list-scroll) - [Case studies](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/case-studies#blog-list-scroll) - [Costs & pricing](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/costs-pricing#blog-list-scroll) - [Industry news](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/industry-news#blog-list-scroll) - [Modular 101](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/modular-101#blog-list-scroll) [All](https://www.vbc.co/blog) [Featured](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/featured#blog-list-scroll) [Case studies](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/case-studies#blog-list-scroll) [Costs & pricing](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/costs-pricing#blog-list-scroll) [Industry news](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/industry-news#blog-list-scroll) [Modular 101](https://www.vbc.co/blog/tag/modular-101#blog-list-scroll) ##### [ What We Wish Architects Knew About Modular Construction](https://www.vbc.co/blog/what-we-wish-architects-knew-about-modular-construction) The construction landscape is evolving rapidly, and modular construction is... ##### [ Solving the Housing Crisis: VBC's Veterans Village Leads the Way](https://www.vbc.co/blog/solving-the-housing-crisis-vbcs-veterans-village-leads-the-way-0) The United States continues to face a growing housing crisis that has reached... ## Compare modular to traditional construction. ##### [ What We Wish Architects Knew About Modular Construction](https://www.vbc.co/blog/what-we-wish-architects-knew-about-modular-construction) The construction landscape is evolving rapidly, and modular construction is... ##### [ Solving the Housing Crisis: VBC's Veterans Village Leads the Way](https://www.vbc.co/blog/solving-the-housing-crisis-vbcs-veterans-village-leads-the-way-0) The United States continues to face a growing housing crisis that has reached... ##### [ Solving the Housing Crisis: VBC's Veterans Village Leads the Way](https://www.vbc.co/blog/solving-the-housing-crisis-vbcs-veterans-village-leads-the-way) The United States continues to face a growing housing crisis that has reached... ##### [ Building Sustainably: Key Insights from Nature's Kai Tak Embodied Carbon Construction Study](https://www.vbc.co/blog/building-sustainably-key-insights-from-natures-kai-tak-embodied-carbon-construction-study) Sustainability has become a critical focus in transforming the construction... ##### [ How to Vet a Modular Factory for Your Project (5 Must Ask Questions)](https://www.vbc.co/blog/how-to-vet-a-modular-factory-for-your-project-5-must-ask-questions) Special thank you to ICG for their contributions to this post. When it comes to... ##### [ Is Modular Actually Cheaper?](https://www.vbc.co/blog/is-modular-actually-cheaper) It’s the age old question we get in the modular construction industry: is... ##### [ Flexible or Productized - What's the Modular Way?](https://www.vbc.co/blog/flexible-or-productised-whats-the-modular-way) Working with modular can sometimes be a balancing act between the client’s... ##### [ Prefabs – A Lesson From History](https://www.vbc.co/blog/prefabs-a-lesson-from-history) Public Authorities around the world are struggling with various housing issues.... ##### [ Revolutionizing Multi-Family Housing: Modular vs. Traditional Construction](https://www.vbc.co/blog/revolutionizing-multi-family-housing-modular-vs.-traditional-construction) See the difference for yourself: As the demand for multi-family housing... ##### [ The Future of Hospitality Construction: Modular vs Traditional Methods](https://www.vbc.co/blog/the-future-of-hospitality-construction-modular-vs-traditional-methods) See the difference for yourself: As the hospitality industry is ever-evolving,... ##### [ How to Identify the Right Site and Project for Modular Construction](https://www.vbc.co/blog/how-to-identify-the-right-site-and-project-for-modular-construction) Modular construction is on the rise among large-scale project developers. As... ##### [ Is Modular Construction Actually Faster? Why?](https://www.vbc.co/blog/is-modular-construction-actually-faster-why) If there’s one thing that modular construction is known for it's speed. But,... ##### [ How Modular Projects Are Priced; and How to Keep Your Budget on Track](https://www.vbc.co/blog/how-modular-projects-are-priced-and-how-to-keep-your-budget-on-track) Modular construction has gained significant traction in recent years as a... ##### [ 5 Tips for Getting Financing For Your Modular Construction (Plus, 1 thing to avoid!)](https://www.vbc.co/blog/5-tips-for-getting-financing-for-your-modular-construction-plus-1-thing-to-avoid) Starting on a modular construction project for your large-scale project holds... ##### [ Say Aloha to the OHANA Lodges in Germany's Premier Water Park &  Resort Tropical Islands](https://www.vbc.co/blog/say-aloha-to-the-ohana-lodges-in-germanys-premier-tropical-islands) Germany might not typically be seen as a tropical destination, but this resort... ##### [ Transforming Construction: 3 Expert Tips for Designing Modular Projects](https://www.vbc.co/blog/transforming-construction-3-expert-tips-for-designing-modular-projects) Let’s talk facts. Traditional construction is too slow to keep up with the... ##### [ Streamlining Multi-Family Construction: The Efficiency of Standardized Modular Housing](https://www.vbc.co/blog/streamlining-multi-family-construction-the-efficiency-of-standardized-modular-housing) Volumetric Building Companies is pleased to feature this guest article written... ##### [ What We Wish All Developers Knew About Modular Construction](https://www.vbc.co/blog/what-we-wish-all-developers-knew-about-modular-construction) In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, one method has been steadily... ##### [ Modular Construction: The Solution to Building Homes in the Midst of Climate Change](https://www.vbc.co/blog/modular-construction-the-solution-to-building-homes-in-the-midst-of-climate-change) In an era marked by the unpredictable impacts of climate change, the need for... ##### [ 6 Things We Wish Every Lender Knew About Modular Construction](https://www.vbc.co/blog/6-things-we-wish-every-lender-knew-about-modular-construction) As the demand for efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective building solutions... ##### [ The 6 Best Federal Funding Options for Commercial Building Conversions](https://www.vbc.co/blog/6-best-federal-funding-options-for-commercial-building-conversions) The Biden-Harris Administration has passed a crucial initiative to assist... ##### [ Modular Construction: The Sustainable Solution for Affordable Housing](https://www.vbc.co/blog/modular-construction-the-sustainable-solution-for-affordable-housing) The affordable housing crisis has reached a tipping point, dominating headlines... ##### [ Biden Administration Initiative Transforms Vacant Offices into New Housing](https://www.vbc.co/blog/biden-administration-initiative-transforms-vacant-offices-into-new-housing) Following the COVID pandemic, the U.S. workforce has experienced a major shift... ##### [ Can Converting Buildings using Modular Refurbishment Save Our Cities while Saving the Planet?](https://www.vbc.co/blog/can-converting-buildings-using-modular-refurbishment-save-our-cities-while-saving-the-planet) How a modular approach to conversions can leverage the building blocks of past... ##### [ Solving the Student Housing Crisis: The Power of Modular Construction](https://www.vbc.co/blog/solving-the-student-housing-crisis-the-power-of-modular-construction) The student housing crisis is a growing concern in a multitude of cities across... ##### [ 4 Ways to Streamline Your Commercial to Residential Conversion in the UK](https://www.vbc.co/blog/4-ways-to-streamline-your-commercial-to-residential-conversion-in-the-uk) Business districts in the UK are experiencing a unique challenge in the wake of... ##### [ Wall Street Journal Spotlight: Modular Construction 101](https://www.vbc.co/blog/wall-street-journal-spotlight-modular-construction-101) After years of facing a global construction worker shortage, could modular... ##### [ What I Learned About Manufacturing From Elon Musk](https://www.vbc.co/blog/what-i-learned-about-manufacturing-from-elon-musk) This blog is written by Caitlin Bigelow. You can connect with her on LinkedIn... ##### [ Why is it so expensive to build anything in America? Vaughan Buckley weighs in on the Freakonomics Podcast](https://www.vbc.co/blog/why-is-it-so-expensive-to-build-anything-in-america) Could modular construction be the answer to skyrocketing construction costs and... ##### [ Factory Spotlight: VBC’s California Modular Factory](https://www.vbc.co/blog/factory-spotlight-vbcs-california-modular-factory) Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) has been a frontrunner in large-scale... ##### [ How Long Do Modular Structures Last?](https://www.vbc.co/blog/how-long-do-modular-structures-last) Modular construction is fast growing in popularity amongst developers for its... ##### [ How Modular Construction Financing Works: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.vbc.co/blog/how-do-modular-construction-draws-work) The possibilities of modular construction have evolved far beyond what was ever... ##### [ The Evolution of Off-site Construction: A Look at Modular Building Methods](https://www.vbc.co/blog/the-evolution-of-offsite-constructiona-look-at-modular-building-methods) In the ever-changing landscape of construction and housing development, it’s... ##### [ Building Smarter and Easier: How Modular Construction Lowers Costs for Affordable Housing](https://www.vbc.co/blog/building-smarter-and-easier-how-modular-construction-lowers-costs-for-affordable-housing) With high costs of labor and materials and salaries losing the race against... ##### [ Overcoming Skilled Labor Shortages: How Off-site Construction Can Bridge the Gap.](https://www.vbc.co/blog/overcoming-skilled-labor-shortages-how-offsite-construction-can-bridge-the-gap) It’s no secret that the construction industry is facing a daunting challenge.... ##### [ Our Post Mortem Analysis on Veev](https://www.vbc.co/blog/our-post-mortem-analysis-on-veev) In a news cycle that loves dramatic headlines and big failures I’m offering a... ##### [ VBC Expands Operations with a Global Centre of MMC Excellence in Ireland](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-expands-its-operations-in-ireland) The expansion of global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building... ##### [ Why the Need for Modular Construction has Never Been Greater](https://www.vbc.co/blog/why-the-need-for-modular-construction-has-never-been-greater) David Johnson, Pre-construction Director at Volumetric Building Companies,... ##### [ Polcom Awarded Contracts Worth Over £2M to Furnish Five New Whitbread Hotels](https://www.vbc.co/blog/polcom-awarded-contracts-worth-over-2m-to-furnish-five-new-whitbread-hotels) Hotel fitout specialist, Polcom Furniture by Volumetric Building Companies, has... ##### [ Polcom delivers 15th Hotel Furniture Project for Whitbread's HUB by Premier Inn Brand](https://www.vbc.co/blog/polcom-delivers-15th-hotel-furniture-project-for-whitbreads-hub-by-premier-brand) Hotel fitout specialist, Polcom Furniture by Volumetric Building Companies, has... ##### [ EY Announces Vaughan Buckley of Volumetric Building Companies  as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Philadelphia Award Winner](https://www.vbc.co/blog/ey-announces-vaughan-buckley-of-volumetric-building-companies-as-an-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2023-greater-philadelphia-award-winner) Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building a... ##### [ VBC Expands its UK Modular Team with New Director Appointment](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-expands-its-uk-modular-team-with-new-director-appointment) Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, has expanded... ##### [ VBC awarded £10m modular contract for £22m, 500 bed hotel in Germany](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-to-build-tropical-islands-resort-hotel) Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, has secured... ##### [ MEET OUR TEAM - David Johnson, UK Pre-construction Director](https://www.vbc.co/blog/david-johnson-joins-vbc-as-uk-pre-construction-director) He brings broad experience of the offsite sector to his role as well as a deep... ##### [ VBC Announces Support for New York Governor’s Decision to Veto Senate Bill S4738](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-announces-support-for-new-york-governors-decision-to-veto-senate-bill-s4738) Governor Hochul vetoed the bill on December 29, 2022, following sixth months of... ##### [ VBC Launches Prototype for Fairfield by Marriott](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-launches-prototype-modular-hotel-for-fairfield-by-marriott) Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, has... ##### [ VBC's 7th project for citizenM delivers Multimillion £ Contract for new London Hotel](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-delivers-multimillion-pound-offsite-contract-for-a-new-hotel-in-london-its-7th-project-for-citizenm) Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies, which has... ##### [ 2022 Ivory Prize Winner Announcement](https://www.vbc.co/blog/2022-ivory-prize-winner-announcement) Three Initiatives Honored for Tackling Nation’s Housing Affordability Crisis... ##### [ VBC Announces UK Expansion](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-announces-uk-expansion) Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), has... ##### [ Companies Partner to Help Solve San Francisco’s Public Restroom Issue](https://www.vbc.co/blog/san-francisco-public-restroom-issue) SAN FRANCISCO C.A. (Nov. 3, 2022) —Two modular companies have partnered to... ##### [ Volumetric Building Companies Holds First Responders Appreciation Event in Berwick following Tragic August Events](https://www.vbc.co/blog/volumetric-building-companies-holds-first-responders-appreciation-event-in-berwick-following-tragic-august-events) VBC acquired a 365,000 square foot Berwick facility in May, making the town the... ##### [ Volumetric Building Companies Acquires Factory to Offer More Solutions to Housing Crisis in Northeast Cities](https://www.vbc.co/blog/volumetric-building-companies-acquires-factory-to-offer-more-solutions-to-housing-crisis-in-northeast-cities) The 356,000 square-foot facility will increase VBC’s modular operations in... ##### [ Volumetric Building Companies Announces Board of Director Appointments](https://www.vbc.co/blog/volumetric-building-companies-announces-board-of-directors-appointments-the-six-member-board-is-comprised-of-two-vbc-executives-and-four-external-partners) The six-member board is comprised of two VBC executives and four external... ##### [ VBC Expands to Tracy, CA](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-expands-to-tracy-ca) Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), announced today that the company has... ##### [ VBC Announces Relocation of East Coast Operations](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-announces-relocation-of-east-coast-operations) Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), a global leader in the construction sector... ##### [ VBC Merges with Polcom Group](https://www.vbc.co/blog/vbc-merges-with-polcom-group) Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) announced today that the company has merged... ##### [ Women in Construction 2021](https://www.vbc.co/blog/wic2021) At VBC, we are committed to cultivating an environment that celebrates... ## Find Out What Modular Can Do For You ##### Talk to Us Today [ Discuss A Project ](https://www.vbc.co/your-modular-benefit?hsLang=en) [![Footerlogo](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/VBC_2023/Footerlogo.png) ](https://www.vbc.co?hsLang=en) COMPANY [ Contact VBC ](https://www.vbc.co/contact?hsLang=en) [ Careers ](https://www.vbc.co/careers?hsLang=en) [ Purchase Order T&Cs ](https://www.vbc.co/purchase-order-terms-and-conditions?hsLang=en) [ Privacy Policy ](https://www.vbc.co/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) OFF-SITE BUILDING BLOG [ What We Wish Architects Knew About Modular Construction ](https://www.vbc.co/blog/what-we-wish-architects-knew-about-modular-construction) [ Solving the Housing Crisis: VBC's Veterans Village Leads the Way ](https://www.vbc.co/blog/solving-the-housing-crisis-vbcs-veterans-village-leads-the-way-0) [ Solving the Housing Crisis: VBC's Veterans Village Leads the Way ](https://www.vbc.co/blog/solving-the-housing-crisis-vbcs-veterans-village-leads-the-way) PRODUCT LINES [ Affordable Housing ](https://www.vbc.co/modular/affordable-housing?hsLang=en) [ Healthcare ](https://www.vbc.co/modular/healthcare?hsLang=en) [ Hospitality ](https://www.vbc.co/modular/hospitality?hsLang=en) [ Multi-Family Apartments ](https://www.vbc.co/modular/apartments?hsLang=en) [ Refugee Housing ](https://www.vbc.co/modular/refugee-housing?hsLang=en) [ Student Housing ](https://www.vbc.co/modular/student-housing?hsLang=en) [ Furniture ](https://www.vbc.co/furniture-0?hsLang=en) MODULAR FACTORIES Tracy U.S. 2302 E. 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