Opening the Playbook on Design for Offsite Construction
As offsite and modular construction continue to transform the way buildings are designed and delivered, project success increasingly hinges on thoughtful planning, early coordination, and a deep understanding of how design decisions impact every phase of construction. At this year’s International Builders’ Show, EVstudio is proud to contribute to the conversation through an educational presentation led by Dean Dalvit, focused on practical strategies for designing successful offsite projects.
“Opening the Playbook on Design for Offsite Construction” is a presentation presented by Dean Dalvit of EVstudio and will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 9:30–10:00 AM at the Orange County Convention Center. The session will be held in West 309B, within the NAHB Building Systems Councils Lounge, and is open to all IBS registrants.
This session is designed to provide attendees with a clear, actionable roadmap for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with offsite construction—bridging the gap between traditional design processes and modern, system-based building methods.
What It’s About
This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of essential design strategies and technical requirements specific to modular and offsite construction projects. Attendees will gain insight into how to design for success across permitting, manufacturing, and field construction, while maintaining alignment with conventional approval and construction workflows.
Through real-world case studies, Dean will walk through best practices at each phase of architecture and engineering, illustrating how early design decisions influence efficiency, constructability, coordination, and overall project outcomes. The session highlights opportunities for innovation through systematization, repeatability, and collaborative design—approaches that serve designers, manufacturers, contractors, and owners alike.
The presentation also addresses how offsite construction can be thoughtfully integrated into traditional design and permitting processes, offering strategies that help teams anticipate challenges, reduce risk, and streamline delivery without sacrificing quality or flexibility.
Whether attendees are new to offsite construction or have experience delivering modular projects, this session provides valuable insights for advancing and refining these techniques within today’s evolving building landscape. Participants will also receive free digital resources that are immediately actionable and can be applied to current and future projects.
How to Participate
This presentation is open to all IBS registration types, making it accessible to a broad audience of industry professionals interested in modular design, building systems, and construction innovation.
Presenter
Dean Dalvit brings extensive experience leading architectural and engineering efforts for offsite and modular construction projects across the country. His presentation draws directly from EVstudio’s hands-on project experience, offering a practical, design-forward perspective grounded in collaboration, efficiency, and real-world results.
As offsite and modular construction continue to transform the way buildings are designed and delivered, project success increasingly hinges on thoughtful planning, early coordination, and a deep understanding of how design decisions impact every phase of construction. At this year’s International Builders’ Show, EVstudio is proud to contribute to the conversation through an educational presentation led by Dean Dalvit, focused on practical strategies for designing successful offsite projects.
“Opening the Playbook on Design for Offsite Construction” is a presentation presented by Dean Dalvit of EVstudio and will take place on Wednesday, February 18, from 9:30–10:00 AM at the Orange County Convention Center. The session will be held in West 309B, within the NAHB Building Systems Councils Lounge, and is open to all IBS registrants.
This session is designed to provide attendees with a clear, actionable roadmap for navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with offsite construction—bridging the gap between traditional design processes and modern, system-based building methods.
What It’s About
This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of essential design strategies and technical requirements specific to modular and offsite construction projects. Attendees will gain insight into how to design for success across permitting, manufacturing, and field construction, while maintaining alignment with conventional approval and construction workflows.
Through real-world case studies, Dean will walk through best practices at each phase of architecture and engineering, illustrating how early design decisions influence efficiency, constructability, coordination, and overall project outcomes. The session highlights opportunities for innovation through systematization, repeatability, and collaborative design—approaches that serve designers, manufacturers, contractors, and owners alike.
The presentation also addresses how offsite construction can be thoughtfully integrated into traditional design and permitting processes, offering strategies that help teams anticipate challenges, reduce risk, and streamline delivery without sacrificing quality or flexibility.
Whether attendees are new to offsite construction or have experience delivering modular projects, this session provides valuable insights for advancing and refining these techniques within today’s evolving building landscape. Participants will also receive free digital resources that are immediately actionable and can be applied to current and future projects.
How to Participate
This presentation is open to all IBS registration types, making it accessible to a broad audience of industry professionals interested in modular design, building systems, and construction innovation.
