Software for Industrialized Construction with Joel Hutchines
A deep discussion of how Splash Modular/Slate Technologies facilitates decision support for designers and generals involved in modular construction.
April 17, 2023 | Charles Rathmann
Slate Technologies Chief Product Officer Joel Hutchines lays out how things have evolved since Slate purchased Splash Modular, the confusing terminology around modular/offsite construction and how a software tool can aggregate data from multiple sources to facilitate design decisions as building teams move from traditional to modern methods.
Since the acquisition, the product according to Hutchines has migrated to focus more on the contractor and less strictly on design. Thanks to integrations with ERP, project management software and even production equipment used to generate modules or components, this tech could help contractors and their manufacturing partners evolve beyond traditional construction.
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