Posts about the construction industry overall and the Epsilon Industries methodology for off-site construction.
The growth (both historical and forecasted) in the density of data center cooling requirements is staggering. This growth has been driven by increasing demand for computing capacity and speed; the more computing power output, the more electrical power input is required – and associated cooling. …
We encounter a lot of terminology overlap in the construction industry, particularly when it comes to the terms Off-Site Construction, modular, and prefabricated. Those terms have shared meaning and understanding, but the delivered results are far from uniform. While the terms are used interchangeably, the…
Epsilon’s Jeffrey Johnson and Paul Kirchhoff had the pleasure of speaking at Hanson Wade’s inaugural “Advanced Manufacturing Facility Construction” conference last month in Nashville, TN. The duo was impressed with the collection of skills, perspectives and experience gathered – it was encouraging to see so…
With more than two decades in the business, the Epsilon team has built an impressive track record as a leader in the Off-Site Construction (OSC) industry. Although we are known for our innovative designs, robust construction standards and turnkey focus, it’s important to note we…
As a leading designer and constructor of highly customized packaged mechanical and electrical utility systems, we know project teams want a solution that is better, faster and easier. This is particularly evident in fast-to-market industries that benefit from quickly ramping up new production and manufacturing…
In the construction industry, we often find ourselves at the mercy of Mother Nature. One significant benefit of modular Off-Site Construction (OSC) is that fabrication and assembly occur inside a climate-controlled environment. We’ve shared in the past how that certainty is a benefit when attracting and…
Four years ago we shared takeaways from an interview with Brendan Betchel (CEO of Betchel Group) about what keeps him and other industry professionals awake at night. Since then, a global pandemic disrupted the industry, and the worries of today are both similar and far…
Young people today are accustomed to customizing virtual worlds using pre-established building blocks in games like Minecraft, Roblox or The Sims. This got us thinking – could this familiarity with immersive sandbox environments be leveraged to develop a workforce that embraces Design for Manufacturing and…
Somewhere between 25 and 40 percent of landfill mass comes from construction waste. That’s probably not surprising to anyone in the construction industry. However, what’s often overlooked is the close connection between construction-generated physical waste and the upstream digital waste. Digital waste is an unintended…
We’re pleased to share this exclusive interview from the team at the Advancing Preconstruction 2023 conference and Epsilon Industries’ Chief Revenue Officer, Paul Kirchhoff. Watch the video for Paul’s insights on expectation meetings, supply chain volatility, design assist, and the possibility of a recession, all…
