Innovation in Modular Housing With Rory Rubin

Episode 380: Innovation in Modular Housing With Rory Rubin Rory Rubin Showcases the Phenomenal Projects at S.I. Container Builds Modular Housing, Container Builds, Affordable Housing, Building Code Rory Rubin shows us first hand how S.I. Container Builds is bringing high quality, low maintenance steel dwellings to help solve the housing supply shortage! Rory jumps right with a recap of modular housing and the advantages it brings over traditional brick and wood housing structures. She shares lessons learned after 7 successful years of leading S.I. Container Builds. Our video viewers get to see an awesome container building constructed for Navy Pier and Rory breaks down some complex projects. This episode showcases the innovation within modular housing and Rory makes it clear that container builds are quality housing stock that everyone should strongly consider! 00:44 – Rory’s journey from social work to sustainable construction 05:30 – The Palatine group home for trafficked youth using 20 containers 08:21 – Launching S.I. Container Builds in 2018 and the COVID-driven pivot 10:40 – Building modular projects in Boston, Wisconsin, and Chicago suburbs 14:00 – Addressing misconceptions: container homes are high-end and safe 16:11 – U.S. container surplus and sourcing across the country 19:12 – Subdivisions, electric-only builds, and solar-ready infrastructure 22:25 – Design innovations: quartz counters, smart layouts, 9’ ceilings 25:00 – Regulatory, insurance, and financing progress for modular homes 28:00 – Future goals: scaling modular for affordability and generational wealth Join us as we share our winning strategies, success stories, obstacles we've encountered, and most importantly, the lessons we have learned along the way. If you are ready to learn the ins and outs of the investing in Chicago and suburbs. SUBSCRIBE: http://ow.ly/pNzU50BFJtU Got an idea for the show? Shoot us an email at straightupchicagoinvestor@gmail.com Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: http://ow.ly/lquy50BGadL Make our acquaintance on our Club: http://ow.ly/RZvr50BGaei Give us a shout on Facebook: http://ow.ly/Qqr350BGaeM Visit our world directly: https://www.straightupchicagoinvestor.com/ Listen to the 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 on your favorite streaming service: http://ow.ly/lI7050BGafp