On this episode, we speak with Stephen Branch, President of Metric Modular. Founded in 1977 and based out of Agassiz BC, Metric Modular is one of North America's largest commercial modular construction companies bringing innovation and quality to every project. Today Metric Modular specializes in multi-family affordable and market housing, student accommodation and education spaces, hotels and workforce accommodation, and high-performance energy-efficient modular buildings. Metric Modular de-risks projects by using innovative modular construction techniques to shorten project timelines, increase quality control and accelerate return on investment for customers.
On this episode, we speak with Stephen about his personal career journey from his executive time at Ritchie Brothers to living abroad from Dubai to Singapore. We chat about his ability to make lateral moves early in his career to gain wide-ranging and diversified experience to equip him for his job today leading Metric Modular.
On the show, we dive into the story of metric modular. From their early beginnings as Britco, to their acquisition by Triple M Group of Companies, to where they are today. A leading modular constructor that is able to design, build, deliver and install award-winning buildings, no matter how challenging the location. In our conversation, We speak about the modular sector in general and some of the momentum and challenges in the industry today. We chat about what projects best work from a modular delivery, and how Metric Modular has been able to transform from an RFP driven business, to a negotiated contract business. Creating a collaborative and transparent organization and building process. This is a great episode to learn more about modular construction and how the industry as a whole is changing.
About Metric Modular:
Founded in 1977 and based out of Agassiz BC, Metric Modular is one of North America's largest commercial modular construction companies bringing innovation and quality to every project. Metric Modular specializes in multi-family affordable and market housing, student accommodation and education spaces, hotels and workforce accommodation, and high-performance energy-efficient modular buildings. Metric Modular de-risks projects by using innovative modular construction techniques to shorten project timelines, increase quality control and accelerate return on investment for customers.
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