If you’ve spent any time around offsite construction or component manufacturing, chances are you’ve come across Dave Cooper. Through Dave Cooper LIVE, he’s visited the plants, walked the lines, and talked with the people driving innovation, from modular builders and panelizers to truss manufacturers and the technology teams behind them. Few have seen the offsite ecosystem as completely as he has.
Seeing the Whole Picture
At BCMC, Dave shared how every part of the offsite world is connected. Component manufacturers, modular builders, and panel producers are all solving similar problems, just from different angles. “We’re all working toward the same goal,” he said. “The challenge is getting everyone talking to each other.”
That collaboration is where Dave sees the most potential. The lessons learned in one shop or sector often have direct applications in another. Whether it’s automation, lean workflow, or material optimization, open dialogue helps the entire industry move forward.
Data, AI, and the Next Chapter of Manufacturing
Dave believes the next phase of progress will not just come from faster saws or smarter layouts but from better use of data he noted. “We’re finally starting to realize how powerful it can be.”
AI and structured data are helping manufacturers understand the full lifecycle of their products, from design to assembly to warranty. For component manufacturers, that means turning raw production data into actionable insights, reducing waste, improving margins, and strengthening quality control.
Breaking Down Silos in Offsite Construction
Despite a shared mission, the offsite world often works in isolation. Modular companies, wall panel producers, and truss manufacturers tend to focus inward, even as their technologies overlap. Dave’s call is simple: unify.
He believes that bringing these groups together, sharing data, workflows, and design tools, will lead to faster innovation and greater industry recognition. “We don’t need a new association,” he said. “We need a stronger community.”
A Shared Future
Dave Cooper’s perspective is refreshing because it centers on people as much as progress. He sees how builders, manufacturers, and software developers can work together to build not just structures but a smarter, more connected industry.
That is what makes his voice so valuable to component manufacturers today. He is turning conversations into momentum and helping define what comes next for offsite construction.
Learn more about Dave Cooper at https://www.davecooper.live/
