The Hammer Episode #70 – Make It Here, Build It There..
May 14, 2026
After decades in the commercial facade business building whole sections of skyscrapers in factories before shipping them to jobsites, Antonio Manchisi of Sapphire Balconies knows a thing or two about prefabricating construction components. He joins The Hammer to talk about how offsite and modular building are the norm in other parts of the world; how they can save costs, improve quality, efficiency and safety; and where they might not work best in residential renovation and custom building. In an environment where we’re all looking to get more done faster with less skilled labour, Manchisi brings some hearty food for thought on how we structure our project process.
