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BCMC 2026 This Week
The Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) is this week! BCMC is one of our favorite annual tradeshows and a trusted venue for structural building component manufacturers. It's a great event to attend and learn about the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and transformative ideas. We have several team members who will be attending BCMC 2026. Look for them at Booth #415....
4Ward Solutions Group Unites Family of Brands to Champion Offsite Manufacturers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE4Ward Solutions Group Unites Family of Brands to Champion Offsite Manufacturers New identity brings consulting, design, workforce, automation, and software together for manufacturers who have been forced to solve problems one vendor at a time. STANWOOD, WASHINGTON, AUGUST 24, 2026 - 4Ward Solutions Group, a consulting and services firm serving the offsite manufacturing industry, introduces a unified brand identity...
Looking Ahead to BCMC 2025
Let’s Connect at Booth #1113 As we look ahead to BCMC 2025, our team at 4Ward Solutions Group is reflecting on some of the challenges—and opportunities—we’ve been hearing across the offsite space: Strained labor pipelines Pressure to streamline production Growing interest in automation and digital visibility The need for flexible design support without expanding internal teams We’ll be at Booth #1113 this year,...
Forging the Future: Workforce Development in Offsite Manufacturing
By Ben Hershey The offsite manufacturing sector stands poised for transformative growth. Innovations in automation, lean manufacturing, and prefabrication are reshaping the way we build. Yet amidst all this change, one critical element demands urgent attention: Our workforce. Across the industry, leaders are waking up to a profound truth: while technology and processes evolve, it is people who ultimately determine...
4Ward Solutions Group Launches Specialized Design Training Through 4Ward Foundry™.
Phoenix, AZ – May 7, 2025 – 4Ward Solutions Group, a leader in offsite construction innovation and workforce development, proudly announces the formal launch of its School of Design, the first program within the 4Ward Foundry training initiative. This program addresses the growing need for trained structural component designers in the offsite manufacturing space. With the offsite construction...
Moducore Joins NVIDIA Connect Program to Accelerate the Future of Offsite Manufacturing
Stanwood, WA – April 21, 2025— Moducore™, the leading ERP platform for offsite construction manufacturing, is proud to announce its selection to the NVIDIA Connect Program, a curated ecosystem of innovative companies building next-generation AI solutions. This strategic collaboration marks a major milestone in Moducore’s mission to bring intelligence-driven operations to the offsite manufacturing industry. Through the program, Moducore gains...
4Ward Solutions Group Welcomes Jason Ward as Sales Representative and Strategic Advisor
Industry Veteran Joins 4Ward to Support Growth in Offsite Manufacturing Jason Ward 4Ward Solutions Group is proud to announce the addition of Jason Ward as Sales Representative and Strategic Advisor. A former U.S. Marine and respected operations leader, Jason brings extensive experience in component and volumetric manufacturing, along with deep expertise in risk management, Six Sigma, EHS&S, and executive leadership....
hsbcad and Moducore™ Announce New Strategic Collaboration
GENT, Belgium and STANWOOD, Washington. (October 4, 2024) – hsbcad and Moducore announced today a new strategic collaboration to accelerate innovation in the offsite manufacturing industry. hsbcad is the leading global software solution provider for offsite timber construction. Moducore, a part of the 4Ward Solutions Group of companies, is the premier provider of operating systems for the offsite manufacturing industry....
4Ward Design & Labor Announces Acquisition of All-IN Design, Welcomes Allen Washburn as Director of Component Design
Strategic Expansion Strengthens 4Ward Design Solutions' Capabilities and Leadership Team 4Ward Design & Labor, LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of All-IN Design, LLC, a respected leader in component design founded and led by Allen Washburn. This strategic move further reinforces 4Ward’s commitment to delivering industry-leading design solutions and expanding its innovative offerings. As part of the acquisition, Allen...
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