Stream’s Top 10 Logistics Blog Posts from 2022

From expert interviews to deep dives into the how-tos of offsite construction logistics, these were our most-read logistics blog posts from the last year.

As we step forward into 2023, we realize how much we’ve accomplished in the last year  — both our clients and we, ourselves, at Stream Logistics. We are proud to be part of the many exciting projects our clients undertook as well as the growth of the offsite construction industry in general. Looking back at our blog offers a good summation of the year as seen through industry trends, expert advice, and client success stories. So, we thought it would be helpful to take a look at our top 10 logistics blog posts from 2022 to carry our learnings about offsite construction logistics to better your business this year.
Take a moment to browse our top reads and dive into any pieces you may have missed!

Top 10 logistics blog posts from 2022

1) 5 Tips To Get Paid More And Win The Loads You Want

Do you want the best loads, to get paid fairly, and to be treated well? This post explains what it takes to become a premium carrier so you can make the most money while doing what you love. From hardline assets like GPS tracking to learning skills like communication, these five tips (which should become your standards) will help you become best-in-class.

2) Expert Insight: Josh McShanog from T&M Construction Group

Back in February, we spoke with T&M Construction Group’s Josh McShanog, who told us about the company’s Set & Stitch services and general contracting, as well as their recent pivot to focus on modular construction. This is a piece you’ll want to read if you need to learn more about the importance of Set & Stitch in modular construction.

3) Bringing It Home: The Transportation And Assembly of Modular Buildings Is A Science And An Art

With modular construction continuing to disrupt the industry, more and more people want to learn about what modular is and the logistics that come along with it. In this top logistics blog piece, we explain all the moving parts that bring a successful modular assembly and delivery together — from organizing the right permits and logistics equipment to building in that essential transit buffer. 

4) Maximizing The Benefits Of Offsite Construction With A Quality Logistics Partner

Offsite construction (like modular and prefab) is quickly becoming the future, and our readers were itching to learn more about it in 2022. So in this top logistics blog post, we wanted to explain how working with a quality logistics partner helps you maximize the benefits of offsite construction. We show you exactly what you should look for in a logistics partner and all the right systems and methods they should put in place to ensure you have a smooth delivery.

5) Industry Expert Daniel Small On How 3D Printing Construction Is Helping To Solve The Housing Crisis

Continuously interested in new construction technologies, we couldn’t pass up the chance to interview industry expert Daniel Small of Da Vinci Consulting on 3D printing. As someone who has been studying the technology for years, Small not only has a slew of knowledge on the subject, but some really impressive ideas as to how this 3D-printed construction can help solve the world’s housing crisis. Here’s a snippet of what he had to tell us:

“I did a study almost a decade ago where we surmised that 1.6 billion people in the world lived in substandard housing. In addition to those, there were a hundred million people homeless. Plus 54 million refugees and 22 million people displaced by natural disasters. And that wasn’t even counting population growth. 

“So I did the math, and it would take constructing nearly 100,000 new housing units every day until 2030 to house the population growth. That wasn’t even counting the people in the categories I just mentioned. And the problem is, even with offsite construction, there’s just no way we can meet that pace.”

6) Client Spotlight: Boxprefab Is Leading The Prefab Modular Building Space

We’re lucky to work with a range of innovative companies in offsite construction, so we wanted to start putting a spotlight on all they’re doing. Boxprefab is a great example of that. Born from a desire to make good design more attainable, the Houston, Texas-based company builds high-quality permanent modules off site, then assembles them, often in a single day, on site. In this top logistics blog post of 2022, we spoke to one of the co-founding architects, Ramin Parsa, about their business, logistics challenges, and how Stream Logistics has gone above and beyond for their team. 

7) Our Investment In The Offsite Construction Industry

We were excited to see this blog hit the top of the charts this year because it’s about who we are, what we’re passionate about, and how we deliver a better service for High Stakes Freight™ in the offsite construction industry. It means a lot to us that people want to learn more about Logistics and what we do. Be sure to give this one a read to learn more about our focus, our highly skilled team, and our tried-and-tested process. 

8) A Comprehensive Guide To Pilot Cars (Escort Cars) In Over-Dimensional Freight Shipping

For everyone wondering how we get big, over-dimensional and heavy-haul loads to their final destination, this guide to pilot cars (also known as escort cars) is all you need. Here, we explain what this important piece of the puzzle does, and all the logistics that go along with it — from the different kinds of fees to the actual costs and how to hire one for your next project. 

9) Steel Modules vs. Wood Modules: Choosing Materials In Construction Transportation Logistics

When it comes to prefabricated modular construction, steel offers the most durability, but wood modules are popular for their energy efficiency, affordability, and ease of upkeep. But logistically, steel and wood modules are actually transported very differently. So in this piece, we discuss the pros and cons and let you in on some important considerations when deciding which way to go.

10) 5 Industries That Can Use Prefabricated Modular Construction To Fuel Growth

It’s well documented that prefabricated modular construction is transforming the housing industry. But, there are other important industries that are also poised to benefit from the fast, affordable and quality construction of these prefab structures. In this popular logistics blog, we take a look at the top 5 industries (from the education sector to hospitality, data centers and more) we think can use prefabricated modular construction to fuel growth.

Want to keep reading?

Head on over to the blog to discover even more topics, interviews and deep dives. And to always stay in-the-know, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn where we’re always posting about new blogs, company news and industry happenings. So give us a follow! And thanks for all your support in 2022. 

Stream Modular is a transportation logistics company specializing exclusively in modular construction. We help modular manufacturers and builders transport mods, pods and panels so they arrive on time and safely to the build site.