Modular Building Institute: Guerdon: Seeking the ‘Holy Grail’ of Modular Construction

Modular Building Institute featured Guerdon in their latest issue of Modular Advantage Magazine with an article titled: “Guerdon: Seeking the ‘Holy Grail’ of Modular Construction.”

In the piece, Boise-based modular manufacturer Guerdon is recognized for securing what CEO Lad Dawson calls the “holy grail” of modular work: a pipeline of six projects with Mutual Housing California, totaling about 570 zero-energy affordable housing units. This partnership emphasizes collaboration among developers, architects, and contractors to refine designs, cut costs, and speed delivery over multiple projects.

The article highlights Guerdon’s growing influence in the multifamily sector, from rescuing the stalled Sherman Way apartments in Los Angeles, to delivering the Buckskin Charlie Apartments on Native American land in Colorado, to leading the first-ever California DSA-approved modular student housing at Compton College. Each project demonstrates Guerdon’s ability to innovate and expand modular’s reach.

Operating from a 130,000-square-foot factory in Boise, Guerdon produces 15–20 large modules weekly, performing nearly all trade work in-house and maintaining rigorous quality inspections. Dawson stresses that modular is not a commodity, but a craft that depends on proven expertise, collaboration, and delivering value through durable, code-compliant designs.

As featured by the Modular Building Institute, Guerdon’s projects with Mutual Housing California showcase the potential of modular construction to transform affordable housing and student residences, offering speed, efficiency, and long-term impact.

The article was insightful which sheds light on Guerdon’s role in shaping the future of modular. Check out the full version on their website: Modular Advantage.