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When does lumber stop making sense?

For Mytikas Industries, the answer came down to the quality and consistency they needed from every build.

CFO and Co-founder Eric Bonick explains what pushed the company towards light gauge steel - and why changing materials was only part of the decision.

In under three years, Mytikas Industries has taken a factory that sat empty for nearly three decades and turned it into a high-tech construction manufacturing facility, with an ambitious goal: build high-quality housing at scale.

But getting there meant rethinking how those homes are made, starting with the framing.

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The ability to draw people into conversations that spark new ideas and move change forward, is a rare gift. This November, we are proud to welcome Jennifer Krokus Cooper to the main stage of STEEL HORIZONS.

Jennifer is a true connector within the industry.
She understands the built environment as a network of people, relationships and decisions, and sees where stronger connections can unlock better outcomes. In her presentation, Jennifer will explore how greater alignment across construction can make projects more predictable, scalable and effective.

As Co-Founder of Dave Cooper LIVE and a former Director of Operations for a modular homebuilder, Jennifer bridges strategic thinking and practical industry experience. Through countless conversations with leaders across the sector, she has a unique view of where the system connects, where it breaks and what becomes possible when you bring PEOPLE and IDEAS together.

Seats are nearly full. Register to join the waitlist and to receive priority access to exclusive post-event video content - https://www.steelhorizons.com/

November 4, 2026
STEEL HORIZONS
North Carolina

Sometimes, building the factory is the easy part.
Knowing how to navigate what comes next is where it gets complicated.
This November, Merrick Macomber will share how an intentionally built culture can help businesses attract and retain talent, improve engagement and shape long-term success.

As Founder and CEO of Modular Maven, Merrick has helped build award-winning workplaces while tackling the real-world challenges of workforce engagement and organisational growth. For leaders investing in industrialised construction, the human side of that equation is impossible to ignore.

STEEL HORIZONS 2026 is your chance to hear from someone reshaping how off-site construction businesses can build culture from the ground up and what brings it to life.

Register your interest at https://ow.ly/4bTl50ZOxFk

November 4, 2026
STEEL HORIZONS
North Carolina

Scaling modular isn’t a growth problem. It’s a stress problem.

Vaughan Buckley knows this better than most.

As CEO of Volumetric Building Companies, Vaughan has lived the realities of scaling industrialised construction first-hand: big bets, rapid expansion, factory pressures and the hard decisions that can make or break a business. He’s also come through the other side; navigating the challenges, adapting the model and turning a corner.

This November at STEEL HORIZONS, Vaughan will share what that experience has taught him about scaling, technology, investment and knowing when to push forward... and when to change course.

It’s a rare opportunity to learn from someone who has faced the growing pains of industrialised construction, worked through them, and can now share what he’d do differently.

This is your chance to be in the room.
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Nov 4 2026
STEEL HORIZONS North Carolina

One of our most anticipated presenters is returning for his fourth STEEL HORIZONS event!

We’re thrilled to announce that Scott Mitchell will be returning to the stage in North Carolina as part of our 2026 speaker lineup.

With his role as Computational Design Manager at DPR Construction, Scott sits at a fascinating intersection of construction, architecture, software, automation and fabrication. Constantly challenging convention and pushing boundaries, Scott is right at the leading edge of what’s possible in construction technology.

His work enables teams to tackle some of the most complex construction challenges and work at scale. Find out what’s possible when computation and construction truly work together.

STEEL HORIZONS North Carolina
Nov 4 2026.
Discover more about this exclusive event at https://ow.ly/rlQW50ZIwHa
Capacity is strictly limited.

This is your chance to dive deeper into the ideas and innovations that are shaping the future of HOW we build.

Assembling for its 4th year, STEEL HORIZONS 2026 is a platform for industry thought-leaders to discuss, question, provoke and inspire.

Will you join the conversation?

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Brought to you by Howick, with the support of visionary partners committed to advancing the construction industry through innovation and technology: Argos Systems, Graitec Strucsoft, Aerosmith Fastening Systems, Shield Wall Media, CombiLift