Resources

STEEL HORIZONS™ is Howick’s series of thought leadership events, created to connect leaders, visionaries and ideas shaping how we advance the construction industry. In this hub, you will find speaker spotlights from every global event, along with reviews and updates on upcoming events.

It is a unique insight into the minds driving innovation in construction, giving you practical takeaways and inspiration to help transform your business and the way you build.

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: Beyond framing – The next frontier of roll-forming technology

In Nick Coubray’s presentation at STEEL HORIZONS Tampa we learn how Howick’s cutting-edge roll-forming technology is revolutionising construction. ⏱️ 6 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: Mass customisation

Mass customisation is transforming construction. Explore how Wolf Partners & Howick technology are reshaping urban development at STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA. ⏱️ 6 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: Simple/Complex with Scott Mitchell

Discover how STUD-IO’s process-first mindset is reshaping construction—making complex builds scalable, efficient, and repeatable. ⏱️ 6 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: Constructability with Dave Cooper

Discover how constructability is reshaping the way we build, with Dave Cooper. From smarter planning and flexible systems to the new skills and tools driving real-world change. ⏱️ 8 min read.

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: The IKEA of Construction – inside M3 Components’ scalable offsite model

Lorenzo Petrini of M3 Components shares how scalable systems, LEAN thinking, and digital fabrication are bringing the company closer to becoming the “IKEA of construction.” ⏱️ 2 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: How canibuild is making “buy now” home sales a reality

Discover how canibuild is using cloud-based technology to slash pre-construction times and is paving the way for an instant "buy now" experience for homebuyers. ⏱️ 5 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: Creating customer delight in construction with David Bernardino

Get practical strategies for winning in today’s construction market by connecting better with customers and driving real adoption with marketing growth strategist David Bernardino. ⏱️ 8 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA: Rethinking modular operational models with Jim Gabriel

Jim Gabriel of MODLOGIQ reveals why moving from a factory-centric approach to a kit-of-parts assembly model could transform modular construction. ⏱️ 2 min read

Construction leaders come together to push industry boundaries at STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA amped up the conversation on modern construction after London & Boston. Discover game-changing ideas and take building smarter to the next level. ⏱️ 3 min read

Explore the future of tech and data in construction in STEEL HORIZONS | E-Magazine

Get your FREE copy of STEEL HORIZONS | E-Magazine and explore the stories behind minds and ideas shaping the future of construction. Plus, discover what you can learn at STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA 2024. ⏱️ 2 min read.

STEEL HORIZONS | TAMPA 2024 Connect with the minds and ideas shaping how we build

STEEL HORIZONS TAMPA, Florida 2024 is an invitation-only event that brings together experts and thought leaders from the construction community to share ideas and inspiration on the advancement of modern construction. ⏱️ 2 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 8 - Bridging the interior framing gap: Telescopic panels in practice with Hamish Coubray

Join Hamish Coubray at Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS BOSTON event as he discusses the effectiveness of the telescopic interior framing from Howick’s X-TENDA™ 3600 machine. ⏱️ 4 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 1 - Global megatrends with Dave Cooper

Kicking off our exclusive STEEL HORIZIONS | BOSTON speaker series is Dave Cooper of Dave Cooper LIVE with his whirlwind global tour of the megatrends in construction and the innovators in this space.

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 2 - Changing our view of data, BIM and design-make solutions with Amy Marks

Step into the future of construction with our exclusive STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON speaker series. In this post, we share Amy Marks’ insights into why a new vision is needed for the role of data, BIM and design-make solutions in industrialized construction.

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 3 - Brandon Ionata on the convergence of design and fabrication

Brandon Ionata of StrucSoft | Graitec shares how the company is looking to revolutionize construction through software, with insights providing a glimpse into how tools like Revit bridge the gap between design and manufacturing.

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 4 - Autodesk's visionary approach to construction with Magdalena Kowalczyk

Magdalena Kowalczyk from Autodesk Research Industry Futures, is at the forefront of the transformation in innovative & sustainable solutions for construction. Listen to her STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON talk on how they are “changing how the world is designed"

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 5 - Hacking the Howick: Part Two

Scott Mitchell is the founder and CEO of STUD-IO, a computational construction company. Join him at STEEL HORIZONS BOSTON 2023 as he Hacks the Howick: Part 2.

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 6 - Prefabrication innovations: Redefining what is possible to advance the AEC industry with Amr Raafat

Join Amr Raafat from Windover Construction as he discusses innovations in prefabrication within the AEC industry, at Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON event.

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 7 - Setting up a project for success from a manufacturing and erection standpoint with Russell Wills

Join Russell Wills, Director of Plant Operations at MODLOGIQ as he discusses how to set up a project for success from a manufacturing and erection standpoint. He made this presentation at Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS, BOSTON event in 2023. ⏱️ 5 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON Speaker Series 9 - Generative workflows for industrialisation of construction with Jim Stoddart.

Join Jim Stoddart, research scientist in the AEC Industry Futures group at Autodesk, as he discusses generative workflows for industrialised construction at STEEL HORIZONS, Boston. ⏱️ 5 min read

STEEL HORIZONS | BOSTON - A Resounding Success in Advancing Industrialized Construction

Once again, Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS has proven hugely popular this year. The over-subscribed event provided industry leaders with an exclusive showcase for the application of modern construction methods globally.

Howick and Autodesk: Pushing the boundaries of construction and fabrication

Since 2017, when Howick became the first manufacturer to place equipment at the Autodesk Technology Center in Boston, Howick and Autodesk have been engaged in a mutually beneficial collaborative relationship.

In and Out of the Box - Building the future with AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry to close the gap between radical imagination and real-world pragmatism.

Building better, building smarter: The all-new STEEL HORIZONS | E-Magazine by Howick

Introducing STEEL HORIZONS | E-Magazine: a free digital resource for construction leaders, featuring expert insights from industry events and experts. Explore the latest trends and advancements to drive smarter construction technology adoption.

STEEL HORIZONS heads to Boston for 2023

After a highly successful debut in London, Howick is bringing its STEEL HORIZONS showcase to Boston, Massachusetts, USA for 2023.

From manual pre-cuts to digital precision: The evolution of light gauge steel

“The Future of Construction” series is part of Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS thought leadership initiative. It is our commitment to championing better ways to build and inspiring the construction sector.

Dave Cooper Live on Location with British Offsite

This is the first in our series of “The Future of Construction”, part of Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS thought leadership initiative – our commitment to championing better ways to build and inspiring the construction sector.

Dave Cooper interviews Nick Coubray and Shaun Weston from British Offsite

This is the third episode in our “The Future of Construction” series, and part of Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS thought leadership initiative – our commitment to championing better ways to build and inspiring the construction sector.

Dave Cooper Live in the British Offsite Production Facility

This is the second in our series of “The Future of Construction”, part of Howick’s STEEL HORIZONS thought leadership initiative – our commitment to championing better ways to build and inspiring the construction sector.

STEEL HORIZONS – the future of modern construction in a nutshell

If you were unable to attend our STEEL HORIZONS event in June, please do take a few minutes to view the presentations and hear about the latest thinking in construction innovation. It will be time well spent.

STEEL HORIZONS event proves construction industry winner in London despite rail strikes

STEEL HORIZONS event a showcase for the application of modern construction methods globally.

STEEL HORIZONS: Exploring the future for Modern Construction

Continuing our focus advocating for better ways of building, Howick is bringing a unique event to London for June 2022.