Adventures in CRE (A.CRE)

Episode 2 of Multipliers – Cuby: Building More With Less (Plus Sourcing Construction Materials)

Cuby Technologies, led by COO Aleks Gampel, is tackling the chronic housing shortage by deploying Mobile Micro‑Factories (MMFs) that produce components on‑site, slashing construction time to about 60 days at roughly $103 per square foot. The startup also built a procurement arm that sources materials 5–12 × cheaper than typical U.S. rates, turning cost control into a revenue‑generating service. By standardizing processes and reducing reliance on scarce skilled trades, Cuby aims to lower hard‑cost volatility, compress interest‑carry periods, and boost housing‑supply elasticity. The Multipliers podcast episode highlights these innovations and the broader labor‑productivity crisis in construction.