Manufacturer Partnerships
Our partnerships with large production homebuilders drive the development of
new products and technologies, fostering innovation with forward-thinking manufacturers across many facets of the homebuilding industry.
We view these manufacturers as like-minded visionaries and partners as we work together to create impactful solutions. Our work spans three distinct focus areas, ensuring that each partnership is tailored to the unique goals established.
Early Stage Product Development
​The IBACOS team can serve as a partner in the early stages of product development to manage:
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Constructability evaluation
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Mockup construction and installation evaluation
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Iteration and feedback on early-stage concepts
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Collaboration with third party testing lab
Support Existing Product Lines
​For products and solutions already on the market, the IBACOS team can support manufacturing partners through:
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Value proposition development
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Cost & economic analysis
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Constructability evaluation
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Mockup construction and alternative installation evaluation
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Time & motion studies
Market Intelligence
When a broader snapshot of the housing market is in order, the IBACOS team can provide market intelligence including​:
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Market characterization services in
new and emerging markets
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Assemble and communicate insights
from large production builders