Construction Disruption & the Future of Building Homes: An Interview with Kris Potts From Norseman Construction

Project LiveWell: Rethinking Mid-Rise Housing

So, you’ve got this massive 3D (3DCP) concrete printer. Impressive, sure, but what’s the point if it doesn’t actually solve a problem? That’s where Project LiveWell comes in.

Kris explains it as a way of tackling the housing crunch head-on, & he makes a good case. Instead of pouring money into more high-rise towers or endless single-family homes, LiveWell looks at the middle ground: mid-rise housing.

It’s a part of the market we don’t see enough of. Single homes eat up too much land and are out of reach for most buyers. Towers are expensive, slow to build, & often don’t fit well outside big city cores. Mid-rises, though, they’re practical. They add density without overwhelming a neighborhood, & they can be built at a scale that makes sense for different communities.

Here’s the kicker: by using Printerra, LiveWell makes these buildings faster to put up and cheaper to repeat. Less waste. More consistency. And the big one, it’s designed to be scalable. That means the same model can be applied again and again, instead of reinventing the wheel with every project.

For Kris, this isn’t just another development idea. It’s about creating a system, a repeatable approach to housing that Canada can lean on when demand keeps outpacing supply.

With modular logistics, building components are prefabricated off-site and delivered exactly when they’re needed. This just-in-time approach keeps the job site organized, speeds up assembly and reduces unnecessary disruption.

The LiveWell Training Program marks a major step toward reshaping Canada’s construction workforce with future-ready skills. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformation.

A New York University Course to Upskill Workers

Responding to labor shortages and the need for modernization, Kris highlighted the launch of an innovative, free eight-week York University course designed to train workers in the operation of 3D printing technology and SIP assembly. The program offers comprehensive instruction in health and safety, blueprint reading and equipment handling, culminating in formal accreditation. Through partnerships with organizations like webuilddream.com , which encourages diversity in trades, this initiative aims to attract youth and underrepresented groups to construction careers, ensuring the sector’s sustainability and adaptability.