In this episode of The Nusun Network, we dive into the future of property development on the Costa del Sol with Eric Morris, co-founder of Swiftbuild — a groundbreaking modular construction company that's redefining how homes are built in Spain and Portugal.

Eric shares how Swiftbuild is tackling some of the biggest challenges in the real estate industry: long construction timelines, rising costs, and sustainability. Learn how their state-of-the-art factory approach allows them to build high-quality, customizable villas in under six months — all while reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency.

Whether you're a property investor, developer, or simply curious about the evolution of real estate in Europe, this episode will give you insider insights into why modular construction might just be the future of housing in the Mediterranean.

Tune in to discover:

• How modular construction works and why it’s faster and more cost-effective
• The environmental and energy efficiency benefits of factory-built homes
• What this means for investors, developers, and buyers in Spain and Portugal
• Why Swiftbuild is poised to lead a construction revolution in the region

Don’t miss this episode — your perspective on real estate development may never be the same.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired by what’s possible when innovation meets construction!

Timestamps:

[00:03]: Introduction to Costa del Sol properties

[00:13]: Meet Chris Cassidy and Eric Morris

[00:24]: Eric's background and Swiftbuild's origins

[00:51]: Transition to modular construction with Swiftbuild

[01:28]: Sustainability in modular construction

[02:05]: Reducing emissions and efficient building

[02:35]: Market need for sustainable homes in Spain

[03:03]: Factory-based construction and quality assurance

[03:25]: Assembling properties like Lego bricks

[03:47]: Challenges and advantages in construction speed

[04:13]: Addressing labor shortages in Spain

[04:30]: Comparing construction quality in Ireland and Spain

[05:12]: Innovations to combat moisture in homes

[05:56]: Screw piles and soil suitability

[06:40]: Benefits of elevated construction

[07:00]: Customization and adaptability in wood construction

[07:32]: Manufacturing process and speed

[08:00]: Wooden panels and assembly process

[08:40]: Addressing concerns about wooden homes

[09:55]: Cost efficiency and manpower reduction

[10:11]: Education challenges in the Spanish market

[11:09]: Overcoming pushback on modular construction

[12:17]: The need for affordable and sustainable housing

[13:29]: Addressing construction cost concerns

[14:00]: Opportunities for small developers

[15:12]: Swiftbuild's current and future projects

[16:02]: Development finance and project timelines

[17:07]: Types of properties Swiftbuild can construct

[18:01]: Regional differences in wooden construction acceptance

[19:12]: Potential solutions for housing crisis

[19:52]: Financing options for developers

[21:05]: Benefits of prefabricated construction methods

[22:03]: Weather and environmental considerations

[23:00]: Energy efficiency and cost savings

[24:02]: Project timeline and client consultation

[25:21]: Current projects and future plans

[26:03]: Swiftbuild's five-year projection

[26:40]: Conclusion and future collaborations

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