Tony Mirenda to Lead Affordable Housing Conversation at the Bisnow Bay Area Prefabrication, Modular & Mass Timber Summit

At Kitchell, we believe that innovation and impact go hand in hand — especially when it comes to handling the demand for affordable housing. With decades of experience in the housing market, Kitchell Executive Director Tony Mirenda is passionate about establishing new ways to help solve the housing crisis in the Bay Area and beyond. That’s why we’re excited to announce that he will be moderating a key panel at the upcoming Bisnow Bay Area Prefabrication, Modular & Mass Timber Summit, taking place in Downtown San Francisco on July 29.

This Bisnow summit provides an amazing opportunity to explore cutting-edge innovations in construction as our industry strives to solve the issues we face today. This summit will delve into how mass timber and CLT are transforming sustainable building practices, investigate key innovations shaping the future of wood construction, discuss the benefits of modular construction when it comes to affordable housing, and explore the strategic considerations and benefits of integrating modular and mass timber solutions into large-scale projects, focusing on sustainability, cost-efficiency, and long-term value.

Not to be missed, Kitchell’s Tony Mirenda will lead the discussion, “Scaling Affordable Housing with Modular Construction,” a session spotlighting how modular solutions can help meet the demand for affordable housing. Joined by industry experts Joanne Price, Co-Founder and Chief Real Estate Officer of Dignity Moves, Ellen Morris, Director of Real Estate Development at Eden Housing, Ioanna Magiati, Partner at AO, Demien Farrell, CEO at West Modular Manufacturing, and Ravi Bhagavatula, Principal at Guerdon, this panel discussion will delve into how modular innovation can be used to deliver cost effective housing using efficient and replicable methods.

Registration is still open – don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the leaders shaping the future of construction! https://www.bisnow.com/events/san-francisco/construction-development/bay-area-prefabrication-modular-and-mass-timber-summit-9368

Tony Mirenda at CMAA’s Educator Workforce Housing Session

Educator housing is heating up—here’s what you need to know. Recenlty, Kitchell’s Tony Mirenda led a powerful, packed CMAA session on Educator Workforce Housing—so engaging it went 30 minutes over and nearly everyone stayed. Why? Because this topic is critical for California school districts right now.

Here’s what you need to know:

✅ The need is growing – Demand is spiking across the state and beyond
✅ Policy momentum is building – AB 1021 strengthens the path paved by AB 2295
✅ The work doesn’t end at occupancy – Leasing, maintenance, and tenant issues persist
✅ Voice of staff is vital – Regular surveys help districts stay aligned with workforce needs
✅ Finance is everything – Local bonds and creative capital stacks are key
✅ Champions lead the way – Every successful project has a passionate internal advocate

How Kitchell helps? Districts need a quarterback. Kitchell brings a fully integrated team—program & construction management, architecture, engineering, and project controls—to guide projects from vision to move-in.

Ready to explore what’s possible for your district? Contact Tony Mirenda at tmirenda@kitchell.com.

Let’s turn ideas into impact—and bring meaningful educator housing to life.