
Could America’s Closed Modular Housing Factories Get a Second Chance?
For years, I’ve driven past former modular and manufactured housing factories in the Northeast that had become little more than reminders of another era. Some

For years, I’ve driven past former modular and manufactured housing factories in the Northeast that had become little more than reminders of another era. Some

The modular housing sector finds itself at a curious crossroads. While the technology, efficiency, and sustainability of modular construction have matured, many of the next

Australia has quietly become one of the most aggressive supporters of offsite construction worldwide. While many governments continue to debate whether modular and prefabricated construction

Every few years, an announcement comes along that deserves more than a quick news story. It deserves a closer look because it could signal a

Every year, more site-built builders take their first tour through a modular factory. They leave impressed. The precision, organization, and speed of the production line

Every time a major storm rolls through, the same scenes play out across the country. Neighborhoods go dark. Refrigerators stop running. Internet service disappears. Families

For years, I’ve watched city after city announce ambitious affordable housing plans. The numbers change. The politicians change. The slogans change. Yet the underlying challenge

When people talk about modular construction, the conversation usually revolves around speed, cost savings, labor shortages, and factory technology. Those are all important advantages, but

The housing industry spends an enormous amount of time trying to figure out how to build more affordable homes. We debate smaller floor plans, denser

A couple of years ago, I toured a modular home factory on the East Coast that was as close to equilibrium as any operation I’ve