Modular construction companies that perform both manufacturing and assembly services are more profitable than those that focus solely on one of those tasks, according to a report by McKinsey & Co.

More energy-efficient homes, less materials waste and lower carbon emissions in the construction process are among the sustainable advantages of modular housing. However, the sector remains relatively ...

Urban, market-rate housing that lower-income workers can actually afford is one of our country’s biggest needs. For multifamily designers, this challenge presents several opportunities for creating ...

According to a new report from UC Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation, manufactured housing could play a big role in bringing down the cost of construction. But first, the legislature ...

Construction prices have spiked about 33 percent in Vermont since last year, driving up the price of new homes and remodeling projects — and squelching the development of middle-income housing. It now ...

The director of government affairs for the Modular Building Institute says the technology can create housing fast—if it can work through its PR problem. Unlike houses built on-site using framed ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. In a factory near Midway Airport, houses are now being ...

Developers and New York City are building homes in factories and propping them up on vacant lots in the outer boroughs. Proponents say it can significantly cut down on construction time—and create ...

From selecting floor plans and features to saving time and money, constructing a modular home promotes its share of advantages. Allegations have surfaced over the years to discredit the efficiency of ...

Shorten Homes and Jamie Shorten partner with Habitat for Humanity to build a new modular home in Scranton, PA, ...