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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. From the heavy use of raw materials to logistics and ...

When you hear the term modular homes, you probably think of something akin to mobile homes on cinder blocks—temporary solutions for would-be homeowners that are far from the dream homes they hope to ...

For decades, prefabricated housing has promised to make building a home faster, simpler and less wasteful. But the term ...

The world needs two billion new homes in the next 80 years, the World Economic Forum said in 2018. The United States needs 3.8 million additional new homes just to meet existing consumer demand, ...

Increasing Affordable Housing Stock Through Modular Building Modular building, if brought to scale, has the potential to reduce construction costs and make building new homes more affordable, ...

It’s normal to feel uncertain when comparing manufactured homes with mobile or modular options because each one follows different rules. With a manufactured home, you deal with **HUD standards**, a ...

A proposed change to mobile home construction could be one of the biggest boosts to housing affordability in the U.S. ROAD to Housing Act. Currently, mobile homes must be built on steel chassis for ...