Innovation Driving Affordable Housing Development in the US
With the construction industry’s labor shortage having no end in sight, designers and builders have to use cutting-edge technology and innovation to solve the housing crisis.
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Modular Construction of Hotels is on the Rise
The building of hotels lends itself to modular construction because it reduces build times significantly, cuts costs and reduces the amount of waste. With more customers demanding eco-friendly accommodation options, hotels are leading the shift to offsite construction. Home2 Suites San Francisco Airport North by Hilton will open its first hotel using modular building components… Read more »
Why Construction Is Ripe For Disruption
The US economy has been enjoying a historic run. Since June 2009, the upturn is set to be the longest in US history if it can last until June. The one area that is lagging is new home sales. The season? A lack of entry-level homes that are priced within reach of the 19.4 million who have entered the workforce since 2009.
Mass-Production of Homes the Panacea to the Housing Crisis
Housing shortages, less disposable income and rising building costs—if there was ever a time to support affordable housing options, this is it!
Deepening Construction Labor Shortages Affect Economic Growth
A new survey by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows that 80 percent of construction firms interviewed reported a shortage of construction professionals.
Prefab Housing on the Brink of a Comeback
During the 1970s, prefab was huge. Designers and builders recognized that they could save time and build cheaper and more accurately if they produced homes in factories. According to the US Census bureau, only 2% of single-family homes were prefab or modular in 2016. So why are there so few prefab houses today? From movie… Read more »