The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux Can Factory-Built Homes Solve the Housing Crisis?
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May 28, 2025 Join a riveting discussion on how factory-built homes might tackle the housing crisis. The speakers highlight the innovative aspects of prefabricated housing, including claims of lower costs, faster construction, and reduced emissions. They tackle the hurdles of regulatory approval and municipal regulations that slow down progress. Interesting perspectives emerge on the appeal of these homes to younger generations, prioritizing affordability and style over sustainability. Could these modern homes be the answer North America needs?
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Spectrum of Factory-Built Homes
- Factory-built homes exist on a spectrum from 0% to 100% prefabrication.
- Homes can be partially or fully assembled in factories, improving speed and potentially quality.
Speed and Cost Benefits of Prefab
- Prefabricated housing can reduce construction time by up to 50% due to 24/7 factory work.
- Robots and controlled environments also reduce errors and waste, lowering costs.
Scale Key to Prefab Success
- Prefabricated homes in North America aren't yet cheaper or faster due to lack of scale.
- Scale and learning by doing are key to cost and speed improvements, as seen in solar industry parallels.