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This article from The New York Times touches on the birth of modular construction which came from an initiative called Operation Breakthrough created by George Romney (Mitt Romneys father) and showed us how America could build more housing quickly and cost effectively Always love to see the ways that policy can bring more opportunity https://lnkd.in/gh_GRkGx

Sweeden's approach to building new housing reveals what we and Factory OS have known for awhile — modular housing construction results in more homes for more people, faster. As we grapple with a nationwide housing shortage, we should embrace the modular housing model to accelerate housing production and bring down costs. https://lnkd.in/g4ZJrp6a

Modular homes could be one solution to the housing crisis, the speed and cost factors alone should move this issue plus they can be more environmentally friendly. This combined with pre approved development design for affordable housing could move the needle on the housing crisis.

Modular housing has come such a long way, making this a fascinating idea. Kudos to MAPC for investigating a novel approach! Whether it solves all our housing problems or not - and I grant that it almost certainly doesn’t - at least it might be another option in our playbook for getting housing built quickly and more affordably. #housing #opportunity #housingcrisis

The US has a housing crisis - everything from affordable housing to workforce housing to the Missing Middle. Conventional construction can't seem to keep up with demand and prices still keep many out of the housing market. One Colorado company - Fading West - is taking a different approach. They are building a new generation of modern modular homes which are visually indistinguishable from conventional stick-frame construction. Their process is based on modern assembly techniques, completing a 2-bedroom home in 9 days by building inside a controlled environment which minimizes waste and eliminates weather delays. While Fading West's homes are about 20% less expensive than standard construction, that alone won't solve the problem. Perhaps combined with other innovations (such as 3D-printed homes, increased use of ADU's and other opportunities), we can put a dent in the housing crisis through cost-savings and decreased construction times. Read more about this approach from the following article posted on David Byrne's ReasonsToBeCheerful.world website: https://lnkd.in/gWVbj2zn

New York City Hall, in collaboration with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), announced plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Fulton Elliott-Chelsea renovation project in Manhattan. This ambitious project focuses on reconstructing four NYCHA housing developments: Chelsea, Chelsea Addition, Elliott, and Fulton Houses, all situated in the Chelsea neighborhood. The initiative aims to address the housing needs of approximately 4,410 residents across two campuses separated by a quarter mile. The Fulton Elliott-Chelsea renovation project includes the phased demolition of existing residential units and public spaces, followed by the construction of new mixed-use buildings. These buildings will feature a mix of affordable and market-rate apartments, new public spaces, and retail facilities, including supermarkets. Additionally, the project proposes the enhancement of public facilities space managed by Hudson Guild and the addition of parking spaces. Central to the project's execution are two potential paths: the "Rezoning Alternative" and the "No Rezoning Alternative." These options will be thoroughly examined in the EIS to determine their impacts and viability. Through NYCHA's PACT program, the project will transition Section 9 housing subsidies to Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) via the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and Title 18 USHA. NYCHA plans to enter a long-term lease with Elliott Fulton LLC and Essence Development or their affiliates for the project land, necessitating an environmental permit and EIS due to HUD's involvement. This project has sparked open discussions and opportunities for public and stakeholder feedback, emphasizing community engagement in the redevelopment process. The Fulton Elliott-Chelsea renovation project is set to be a significant undertaking, aiming for completion by 2040, with a focus on enhancing living conditions, modernizing facilities, and fostering community development in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. #FultonElliottChelsea #NYCHA #ManhattanRenovation #NYCHousing #EIS #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #CommunityEngagement #PACTprogram #NYCDevelopment Contact me to discuss the latest scoop in real estate! #manhattanrealtor #brooklynrealtor #queensrealtor #bronxrealtor #westchesterrealtor #nyrealtor #nycrealtor #realtist #nyrealestate #douglasellimannewyork

Had attention been paid 50 years ago, housing in the United States might look very different today. Maybe architects would be designing more beautiful factory-built housing. Maybe prescriptive codes that stifle innovation would have been ameliorated. Maybe, Ivan Rupnik says, affordable housing would not be so hard to come by. House-building as it’s done now limits the range of what builders are willing to produce: Lower-priced housing isn’t as profitable and so, lower-income people suffer. The only way to move forward, Rupnik believes, is to return to the ambition of Operation Breakthrough and unleash the power of industrialization. As he told me: “We really have run out of alternatives.” https://lnkd.in/gnbKPARk #modularconstruction #industrializedconstruction #housing #construction Rory Rubin, Modular BUILDING Solutions Steve Ladurantaye Karen Benner Sneha Kumari, MBA, Six Sigma Tim Seims Dan De Leon John Fay John Burns Sara Gutterman Rebecca Ciraulo Nolan Browne John McMullen, PCM John McManus Gary Fleisher Edie Dillman Christi Powell Angela Gardner Matt McMullen Stephen D. Scandura Steve Dubin Pamela Bardhi MOD X Devon Tilly

See our blog on the 78, Chicago's $7B mega-development. The 78, Chicago’s newest neighborhood in planning, isn’t going to be fully completed until the 2030s, but construction is already underway. Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CJ3dP0 #construction #chicago #the78

Industrialized Construction is an important field that will play a growing role in the conversation about our national priorities. This is welcome coverage on the what and why of Industrialized Construction. We work on the how. #Industrialized #Construction #Innovation

This is a phenomenal article by Francesca Mari and The New York Times with lots of friends and industry colleagues being recognized for the dogged championing of our industry. Thank you Ivan Rupnik, MOD X, Lindbäcks Bygg, & all the others involved in this eye opening piece. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has the right people on the case - what’s next? We are running out of time to invest in the industrialization of housing if we wish the industry to be able to make a meaningful impact, by the time the macro conditions demand it. Our demographics and available talent in the traditional construction industry are going to deteriorate so quickly over the next 7 years as the vast majority of the skill in the workforce retires. The time to invest in industrialization is now. The US’ largest GCs and developers get this. It’s time for the US government to make meaningful change and for the substantial investment needed to revolutionize construction to be implemented. Look at how much governments and private industry have spent industrializing key sectors such as automobile manufacturing and chip manufacturing. Housing is just as (some say more) vital than either of those industries yet has had a fraction of the investment. This has to change. Gilbane Building Company Mortenson Suffolk Construction The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company The Carlyle Group PIMCO J.P. Morgan Asset Management citizenM hotels Marriott International Alterra Property Group The Pacific Companies Dan Gilbane John F. Fish David Mortenson Harold Reniers Michael Givner Leo Addimando Caleb Roope