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 ...

Modular construction, which has roots going back a century, could be poised to gain in popularity as new investors fund the concept. Many modular home builders are small and regional, but Berkshire ...

The cost to build a modular home is between $180,000 to $360,000, with a national average cost of $270,000. Factors that affect the total cost of a modular home include the home size, style, and brand ...

When Sally Arbogast was planning her new house on 47 acres in Charles County, she never thought she would consider a modular home. "I saw them in different places and thought they all looked like ...

GOODFIELD, Ill. — With continued supply chain delays and labor shortages, demand for new home construction over the past two years has drastically outpaced supply. But one slice of the industry that ...

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 ...

Modular homes are partially constructed in a factory, then shipped to the site and finished. That can save time and money compared to site-built homes.

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 ...

If you are in the market for a new home but aren’t loving the latest housing prices, a modular home may be a good alternative. Modular homes, or prefab homes, have become more popular in recent years, ...