Brisbane’s Queensland (Australia) University of Technology researchers Karen Manley and Dale Steinhardt report 84 percent of Sweden’s homes contain some prefabricated wood elements, far beyond the under five percent for the UK, Australia and the United States. In between are the Netherlands with 20 percent of all new housing using …
Factory-built Homes more Prevalent in Scandinavia and Japan Read More
Four much-needed modular duplex rental units have been added to the Lower Sioux Community housing stock for tribal member families in southwest Minnesota. Known as Lower Sioux Estates, construction of the three and four-bedroom, two bath units began in the fall of 2014 following the application in 2012. With funding …
While many may think of the tiny house movement as the province of hipsters, artists and young professionals who eschew the world of McMansions and material goods, there are a number of enclaves nationwide for the chronically homeless and disabled that speak to efficiency and quality of life. Eugene, Oregon’s …
Following a story we first posted May 18, 2015 regarding a development in North Platte, Nebraska that will include modular housing for low-to-moderate income residents, nptelegraph informs MHProNews that nine developers have shown interest in building 21 units of the 43 DEVCO intends to complete with the $344,000 funding. Called …
MHProNews has learned ATRM Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:ATRM) which bought modular manufacturer KBS of Maine in April, 2014, has completed filings to become current with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements, and has made operational changes which it says will improve its performance for the remainder of 2015. Based in …
ATRM Projects Improved Operations from its Modular Production Read More
A modular home being tested in Germany is controlled totally by a smart phone, generates enough energy from solar panels on the roof to power houses on either side and can be assembled in one day. At the end of the test, B10, as the house is known, will be …
While 90 shipping containers have been repurposed to make the Salam Centre for Cardiac Surgery in Khartoum, Sudan, and 86 containers have created the eight-story Travelodge Uxbridge Central Hotel in London, they are being reinvented in the Tampa Bay (FL) area as modular taverns and restaurants. Tampa architect Brandon Hicks …
At the 3D Printer World 2015 in Burbank, California, Zachary Schoch and Eugene Lee exhibited a prototype of snap-together architecture 3D printed in 18 hours and assembled in ten minutes. The parts for the floor, walls and roof are identical, and all fit into the trunk of a car, according …
3D Structure offers Quick and Economical Assemblage during Catastrophe Read More
In this week’s News: Despite Zoning, MH would be Replaced. Modular Housing adding up. Builder Confidence Slips. Aries Mods in NC. Art’s Way Honored. Deer Valley Stock Zooms. Owning Cheaper than Renting. Good Housing Deals in Rust Belt. Rent Stabilization Extended. Mainstream Media Hinders MH Buyers with no Recourse. Correct …
Cavco Industries, Inc. reports net revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2015 was $141.2 million, an increase of 7.7 percent over the $131.2 million for the same period of 2014. For the fiscal year ending March 28, 2015, net revenue was $566.7 million, an increase of 6.2 percent over …
Noting the worldwide emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, Global Industry Analysts, Inc. tells MHProNews prefabrication is gaining renewed interest in modern construction, and projects worldwide shipments of off-site homes will reach 1.1 million units by 2020. The report states: “Today, manufactured homes are one of the most sought after …
Interest Growing Worldwide for Manufactured, Modular Housing Read More
Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:CVCO) will release its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 on Thursday, May 21 after the close of the market, according to nasdaq. The results will be discussed the following day, Friday, May 22 2015 in a live webcast at 1 PM eastern daylight …
Having last reported on Art’s Way Scientific May 1, 2012 when it was providing 24 modular buildings for scientific animal research, MHProNews has learned Art’s Way has been awarded a 2015 Award of Distinction by the Modular Building Institute (MBI) for its modular transgenic swine facility. Built for Iowa State …
The Texas modular construction company, Aries Building Systems, is expanding into the North Carolina market where it intends to bid on government and school projects that have traditionally gone to general contracting firms. Currently in negotiations with several private firms for projects in the Triangle region of NC, Aries will …
According to a proposal in North Platte and Lincoln County, Nebraska titled “Project Shot in the Arm for Housing,” to help ease a housing shortage, DEVCO (Development Corporation of North Platte) has applied for a $172,000 grant in Quality Growth Funds (QGF), which would be matched by DEVCO to incentivize …
ROC USA notches 113th Co-op. MHC Owners Honors Industry Members. RV/MH Chooses 2015 Class. Deer Valley Plummets. Rising Rents makes MH Living more Feasible. World Expo Modular. New MHC Approved. CDBG not for MH. England Modulars. Sen. Shelby proposes MH Access. Habitat Modular in New Jersey. Nadeen Green Honored. Aussie …
With 15,000 on the house waiting lists in Aberdeenshire and 5,000 on the list in Aberdeen, the Aberdeen City Council in Scotland is considering installing modular homes, called ‘pop-ups’ because of the speed with which they can be erected, to draw key workers to the North East. Aberdeenshire Council leader …
Scotland Considering Modular Homes for Health Workers Read More
MHProNews has learned from rapidcityjournal in South Dakota of a Pine Ridge service geared to bringing financial independence to members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Mazaska Owecaso Otipi Financial, which translates from Lakota to “Lending Money for Housing,” was founded in 2004 and just qualified its first client, Dawn Holquin, …
Tribal Member Qualifies for Mortgage on Modular Home Read More
Following a story MHProNews last posted April 11, 2015, regarding a program to site modular homes in Bluffton, South Carolina, as a means of expanding affordable housing, the Town Council voted to add six more homes to the initiative, at under $160,000 each, bringing the total to 30 available homes, …
A reality show set to premiere on the DIY (do-it-yourself) network this fall will document the production of a modular home by Commodore Homes in Goshen, Indiana, and follow its route down highways and through La Porte, Indiana to its siting in a neighborhood. “Not everyday (do) you see a …
TV Show will Document Production and Siting of Modular Home Read More
