New modular construction outfit looks set to build something at 405 Grafton St in the future. long vacant lot in my neighborhood
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Surprised this type of construction is not more common
what are they planning to do with it?
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Ive looked into this a lot because I have the same sentiment and apparently a lot of the reason came down to how unique each project is. Every state has its own building codes and then within the state each city and town has different building/zoning codes so it makes it hard to mass produce something that will work everywhere. Then to add to that existing problem you then have the chicken or egg problem, where in order to build modular housing you need a factory close by, but in order to build a factory you need modular housing projects approved to build. Luckily with how bad the housing crisis has gotten you are finally starting to see it take off and I wouldnt be surprised if it grows exponentially from here now that the seeds have been planted.
https://propmodo.com/its-cheaper-and-faster-to-build-buildings-in-factories-so-why-dont-we/
I don’t know. Most of the factory behind this building has been torn down since last year, so I’m afraid they’ll tear this part down as well.
That's been vacant at least a decade, maybe longer. Huge win if this goes forward.