Can Factory-Built Homes Solve the Housing Crisis?

In this episode, conservative pundit Sabrina Maddeaux and economist Mike Moffatt discuss the potential of factory built homes as a solution to the housing crisis. They explore the promises made by politicians regarding prefabricated housing, the spectrum of factory built homes, and the claims of reduced construction times, costs, and emissions. The conversation delves into the current challenges faced in North America, including regulatory barriers and municipal approvals.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Factory Built Homes (FBH)01:34 Innovation in homebuilding03:25 Understanding the spectrum of factory built homes05:22  Claims of speed, cost, and emissions07:45 Current challenges in North America09:33 Where do the reductions in emissions come from?10:18 Perceptions of FBH among younger generations13:30 Regulatory barriers to adoption15:41 Municipal approvals and their impact17:40 Where would the election promise money go?19:19 The potential benefits for traditional builders20:12 Optimism for the future of FBHResearch/Links:Scott AitchisonBuilding More, Building FasterCaivanWhy is it So Hard to Mass-Produce Housing?Eight Pieces of Housing Advice to the Prime MinisterHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/