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Modular vs. Prefab: What’s the Difference?

Blueprints and ropes on a construction site table with workers installing wall panels

Although the terms ‘modular’ and ‘prefab’ are sometimes used interchangeably, it’s helpful — and sometimes necessary — to draw a distinction between them.

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Urban Areas Paving the Way for Modular Construction to Address Housing Needs

Modern urban apartment block highlighted in Advantage magazine for smart housing developments.

Without enough skilled labor, homes are more expensive to build and they can’t get built quickly enough — ultimately pushing up rental costs. There is good news, though. Two cities — Chicago and Salt Lake City — are removing obstacles so modular construction can do more to help address their housing shortages.

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