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Understand what modular construction is, what it is not, and how factory-built modules become a permanent house.
What Is a Modular Home?A modular home is a permanent building assembled from factory-produced three-dimensional sections and completed on a prepared site under the rules that apply at its destination.Modular vs Manufactured or Mobile HomesModular and manufactured housing can both be factory-produced, but they follow different regulatory systems and should not be treated as interchangeable terms.Modular vs Panelized, Prefab and Site-Built ConstructionPrefab is an umbrella term. Modular, panelized, component and conventional site construction divide factory and field work in different ways.How Factory Modules Become a Permanent HouseThe crane set is visually dramatic, but the permanent house results from a longer chain of foundations, connections, inspections and finishing work.Benefits and Limitations of Modular ConstructionIndoor production can improve workflow and reduce some weather exposure, but the method also adds transportation, coordination and early-decision constraints.Modular-Home Terms, Labels and Permanent RecordsClear terminology and retained records help future owners, lenders, appraisers, insurers and building officials understand how the home was approved.