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Re:Why are there no startups in the real estate construction... by rgmerk on Friday July 07, 2023 @09:12AM (#36631230)
It’s interesting - in Sweden, the vast majority of new homes are apparently prefab [1].

Aside from customer expectations for customizability in the US (and other countries) I believe regulations also contribute, with prefab homes actually requiring more robust construction than conventionally built homes.

[1] https://builtoffsite.com.au/emag/issue-05/sweden-became-home...

Re:Why are there no startups in the real estate construction... by mavhc on Friday July 07, 2023 @09:47AM (#36631695)
Does that make them cheaper/better?
Re:Why are there no startups in the real estate construction... by rgmerk on Friday July 07, 2023 @04:50PM (#36638121)
Sorry, to clarify, I think US regulations require this, with the net result that prefab becomes more costly than conventional construction in the USA.