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Re:Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California on Sunday February 22, 2026 @04:14PM (#47114749)
Was the office considered an ADU?
Re:Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California on Sunday February 22, 2026 @04:13PM (#47114738)
We went with the HO3 (2b/2b 960 SQFT) due to the site. Cost per SQFT is tricky as it depends on what you include in the calculation. Overall less than a stick build.

Overall the price you see on the website is the price for the unit. You need to factor in delivery, upgrades, installation and site design).

As mentioned, it wasn't a cheaper option, but rather a better investment with the quick build and quality control. Our total for the build (with land) was still a savings compare to what is available in our local market.

Re:Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California on Sunday February 22, 2026 @04:02PM (#47114639)
What surprised me the most was the fees that just piled on. I knew the land, labor and materials costs.

Just the sewer (the capacity only, no work done) was $11k. Then add on the park and school fees which both were over $10k. No wonder it a builder has to build something over 2000 SQFT to make it pencil out.

Re:Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California on Sunday February 22, 2026 @03:20PM (#47114263)
I completed our modular home/factory built [Honomobo] single family home last year in CA. Over all it was worth it. The whole process took a year. It only took four hours to land and install on-site with a crane. The uphill battle was convincing my local city that it was viable, up to code and possible.
Re:Ask HN: Non-tech professionals on HN? on Saturday October 09, 2021 @10:16PM (#28815216)
I work in global logistics and supply chain. HK news helps me to think in the future/now.

I also enjoy checking it on the weekends. The community is helpful. I love that the site is simple and doesn't add new unwanted features.

Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2021) on Tuesday June 01, 2021 @12:16PM (#27356888)
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Re:Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2021) on Monday May 03, 2021 @04:54PM (#27030506)
Location: Napa, CA

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Avid HN Reader that is Operations focused. I can help scale up or step into any role.

Global logistics and supply chain professional with over 10 years of experience managing procurement, vendor relations and supply chain forecasting and budgeting for large and small technology companies.

Key strengths include inventory management, fulfillment, imports/exports, business operations, new markets and supporting cross-functional teams (legal, accounting, sales, engineering, c-suite).