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.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Factory Built Homes (FBH)
01:34 Innovation in homebuilding
03:25 Understanding the spectrum of factory built homes
05:22 Claims of speed, cost, and emissions
07:45 Current challenges in North America
09:33 Where do the reductions in emissions come from?
10:18 Perceptions of FBH among younger generations
13:30 Regulatory barriers to adoption
15:41 Municipal approvals and their impact
17:40 Where would the election promise money go?
19:19 The potential benefits for traditional builders
20:12 Optimism for the future of FBH
Research/Links:
Building More, Building Faster
Why is it So Hard to Mass-Produce Housing?
Eight Pieces of Housing Advice to the Prime Minister
Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux
Produced by Meredith Martin
This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.
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