Bringing ideas and innovations to the residential construction industry is critical if America is to meet its affordable housing needs. Manufactured housing is one of the Nation's primary sources of affordable housing, and HUD supports research and education that advance both quality and affordability in this rapidly evolving industry. For the past 5 years, HUD and the manufactured housing industry have taken a comprehensive look at new markets, products, and systems. A recently released publication, Manufactured Home Producer's Guide to the Site-Built Market, focuses on the potential for the synthesis of on- and off-site construction to provide high-quality, affordable housing. It also demonstrates how manufacturers can provide homes for the site-built market. The guidebook encourages partnerships between manufactured housing producers and site builders/developers to construct affordable homes that combine the best of both. It helps manufacturers to work effectively with homebuilders and developers and to familiarize manufacturers with the market needs of the conventional residential site developer. The guide covers key negotiating points for collaboration between manufactured home producers and builders/developers, including design and construction issues, financing arrangements, and dealer involvement. There is also a discussion of construction and production details unique to manufactured homes in residential developments. The guide closes with a series of case studies from around the country that feature manufactured homes for residential developments.
Manufactured Home Producer's Guide to the Site-Built Market was sponsored by HUD and developed through the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH). It is available from HUD USER for $5. Use the order form. |
