Is Modular Construction The Same As Mobile Home Construction?
No. There are no similarities between these two types of home construction. Over the years, much misunderstanding in the press and in the public has resulted from confusion between these two terms. Both are built in factories, but the similarities end there. Modular construction should not be associated with “mobile” or “double wide” construction methods. Mobile Construction: Mobile homes are built on and permanently attached to their steel frames. They can be moved at any time. They are built according to the Federal Construction Safety Standards Act and are tightly restricted. They are not permitted in many areas due to zoning restrictions. Modular Construction: Modular homes are delivered to the site on a custom transportation carrier, carefully removed by expert crane operators, then set on the home’s permanent foundation. They are constructed according to the Uniform Building Codes required by states, counties, and localities and arent restricted by zoning regulations.
