Modular Buildings
One problem that doesn’t seem to get mentioned is the costs in constructing houses and buildings. People consider it as a problem that can’t be avoided. However, like most problems humans have found a solution. Modular construction involves fabricating structural components in a factory, then transporting them to the construction site to later stack and assemble.
This building method can take half the time compared to traditional ones, while its controlled manufacturing assures higher quality and less material waste. As most materials are delivered to the factory, modular construction means fewer trucks at the project site. This removes approximately 80 per cent of building construction activity from the site location reducing disruption and improving overall safety and productivity.
Recognizing its urgent housing needs, the city of New York is also making modular construction a priority. The administration called for its use in its recently released Housing New York 2.0 Plan, which aims for 300,000 new or preserved units of housing by 2026.
The New York city government recognizes the advantages of this method of housing and it can be a solution to utilize the housing budgets better and get improve affordability of housing in New York.
