Showing posts with label north dakota homes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label north dakota homes. Show all posts

Friday, July 12, 2013

A Modular Solution for the North Dakota Housing Shortage


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There is a growing housing shortage in North Dakota that is affecting individuals, families, workers and corporations looking for adequate housing. Traditional construction is struggling to keep up with the population growth as projects typically take long to complete and cannot be mass produced. This means those looking for a traditional home may have to live far from their workplace or some are being forced to live in their vehicles until a housing solution is found. With this shortage, it is very important to provide the necessary housing for these individuals in a quick and efficient way.

One solution is found in modular construction. Modular homes are built off-site in a climate controlled factory environment and then assembled together in the final location. Unique to modular construction, as homes are being built, site work commences to install the foundation and utilities, resulting in earlier occupancy and savings. Traditional construction often takes far too long to complete.

Since a modular home is built off-site, it can be worked on as often as needed, independent from weather delays. Modular homes also give a large number of options when it comes to construction such as single or multi-family homes with dozens of style variations.

A modular housing solution improves the North Dakota housing shortage and gives residents a place they are proud to call home.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

N.D. tops country in housing growth rate

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s rate of housing growth is higher than any other state in the country, the governor’s office said July 2.


The state added 7,388 new housing units in 2012, a growth rate of 2.3 percent, according to estimates compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, while the country saw an average housing growth rate of 0.3 percent.


“The state is using several programs to facilitate the development of housing and our progress is proof that our strategies are working,” Gov. Jack Dalrymple said in a news release.


Williams County topped the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of the nation’s top 100 in housing growth with 1,525 new housing units, a 13.9 percent increase. Ward County followed with a 4.8 percent increase with 1,318 new housing units.


Stark County ranked eighth with a 3.1 percent increase. Cass County came in 23rd, having a 2 percent increase with 1,372 new housing units, and Grand Forks County saw a 1.4 percent increase with 401 new units, putting the county 58th on the list.

Source: http://www.prairiebizmag.com/event/article/id/15159/