Manufactured vs. Modular Homes: How Regulatory Changes Are Blurring the Lines
What is the Difference Between a Manufactured Home and a Modular Home? That’s a question we get asked frequently, and for good reason. The terminology surrounding “factory-built” homes (there’s another term!) can be confusing. Both a manufactured home and a modular home are built in a controlled factory setting. Both are built in boxes or…
MHBA Opposes Proposed Removal of Steel Chassis Requirement for HUD-Code Homes
The Modular Home Builders Association (MHBA) has filed formal comments with HUD’s Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee opposing a proposal to eliminate the steel chassis requirement for second-story HUD-code manufactured homes. In a letter authored by Executive Director Tom Hardiman, MHBA warns that removing this structural component would blur the line between federally regulated manufactured housing…
Builder Lead Marketing
With more than 25 years of experience in the marketing industry, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the world of modular and home builder marketing. After launching her own agency in 2012, she discovered a strong connection to the home building industry while working with a modular builder-and quickly recognized the unique…
Champion Homes Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Iseman Homes, Inc.
For more Information Champion Homes has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Iseman Homes, Inc. and its affiliated companies, including 10 retail sales centers across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Iseman Homes, a long-standing retail customer of Champion, generates approximately $40 million in annual revenue and brings a strong local presence and experienced…
Virginia Building Solutions to Host Grand Opening of New Rivah View Model
Learn More Virginia Building Solutions (VBS), a proud MHBA member, is excited to invite the public to the grand opening of its brand-new model home-the Rivah View-on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Tappahannock Design Center. This highly anticipated event celebrates not only the launch of a stunning new…
Aerofilm Systems – Supporting Modular Construction with Precision and Flexibility
Aerofilm Systems provides air caster technology designed to improve internal logistics in modular home manufacturing. Their systems allow large, heavy modules to move smoothly across factory floors using a thin film of air-reducing friction, enhancing flexibility, and helping manufacturers streamline production. This method offers an alternative to traditional material handling equipment such as cranes, forklifts,…
Building Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Homes: A Look at Honomobo’s Commitment to Innovation and Durability
Honomobo has been at the forefront of modular homebuilding, providing sustainable and energy-efficient homes designed to perform in the harshest environments. With operations in both the United States and Canada, the company delivers homes that are built to last, meet rigorous energy standards, and provide comfort for their residents in any climate. Sustainability at the…
Reef Industrie, Inc. – Protecting Off-Site Building Modules
With the growing popularity of off-site construction, transportation of prefabricated modules arriving to site in factory fresh condition is of the upmost importance. Whether delivering or storing building elements for commercial construction, educational communities, healthcare facilities or industrial locations, it is crucial for modular buildings to be delivered with as few defects as possible. Manufactured…
Keystone Building Products: A Steady Presence in Modular Housing Supply
Established in 1996, Keystone Building Products has been supplying materials to the manufactured and modular housing industries for nearly three decades. With locations in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, and Salisbury, North Carolina, the company serves a broad region east of the Mississippi River, including areas as far west as Indiana and as far south as Georgia and…