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B.C. looks to build faster, cheaper rental homes with prefabricated units
(vancouversun.com)
Community for the city of Vancouver, BC
In theory, quality wouldn't have to be sacrificed. The efficiencies gained from construction/assembly in a dedicated facility would be what reduces costs and increases production.
Mobile homes have a poor reputation, but that's not inherent to the concept of off-site construction. Of course I suspect "unique" one-off on-site homes will still enjoy a certain prestige, combined with increasing competition in the off-site construction space, probably leading to some cost conscious shoppers for these homes.