Is there a difference between factory-built and manufactured housing?
Question: I am a manufacturer of modular buildings in Sweden and am trying to understand the modular market in the United States. So far I have heard of both “factory-built” homes and “manufactured” homes. Is there a difference between the two? Answer: There is a difference between these two terms, although they are often confused creating misunderstanding among homebuyers, city planners, developers, and even builders. In general, there are three methods to build homes, site built, modular, and manufactured. Often factory-built refers to modular homes. One of the main differences between these homes is the building code that has jurisdiction over the design and construction of the home. Site-built refers to homes fabricated primarily on the job site, and may include wall panels and components fabricated elsewhere. The design and construction of these homes must abide by the building code adapted by the local jurisdiction where the home is located. Local builders and regional divisions
