There’s Promise In Prefab — But First We Need The Big Builders (And Big Money) On Board

The article discusses the potential of prefabricated housing in tackling Canada's housing crisis. Murtaza Haider, Executive Director of the University of Alberta’s Cities Institute, advocates for a shift to prefab and modular housing, which is being supported by the Canadian government through significant financial incentives. Big builders like Mattamy Homes are exploring innovative approaches like prefabrication to improve efficiency and scalability in construction. The success of these ventures depends on involvement from major industry players to set up the required infrastructure.