Showing posts with label nd housing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nd housing. Show all posts

Monday, July 29, 2013

Why Modular Building In North Dakota Makes Sense


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Unlike many other parts of the United States that are experiencing high unemployment and general economic struggle, North Dakota’s economy is booming thanks to a rich job market. The growth of the local oil and natural gas industries is causing a significant increase in the area’s population. Even with these great economic times, the North Dakota real estate market has struggled to keep up, as there are more people in the state than are homes to house them. Because of this, modular building in North Dakota has become the go-to building method for new construction projects.

The biggest advantage to modular building in North Dakota is that it allows for a building process that moves very quickly. In fact, modular construction is often 30-50 percent faster than traditional construction. A modular build allows for earlier occupancy, which makes it the clear choice for those who are looking to build rapidly in order to meet the increased demand for North Dakota housing. Those who are working on constructing large housing developments are seeing great results with modular builds, as well as individuals who are looking to build individual homes for themselves or their families.


Another advantage of modular construction is that homes are completed in a climate controlled factory environment, independent of weather conditions. Many stick-built construction projects often have to be put on hold until spring arrives once the difficult North Dakota winter weather hits, which is a huge set-back.

While many people often express concerns about the durability of modular homes, the truth of the matter is that they are extremely well built. Modular homes are built to safety standards that meet or exceed those of traditionally built buildings and can withstand even the most brutal winter weather. In a place like North Dakota where wind, heavy snows and very low temperatures are common, this is critical. Modular buildings put a high level of focus on quality, as they are completed with strictly defined processes that are created for the utmost level of consistency. Modular homes are very well put together and resistant to many of the structural errors that could occur in a stick-built construction project.

Overall, modular construction is taking over the North Dakota housing market for many reasons. They are fast to construct and are not limited to being worked on only during the warmer months of the year. More importantly, they are durable enough to withstand even the most severe North Dakota weather.

Monday, July 15, 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/