We’re convinced using modular construction methods are the best way to build a home today. We like to say, “We’re site builders that knew enough to come in out of the rain.” There are a number of reasons why modular building systems are better than traditional site building that is done outdoors.

1. Modular homes are constructed by a proven method known as Building Systems in an enclosed climate-controlled facility. This means that the home is completed in a highly structural manner, with clearly defined processes, procedures and quality controls.
2. Because the home is built inside in a climate-controlled environment, the wood and other building materials used in the construction of the home do not experience the harmful effects of weather and moisture. The end result is a better built, high quality home. By contrast, homes built outdoors can have numerous problems due to the weather, varying from warped lumber to more serious problems, such as mold.
3. Our homes are constructed by a stable and experienced workforce for consistent quality. The highly skilled and trained craftsmen that build these homes often times have been working at this job for years, if not decades. A quality workforce in combination with detailed processes and procedures creates a better built home. This draws a sharp comparison to homes built mainly by subcontractors who are not accountable and may have been hired simply because their bid was the lowest.
4. With modular building, every single task performed in the building of the home is subjected to inspection. Each home has a series of written processes for the application and or installation of that building material. This is called a standard operating procedures or (SOP). All processes are listed on a document called a QC traveler. The traveler is documented and signed off by the person performing the work, an area foreman in charge, and the Quality Control Supervisor.  Third-party state inspectors regularly come to the production facility to review plans for state code compliance.
5. One fact that is beyond dispute is that modular homes are much stronger and heavier than homes built on site. The main reason is that modular homes are built with more lumber and fastening materials, including lag bolts and double 2 X 10 floor band joists, all to ensure our homes can withstand stresses that can occur during transportation and the setting of the home.
6. Modular homes are highly engineered. Utilizing state-of-the-art Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) allows for complete design of the home. There is no guess work—all measurements are precise and specifications are detailed. Not to mention, GHC has an architect on staff, and as a consequence, there is the opportunity for a high degree of customization and flexibility.
7. Modular homes already are intrinsically energy efficient due to the systematic processes and techniques used in building, which is not necessarily the case with traditional homes. A tight finish, meaning a home with little air infiltration, is much more difficult to achieve with traditional building because of the way in which the homes are constructed. At GHC, we are Energy Star efficient, and offer many upgrades, as well as standard options, that boast the Energy Star seal of approval. Furthermore, General Housing Corporation is a proud partner of Green Built Michigan. Green Built Michigan, an independent 501 (C)(3), is a voluntary partnership between home builders, industry supports, and sponsors committed to the construction of sustainable, superior-quality homes. For those interested in residential green building, Green Built Michigan is a valuable resource providing residential certification through a third-party verification system and the use of the NAHB Model Green Home Guidelines. Homes built to these guidelines will have higher standards of site management and waste recycling, water efficiency, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, materials, and homeowner education. Learn more about each of these components of a Green Built home. For more information,.