Zena Ryder

The modular construction industry provided more than just space in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The modular construction industry provided many different types of needed space in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The modular construction industry provided diagnostic and hygiene facilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The modular construction industry provided hospitals, clinics, and other medical space in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Without enough skilled labor, homes are more expensive to build and they can’t get built quickly enough — ultimately pushing up rental costs. There is good news, though. Two cities — Chicago and Salt Lake City — are removing obstacles so modular construction can do more to help address their housing shortages.