13. Building Homes Like Cars: Why Modular Just Makes Sense

22/04/2025 1h 2min Temporada 1 Episodio 13
13. Building Homes Like Cars: Why Modular Just Makes Sense

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Building Homes Like Cars: Why Modular Just Makes Sense
Guest: Thatcher Butcher, President of KBS Builders
In this episode of Housing Matters, host Matt Pouliot sits down with Thatcher Butcher, a seasoned construction industry leader and President of KBS Builders, to explore the transformative potential of modular housing in Maine and beyond.
Together, they dig into:


Why Maine’s aging population and shrinking trades workforce demand new building solutions


The stigma around factory-built homes—and how modern modular turns that on its head


What it really takes to build a high-quality home in a controlled environment


How offsite construction shortens timelines, reduces waste, and improves work-life balance for tradespeople


The regulatory and licensing hurdles holding modular back


What real estate professionals, developers, and policymakers need to understand to make change happen


Whether you're a builder, developer, policymaker, or just someone curious about the future of housing, this conversation will challenge how you think about what it means to “build a home.”
🎙 Housing Matters is a podcast about real estate, housing policy, and building better communities in Maine. Hosted by Matt Pouliot of Pouliot Real Estate.

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