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DHHL unveils modular‑housing pilot with Fading West to cut costs and speed delivery
Summary
DHHL presented a plan to pilot modular construction for scattered lots (20 homes) and explore a local factory, citing per‑unit cost reductions and faster build times. Fading West described past FEMA and mainland projects and factory capacity.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands staff presented a proposal to pilot modular construction for DHHL homes and to explore a long‑term factory model to accelerate housing delivery.
Acting Land Development Division administrator Kalani Frond said the department faces an affordability and production shortfall using traditional on‑site construction and is testing alternatives including modular systems, structurally insulated panels and on‑site fabrication. “Our current construction timelines for traditional stick build homes do not meet DHHL needs,” Frond said, citing an average…
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