This federal Project Grant award, valued at $151,423.00 and issued on January 30, 2025, was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) under the General Research and Technology Activity (CFDA 14.506) program.
The purpose of this grant is for Clemson University, working with the SBCA trade association and MiTek building products manufacturer, to conduct a mixed-methods study to better understand the barriers and intent of decision-makers in utilizing offsite construction methods for homebuilding. The research activities will include illustrational builds, surveys, focus groups, and workshops to provide updated market data on time and cost savings, identify perceived and actual barriers, and develop a market response strategy to increase adoption of offsite construction techniques. The expected outcomes of this study are intended to benefit the construction industry and support HUD's objectives related to housing supply, equity, and technological innovation.
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