Affordable Housing Operations

Developers Pay Attention: Mass Timber = Faster Builds, Lower Vacancy, & Lower Blood Pressure?! | Taylor Cabot

Kent Fai He

Published on: 27/01/2026

Explore how mass timber is revolutionizing affordable housing. Taylor Cabot explains how faster construction, lower vacancy rates, healthier living environments, and carbon-negative design make mass timber cost-competitive for 8–12 story projects.

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What Are the TOP Construction Approaches to Develop Housing (Pros & Cons from a ~$5B Constr. Co.) - Patrick Otellini

Kent Fai He

Published on: 10/11/2025

A deep dive into the top construction delivery methods for affordable housing — Design-Build, CMAR, IPD, modular, and mass timber. Featuring insights from Swinerton’s Patrick Otellini on speed, cost control, and building smarter.

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What Does it Cost to Build Quality Affordable Housing? (Development PM's Top Lessons) - Alan Biller

Kent Fai He

Published on: 28/12/2024

Why does quality affordable housing cost $300K–$700K per unit? Alan Biller of Enterprise Community Development reveals the truth about construction costs, the necessity of durable materials, and the complexity of financing anti-market projects.

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