Offsite building faces scalability hurdles as Builders First Source expands

Offsite construction is often hailed as the panacea for housing shortages and labor constraints. In practice, it faces the realities of a cyclical, regional business. Builders who buy these companies outright often end up tying capital to rigid factories that can’t flex with demand.

Recent experiences at PulteGroup and Veev make this clear. Why is Builders FirstSource increasing its…