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Where Are the Economies of Scale in Homebuilding?

Homebuilding has not achieved the same economies of scale as manufacturing due to land costs, local regulations, and on-site construction complexity. Unlike factories producing identical products, homes must adapt to diverse locations and codes, limiting mass production benefits.

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