According to the National Association of Home Builders, labor costs for traditional homes are typically around 20-30% of the total construction budget. With shipping container homes, the percentage can be pushed even higher and can go up to around 40%. This is due to both materials costs that are usually less along with increased labor […]
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We frequently mention the importance of thorough preparation and planning for your shipping container home. This essential step will help you avoid simple mistakes before you start construction. But how are you able to adequately plan if you can’t estimate the cost? Read examples of shipping container homes and how much each cost to build. Below […]
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One of the most common reasons people want to build shipping container homes is that they can be built relatively inexpensively. In a recent article, we discussed the cheapest shipping container homes ever built. This isn’t to say that the cost is the only reason to be living in a shipping container home. There are lots […]
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If you’re living in the US, you will know that over the last several years, prices for traditional homes have been on the rise, making it difficult for people to afford to own a home. Read more about rising home prices. This leaves people thinking they can’t afford to own their own home, and this certainly […]
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Planning is the most important part of any project and shipping container homes are no different. The average new home tends to run over budget and time by around 15-20%. It is crucial that you make a solid plan and stick to it. Let’s take a closer look at exactly how you should correctly plan […]
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