From House Plan to Labeled Steel Panels: What an RSF Shop Set Actually Contains
Most people assume that when they buy a house plan, they have bought the thing…
John Delia JrSeptember 4, 2026
Japan Didn’t Just Build Smaller Houses. It Built a Better Housing System.
When I first started trying to figure out how to build new homes on narrow…
John Delia JrSeptember 3, 2026
Why Australia Builds More Homes With Steel Than America Does
Every so often someone sends me a version of the same claim: Australia builds houses…
John Delia JrSeptember 3, 2026
The Machine Doesn’t Build the House
You drive to get somewhere. What people are actually looking atDoes the Machine Decide the…
John Delia JrSeptember 3, 2026
Building on a Narrow Lot in Detroit: Why the Hard Part Isn’t the Land
Narrow lot construction in Detroit starts by clearing up a myth: the real obstacle is…
John Delia JrSeptember 3, 2026
What Does a Steel Framed Home Cost?
The question sounds like it should have a single answer, or at least a single…
John Delia JrAugust 23, 2026
Permitting a Steel-Framed Home: Why the Plan Set Does the Heavy Lifting
Most people assume the hard part of permitting a steel-framed home is convincing the building…
John Delia JrAugust 23, 2026
What Smart Investors Know About Building New Construction in Detroit
Detroit infill construction rewards preparation over optimism. You've done your research. You've looked at the…
John Delia JrJune 9, 2026
Detroit Is Not a Comeback Story. It’s a Decision.
Every city has a moment. A window of time when the math changes, when the…
John Delia JrJune 9, 2026
Why Standardization Is Misunderstood in Housing
Say the word “standardization” to most people thinking about housing and the picture that forms…
John Delia JrJune 8, 2026