13. Building Homes Like Cars: Why Modular Just Makes Sense

Building Homes Like Cars: Why Modular Just Makes Sense
Guest: Thatcher Butcher, President of KBS Builders

In this episode of Housing Matters, host Matt Pouliot sits down with Thatcher Butcher, a seasoned construction industry leader and President of KBS Builders, to explore the transformative potential of modular housing in Maine and beyond.

Together, they dig into:

• Why Maine’s aging population and shrinking trades workforce demand new building solutions

• The stigma around factory-built homes—and how modern modular turns that on its head

• What it really takes to build a high-quality home in a controlled environment

• How offsite construction shortens timelines, reduces waste, and improves work-life balance for tradespeople

• The regulatory and licensing hurdles holding modular back

• What real estate professionals, developers, and policymakers need to understand to make change happen

Whether you're a builder, developer, policymaker, or just someone curious about the future of housing, this conversation will challenge how you think about what it means to “build a home.”

🎙 Housing Matters is a podcast about real estate, housing policy, and building better communities in Maine. Hosted by Matt Pouliot of Pouliot Real Estate.