# 418 – The Most Expensive Way to Build a House is in a Factory

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Podcast: [Inside The Firm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-firm-222009)
Published: 2026-04-10T14:00:47+00:00
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, is over regulation a help or kick in the butt for architects to become builders, then an update on interest rates, and finally why the most expensive way to build a house is in a factory. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

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