Genesis Provides Workforce Housing for Gulf Coast 

When faced with the largest modular housing project ever in the city of New Orleans, Woodward Design + Build requested six modular companies each bid half the project. After prototypes were completed, Genesis Homes of Florida was awarded the entire contract. Having been originally designed for stick-built construction, it was determined that modular construction was the only option to complete this project on time and on budget. The modules were delivered to the job site 90% complete which helped achieve this goal. 
 

“We were very pleased to have assisted in the redevelopment of affordable housing in this area that has seen so many difficulties.” Stephen Simms – General Manager Genesis Homes of Florida

Client Woodward Design + Build, a division of Carl E. Woodward Project Type Multi-Family Tax Credit Project Scope Ten eight-plex units Twenty-one four-plex units 164 two-bedroom, one-bath, two-story apartments Each 880 square feet Some ADA compliant including Sight & Hearing Impaired Builder Genesis Homes of Florida Lake City, FL Challenges Create high quality housing while maintaining cost controls within a tight schedule.  Work with a large builder/developer and subcontractors with no previous experience in modular construction. Solutions An on site service crew trained subcontractors who were unfamiliar with the modular process. A project manager promoted a team environment and helped facilitate running changes or improvements throughout the construction process.