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Maine’s modular construction industry, considered essential to helping meet the state’s critical housing needs, hit a regulatory roadblock this month in the Legislature, with the failure of LD 2229.

Maine’s modular construction industry hit a regulatory roadblock this month, which is expected to derail hundreds of planned housing units. A temporary funding allocation may rescue a handful of projects.

The vast majority of commercial and multifamily projects built in Maine today are constructed using prefabricated components. The practice saves substantial construction time, improves predictability and delivers a superior product.

Advances in technologies have enabled modular manufacturers like KBS to offer mass customization, making it possible to efficiently produce a broader range of work.

Mainebiz is honored to present the 2026 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year. These seven individuals span various industries, including the nonprofit sector. 

Kara Wilbur is a planner, developer and distributor of catalog homes through Dooryard, a full-service development company.

The Gardiner apartments, to be known as Iron Heights, will be located a short walk from downtown.

Kara Wilbur’s Dooryard LLC is continuing to bring housing to the Oxford County town of Rumford, with the addition of an apartment complex at 986 Prospect Ave.