Why It's Still So Expensive to Build Homes in America

In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Brian Potter, author of the Construction Physics newsletter and the book "The Origins of Efficiency," about the lack of productivity gains in the housing construction industry. They discuss why housing construction hasn't become more efficient like other manufacturing sectors, the challenges of prefab housing, the impact of regulations and risk aversion, and potential solutions like automation. The conversation also explores broader themes of manufacturing efficiency, talent allocation, and the historical context of industrial production in the U.S. and China.