Cities, CDCs and nonprofitsTurn public land into occupied homes
MBS was selected through the City of St. Louis Infill RFP to build single-family and row homes in The Ville. Cities, CDCs and nonprofits get the same factory, the same fixed price and the same code-built wood frame.
What changes for you
Public land, public dollars, homes people live in
Selected for the City of St. Louis Infill RFP to build homes in The Ville.
Up to 30% lower project cost on comparable scope, compared with traditional construction.
Scattered-site and neighborhood infill designs ready to adapt.
Prevailing-wage requirements identified early and priced in the estimate.
Built to your adopted code and inspected as conventional framing. One plant, one production schedule across scattered sites.
Built in North St. Louis, with a workforce trained through Ranken Technical College. The St. Louis Building Division has toured our line.
Results depend on project scope, approvals, site readiness, materials and logistics.
Case study · North St. Louis
Greater Ville Infill Housing
The City of St. Louis selected MBS through its Infill Housing RFP to build single-family and row homes on city-owned lots in The Ville.
- Contract
- $3.23M
- Status
- In production
- Client
- City of St. Louis (SLDC / LCRA)
The program supports North St. Louis neighbors and tornado recovery. Wall panels are in production at our North St. Louis plant, and the first home's panels went up on site in October 2026.
Also estimating: Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis. Two-story single-family homes, two plan types, priced as closed panels.
Infill designs
Scattered-site homes, ready to adapt
The Greater Ville designs and an affordable single-family plan. Every one can be adapted to your lots.
Single-familyMBS-SFH-1665
The Malone
A fresh city home with a familiar gable.
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2.5
- Stories
- 2
- Sq ft
- 1,665
RowhomesMBS-ROW-1665-3
The Malone Rowhomes
The Malone, three in a row.
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2.5
- Homes
- 3
- Sq ft
- 1,665
Single-familyMBS-SFH-1200
The Waypoint
A compact home with room for everyday life.
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2.5
- Stories
- 2
- Sq ft
- 1,200
Local jobs
Built in North St. Louis, by people trained here
Every panel comes off our line in North St. Louis. We train St. Louis residents for careers in panelized construction and CNC manufacturing with Ranken Technical College and SLATE.
- 40,000 ft² plant in North St. LouisThe plant at 921 N 20th Street brings manufacturing jobs to the neighborhood.
- Ranken Technical CollegeOur workforce training partner.
- SLATEMBS is a workforce training provider with the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment.
How are prevailing-wage requirements handled?
Tell us early if the project carries public funding or prevailing-wage requirements, so the estimate includes the required labor costs. Requirements vary by project and funding source, so confirm them for your specific job.
Is panelized construction code compliant?
Yes. MBS builds to the codes adopted where the building will stand. Before manufacturing, we confirm with the state or local authority which factory approvals and inspections closed panels need, and use approved third-party inspectors where they are permitted. Site permits and inspections still cover the foundation, installation and completion. In St. Louis, for example, the City inspects panels in our factory and again on site, and every connection stays open to view until interior finishes go on. Some states, Illinois among them, run their own factory-built programs with plan approval, third-party plant inspection and a state seal.
Will a lender treat this as a manufactured home?
No. Fannie Mae's Selling Guide (B2-3-02) says panelized housing "is not considered manufactured housing" and receives "the same treatment as site-built housing." The home must conform to local building codes and sit on a permanent foundation. MBS panels form a conventional wood-framed building with no chassis or HUD-code unit. Use the word panelized with your lender and appraiser, and ask your construction lender early how it funds factory-built components.
Is factory-built construction a proven approach?
Yes. Off-site construction has a long history in Germany, Sweden, Japan and the UK. In the U.S., a Department of Energy-commissioned study of 48 modular multifamily projects, summarized by the National Institute of Building Sciences, found them about 30% faster on average than comparable site-built projects. That is modular research, not an MBS claim. MBS was selected through the City of St. Louis Infill RFP, and our team can share relevant project references.
Can we tour the plant?
Yes. Tours run Monday through Friday at 921 N 20th Street in St. Louis. Plan on 60 minutes: about 30 on the floor and 30 for discussion. Bring your estimator, superintendent, foreman, construction manager or board members.
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Start a project
Two ways to start
Have drawings?
Send your plans. Get a fixed factory price.
Permit-ready drawings and a site address are all we need. Your estimate is valid for 30 days, with freight priced in.
Starting from a lot or an idea?
Talk to our team first.
Our in-house design team can start from a survey and lot dimensions, or from one of our catalog designs.
Or call 314-377-3335 or 1-844-GOPANELS, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Want to see the line first? Book a factory tour.