In a tough market like this, some companies diversify to find an edge. In the very competitive Long Island market, Jarro Building Industries Corp. has found a niche in something the industry has heard a lot about during the last few years but hasn't seen much action on: modular housing.
According to vice president Eric Mathison, Jarro Building Industries is responsible for selling the jobs. Once sold, Westchester Modular Homes — which has partnered exclusively with Jarro in the Long Island territory — builds the product off site and ships it to Jarro, which is responsible for prepping the job. Installation is a joint effort between the two companies.
“We think it's going to be a big advantage,” Mathison says. If the price is what they say it is, he may be right: Jarro Building Industries' Web site touts modular homes as costing 20% less to construct than traditional building, with additional savings due to reduced construction time. That appeals to cost-conscious clients.