A TRACT HOME is a house that is part of a residential community or subdivision where many homes share the same or very similar floor plans, materials, and exterior designs. These homes are usually built in groups by a single builder. If you perform this type of work, you may be assigned to complete multiple homes within the same community in a short period of time.
MULTI-UNIT HOUSING refers to residential buildings that contain multiple separate living units within a single structure or complex. Examples include duplexes, triplexes, apartment buildings, and condominiums. Each unit is designed for a different household, but they share the same building structure and often common systems such as roofing, plumbing, electrical, hallways, and parking areas. If you perform this type of work, the project may involve working on multiple units within the same building or complex rather than a single home.
A CUSTOM HOME is designed and built specifically for a single homeowner. The floor plan, materials, and details are selected individually, and the home is typically a one-of-a-kind build. This applies, for example, when a homeowner owns a piece of land and hires a company to build a house on it. If you perform this type of work, the project is for one individual home rather than multiple homes within a subdivision.