The “Habi-Tech” house was transported from the Cecil County School of Technology (CCST) to 2 Manor Road, Elkton, on April 27. It is the fourth “Habi-Tech” home built by the students of the CCST in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna.Digging and Rigging, Inc. donated its services to lift the house and transport it (in two parts) on trailers from the CCST to Manor Road, and Modular Genius donated its construction services team to install the house at the build site. The crews from Digging and Rigging, Inc. and Modular Genius worked together, along with Habitat Susquehanna staff and volunteers, to set the house on its foundation.
The move follows a March groundbreaking ceremony that was held to ceremonially mark the official start of preparations for the transportation of the “Habi-Tech” house.
The future homeowner will be Felicia Hanna, a single mother of three (ages 13, 8 and 5). As with all Habitat homebuyers, she will be required to contribute 250 “sweat equity” hours building her home or the home of another; take mandatory financial literacy classes to learn good money management skills; and, take home maintenance classes. Felicia will be purchasing her home through a Habitat mortgage made affordable specifically for her. Her house is made more affordable thanks to volunteer support and sponsorships that keep construction costs low.
The Cecil County School of Technology (CCST) students who built this “Habi-Tech” house pose for a picture while the second section of the home is lifted (in background) to an awaiting trailer. 
The crew from Digging and Rigging, Inc. prepare to lift the “Habi-Tech” house (pictured in background) from its temporary foundation at the Cecil County School of Technology on to two awaiting trailers. 
The homebuyer for this “Habi-Tech” house is Felicia Hanna, a single mother of three. During her Homeownership program application process, she stated, “As my children get older, I would love to be able to buy a house they can call HOME.” As with all Habitat homebuyers, Felicia is required to complete her 250 “sweat equity” hours before move-in day, building her home or the home of another Habitat homebuyer. All Habitat homebuyers must also attend mandatory financial education and home maintenance classes so that they are able to take care of their homes both financially and physically in the future. They pay a mortgage made affordable specifically for them. By holding fundraisers and having volunteers build the Habitat homes, Habitat Susquehanna is able to help keep costs low and create an opportunity for someone who couldn’t afford a home the traditional way. 
Now that the “Habi-Tech” house is at its final, permanent location on 2 Manor Road, Elkton, Habitat Susquehanna is ready for volunteers to complete the home. The work will include drywalling, painting, flooring, cabinetry, and other duties, and no experience is needed to volunteer with Habitat. 
A crew from Modular Genius awaits for the “Habi-Tech” house to arrive at its permanent location of 2 Manor Road, Elkton (foundation in the background). The crews from Digging and Rigging, Inc. and Modular Genius worked with Habitat staff and “core” volunteers to set the house on its foundation. Both Digging and Rigging, Inc. and Modular Genius donated their services for the day. 
After the “Habi-Tech” house was transported from the CCST on trailers, the two sections were lifted and placed on the foundation of the home’s final, permanent location at 2 Manor Road, Elkton. Digging and Rigging, Inc. donated its services to transport the house. Both Digging and Rigging, Inc. and Modular Genius donated their services to set the house on its foundation.
Previous “Habi-Tech” homes built by the CCST are located at Cherry Lane, Elkton (2011); Richmond Street, Perryville (2019); and Walnut Street, Rising Sun (2021). It normally takes one year for the CCST to build a “Habi-Tech” house from start to finish under the guidance of school instructors. The project teaches students across the trades programs multiple aspects of home design and construction.
Modular Genius has also donated the steel frames for the next “Habi-Tech” home to be constructed at the CCST, and will be donating steel frames for the “Habi-Tech” home to be constructed at the Harford Technical High School.
Volunteers interested in working at this build site to help complete the “Habi-Tech” home can sign up through the Habitat Susquehanna website: habitatsusq.org/volunteer-with-habitat/construction-volunteers. The work will include drywalling, painting, flooring, cabinetry, etc. For questions, contact Michele Louderback, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected].
About Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna, Inc. is an ecumenical Christian housing organization devoted to building, renovating and repairing houses in partnership with the community in Cecil and Harford counties. Since its inception in 1993, Habitat Susquehanna has served over 700 families through its Homeownership, Repair and Financial Literacy programs. For more information, call 410-638-4434 (Harford County) or 410-398-3399 (Cecil County), or visit www.habitatsusq.org.
