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Revolution Precrafted stepped into the spotlight when it claimed to be the Philippines’ first unicorn in 2017, but it drew even more attention from the fraud and swindling lawsuits that followed.

The startup’s claim to fame came from promises to build houses prefabricated, a construction method where components like floors and windows would be factor-built and shipped to the site, where the house can be assembled like LEGO blocks. Prefabricated homes cost less than regular construction, and could be disassembled and rebuilt should the owner wish to move. Luxury, portable, and affordable designer homes seemed like a recipe for success, except it looks like Revolution hasn’t built any.

In 2020, lawsuits befell Revolution, which failed to prove it built a single prefab home. The Ken had visited some of Revolution’s projects and found traditional construction materials being used, including sand, gravel, cement, and reinforcing bars.

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