home builder; housing manufacturer
Refers to a company that builds houses, especially a large nationwide firm. Often used interchangeably with ハウスメーカー.
See also: ハウスメーカー
A major home builder announced a new energy-efficient house.
A friend who works for a housing manufacturer gave me advice on building a house.
Compound of 住宅 (housing) and メーカー (maker), a straightforward modern term.