Source: Materials for Modular Construction Growth Opportunities (Frost & Sullivan)
Efficiency and Resource Optimization
Modular construction minimizes time and costs, curbing weather-induced setbacks and reducing material waste. It optimizes labor use and environmental impact, presenting a resource-efficient construction model.
Innovation in Material Supply
Material companies are modifying products for modular construction, emphasizing the use of eco-friendly wood; innovative lightweight concrete made with recycled materials; and flexible, automated steel. This adaptation caters to specific construction needs, promotes machine-applied products, and addresses labor shortages.
Policy Support and Global Adoption
The adoption of modular construction practices can be fostered by strategic policy changes, subsidies, and investments on a global scale. Governments and legislative bodies can drive change by incentivizing off-site construction to meet net-zero and decarbonization goals.
Circular Economy Integration
Modular construction offers opportunities to support circular economy principles by enabling easier disassembly, recycling, and reuse of large-format components. Utilizing recycled materials, exploring diverse sourcing sectors for raw materials, and leveraging innovative materials contribute to a more sustainable and circular construction approach.
Supply Chain Optimization
While modular construction benefits from economies of scale, further streamlining of the supply chain is feasible. Efficient handling of larger material quantities in factories minimizes transport costs and waste, fostering a stronger link between supply chain efficiency and material usage in assembly.
Modular construction delivers enhanced efficiency through detailed design for optimized material use. Manufacturing buildings in controlled settings ensures precise material application, aligning design with actual conditions. This process reduces transport, waste, and embodied carbon, which is critical as new regulations emphasize carbon measurement in construction.
Note: Stephen Wightman participated as an expert in our Think Tank on “How can you Harness Modular Assembly to Enable Construction Material Suppliers?”. Click here to access the recorded session.