PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1362923
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1362923
The U.S. modular construction market size is expected to reach USD 19.17 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.. This is owing to the growing adoption of off-set building practices in the U.S. construction industry.
The U.S. construction industry is witnessing rapid changes with the introduction of new technologies and materials. Some of the advancements in the industry include modular or off-site construction, self-healing concrete, thermal bridging, photovoltaic glaze, kinetic footfall, kinetic roads, predictive software, 3D modeling, cloud collaboration, and asset mapping.
The growing construction industry is likely to face a shortage of skilled labor owing to the retiring baby boomers and millennials opting for other professions. In addition, a decreasing influx of foreign-born building workers is projected to negatively influence the availability of skilled workers. To address the issue of labor shortage, the industry is moving toward off-site production methods such as modular buildings, prefabrication, and pre-engineered buildings. These structures offer substantial advantages over traditional steel buildings.
The manufacturing process of modular buildings starts with the designing of the structures by considering the technical specifications. The architects and engineers design prefabricated structures using software such as StaadPro, AutoCAD, MBS, and Tekla. For designing modular structures, some manufacturers have in-house architects and engineers whereas some get designs from third-party vendors' architects and engineers. The designs are sent to the customers for approval, after which the production is initiated. Module components are built in a controlled offsite environment while conducting grading and site excavation at the same time. After the completion of modules, they are transported to the final site.
Modular construction transforms the building industry, in terms of worker safety, quality, and sustainability. It incorporates a range of innovative advanced building materials, 3D printing technology, and new assembling techniques. The first part of offsite building comprises volumetric construction, which includes pod and modular construction. This technique permits the prefabrication of heavy 3D structures such as homes and rooms.
The second part involves panelized construction, under which the factory manufactures flat panels for use in floors, roof panes, and walls. Modern commercial buildings use this technique to install partitions and support elements. Therefore, various start-ups offer modular construction solutions to replace conventional building methods.