Single-Family Modular and Prefabricated Housing Construction Market Report 2026

The single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $52.24 billion in 2025 to $54.63 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising availability of modular construction methods, early growth of off-site fabrication technologies, increasing adoption of prefab housing in urban regions, rising demand for rapid affordable home development, emergence of standardized prefab building codes.

The single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $65.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing use of AI-driven modular design tools, increasing adoption of sustainable prefab materials, expansion of automated manufacturing lines, rising integration of smart-home systems in prefab units, growth in government-backed prefab housing incentives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of modular automation tools, rise in off-site construction efficiency, growth in prefab structural innovation, increasing demand for rapid-deployment housing, expansion of high-precision residential fabrication.

The increasing demand for residential housing is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market in the years to come. Residential housing pertains to structures or buildings primarily designed for living purposes. Residential housing plays a pivotal role in shaping the development of the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction sector, which is driven by consumer demand for affordable, sustainable, and adaptable housing solutions. For instance, in June 2023, data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed that privately owned housing starts in May 2023 were occurring at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,631,000, marking a 21.7% increase over the revised April 2023 estimate of 1,340,000 and a 5.7% rise over the May 2022 rate of 1,543,000. Similarly, the number of privately owned housing completions in May 2023 stood at 1,518,000 on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. This represents a 5% increase over the May 2022 rate of 1,446,000 and a 9.5% boost compared to the revised April 2023 estimate of 1,386,000. Thus, the growing demand for residential housing is a driving force behind the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market.

Key companies operating in the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms, to meet the rising demand for efficient design coordination, faster project delivery, and reduced construction errors. BIM technology provides a detailed 3D digital representation of a building’s physical and functional characteristics, enabling greater collaboration, early clash detection, and improved management throughout the project lifecycle - significantly enhancing efficiency compared with traditional 2D design methods. For instance, in June 2023, OpenSpace, a US-based software company, partnered with Revizto, a Switzerland-based software firm, to launch OpenSpace BIM+, an innovation aimed at improving BIM adoption among field and virtual design and construction (VDC) teams. The platform offers an intuitive set of 3D coordination tools that simplifies on-site BIM workflows. Users can compare 2D drawings with 3D models, evaluate real-world site conditions against BIM data, and streamline issue identification. Designed for simplicity and accessibility, OpenSpace BIM+ enhances collaboration, accelerates project timelines, and supports greater BIM utilization in modular and prefabricated single-family housing projects.

In September 2024, ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd. (ATCO Structures), a Canada-based company specializing in the manufacturing and sale of residential housing and space rental products, acquired NRB Modular Solutions for $40 million. This acquisition strengthens ATCO Structures' capabilities and expands its presence in the modular construction industry. NRB Modular Solutions is a Canada-based company offering modular residential building solutions.

Major companies operating in the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market are Red Sea Housing Services, Skanska AB, Bouygues Construction, ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios SA, Lindal Cedar Homes Inc., Kiewit Corporation, Balfour Beatty Plc., Taisei Corporation, System House R & C Co. Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Algeco Scotsman, Skyline Champion Corporation, Kirby Building Systems LLC, Butler Manufacturing, Astron Buildings, Modular Engineering, Niko Prefab Building Systems Pvt Ltd, Par-Kut International, Schulte Building Systems Inc., United Partition Systems Inc., Vardhman Pre-Engineered Building Systems, Laing O'Rourke, Palomar Modular Buildings, Guerdon Enterprises LLC, JL Modular Inc., Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, Katerra, Speed House Group of Companies, Supertech Industries LLC, Tempohousing, Cavco Industries Inc, Lendlease, Clayco, Suffolk Construction, DPR Construction, PCL Construction Enterprises, Walsh Group, BL Harbert, Level 10 Construction, Austin Commercial, James G. Davis Construction, Turner Construction Co., Clark Group, AECOM, Hensel Phelps, Holder Construction, Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Gilbane Building Co., Structure Tone, Webcor Builders, Power Construction, Consigli Building Group, McCarthy Holdings, Hoffman Construction, Brasfield & Gorrie, Mortenson Const.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market by increasing costs for imported steel frames, prefabricated components, fastening systems, and structural connectors needed for factory-built units. Regions dependent on Asian or European material imports face higher production and logistics expenses, especially in permanent modular installations and relocatable units. However, tariffs are also incentivizing domestic module production, stimulating local prefabrication clusters, and strengthening regional supply chain resilience, which may reduce long-term import dependency.

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Single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction involves the process of building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing residential buildings or structures designed for single-family occupancy. These structures are developed off-site using the same resources and constructed according to the same building codes and specifications as conventionally designed structures but with the advantage of significantly reduced construction time.

The primary categories of single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction encompass permanent houses and relocatable houses. Relocatable home construction involves the creation of partially or fully assembled buildings at a manufacturing facility using modular construction techniques, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and state standards. These relocatable buildings are designed to be reused or repurposed multiple times and can be relocated to new construction sites. Various materials, including steel, wood, concrete, and others, are utilized in this construction, with applications spanning residential, commercial, and industrial settings.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market in 2025. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The single-family modular and prefabricated housing construction market includes revenues earned by entities by residential structures, residential project construction management firms, and residential design-build firms. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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