Modular and Prefabricated Nonresidential Building Construction Market Report 2026

The modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $82.08 billion in 2025 to $86.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in demand for faster construction delivery, increasing adoption of metal-based structures, reliance on traditional prefabrication methods, expansion of commercial and institutional building projects, rising need for cost-effective construction solutions.

The modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $108.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing shift toward advanced modular fabrication technologies, rising investment in sustainable prefab materials, expansion of industrial and commercial modular deployments, increasing adoption of panelized precast systems, development of high-efficiency modular building designs. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of off-site modular fabrication, increasing demand for rapid deployment nonresidential structures, growth in institutional and commercial modular projects, expansion of panelized and precast construction solutions, greater focus on cost-efficient building lifecycle management.

The rise in construction site accidents is expected to drive the growth of the modular and prefabricated non-residential building construction market. A construction site accident is defined as any unforeseen event that occurs on a construction site, resulting in injury or property damage. Modular and prefabricated non-residential building construction (M&P) can enhance worker safety by minimizing the risk of defects and failures that could lead to such accidents. For example, in December 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based federal government agency, reported that the construction industry recorded 1,075 fatal work-related injuries in 2023. Therefore, the increasing incidence of construction site accidents is propelling the growth of the modular and prefabricated non-residential building construction market.

Major companies operating in the modular and prefabricated non-residential building construction market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as off-site manufactured room modules, to improve construction efficiency, shorten project timelines, and enhance overall cost-effectiveness. Off-site manufactured room modules are pre-engineered, fully or partially completed three-dimensional building units constructed in a controlled factory environment and then transported to the construction site for installation or assembly. For example, in November 2024, Module-T Prefabrik, a France-based manufacturer of prefabricated containers, announced its expansion into the U.S. market, offering a wide range of modular solutions including office, sanitary, locker, and dormitory containers, as well as modular office buildings designed for rapid deployment in non-residential applications. The product portfolio features factory-built modules adaptable for diverse uses such as labor accommodations, classrooms, dining halls, and temporary or permanent offices. Each unit integrates the structural frame, insulation, interior finishes, and MEP rough-ins, and is engineered for easy crane placement and on-site assembly. Key features include standardized container-format modules for design flexibility, a focus on sustainability through reduced material waste and lower transportation emissions, and fast installation that minimizes disruption to surrounding environments.

In September 2024, ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd., a Canada-based provider of modular workforce housing worldwide, acquired NRB Ltd. for $40 million. This acquisition enables ATCO to expand its modular manufacturing presence across North America, strengthen its position in the Canadian market, and enhance its capabilities in multi-family and affordable housing modular construction solutions. NRB Ltd. is a Canada-based manufacturer of modular industrial and educational buildings.

Major companies operating in the modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market are WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp, ATCO Ltd, Algeco, Fleetwood Limited, Red Sea International Company, KLEUSBERG GmbH & Co. KG, Kirby Building Systems, Champion Home Builders, Inc, Guerdon, LLC, ALHO Systembau GmbH, Jeshy Building Concepts Pty Ltd, Ramky Infrastructure Limited, Rain City Industries Pty Ltd, JM Industries Pty Ltd, Buildcep Construction Pty Ltd, Az Building For Future Pty Ltd, Fitzgerald Building Services Pty Ltd, Goodwill Construction Limited, CIMC Modular Building Systems, Hangxiao Steel Structure, Jac Built Construction Limited, Jinchen Group Co., Ltd, China Jingye Engineering Co., Ltd, Sichuan Sanhe Hengsheng Construction Engineering Co., Ltd, Beijing Zhuzong No.6 Development Construction Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Jinfanshui Construction Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Yangjian Group Co., Ltd, Guangdong Coal Base Construction Company, Wuhan Municipal Engineering General Company, Rollalong Ltd, BuildUp, Cadolto Fertiggebaude GmbH & Co. KG, Peab, Dana Holdings, Swietelsky, Habau, Castagner Immobiliare SRL, V & R Edilcons Srl, Blueair Instal Srl, Ten Estate Developments Srl, Zentec Construct Srl, Skanska, Turner Corp, Aecom, Clark Group, Swinerton, Hensel Phelps, Lendlease, Gilbane Building Co, Battle Lake Design Group, Eco Caminhos, Construcciones Planificadas, WTorre Empreendimentos, Grandio, AF construction, La’ Ala Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co, Gav Yam Land Corporation Ltd, Nakheel, Line Investments & Property LLC (LIP), Emaar, Al Sraiya Holding Group, Al Futtaim Colas, Kharafi National, Baran Group, Redcon Construction Company, Estim Construction Co. Ltd.

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 on steel, aluminum, precast components, modular panels, and imported construction machinery have raised production and assembly costs across the modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market. Industrial, commercial, and institutional applicationsparticularly in regions such as North America and Europe that rely heavily on imported metal structures and nonmetal modular panelsface extended timelines and pricing volatility. Private and public sector projects experience increased budget pressure. However, tariffs are encouraging domestic fabrication of modular components, stimulating local material sourcing, and accelerating the development of cost-optimized prefabricated building technologies.

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Modular and prefabricated non-residential building construction involves the process of building, altering, repairing, improving, or demolishing any non-residential building or structure. This construction method is characterized by the off-site development of building components using the same resources and adhering to the same codes and specifications as conventionally designed structures but in about half the time.

The main types of modular and prefabricated non-residential building construction include standard metal, agricultural metal, modular non-metal, and panelized precast non-metal. Standard metal refers to a solid material that is typically hard, opaque, and lustrous, with strong electrical and thermal conductivity. Applications of modular and prefabricated non-residential building construction span institutional, industrial, commercial, and agricultural building construction. The end-users are private and public companies.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market in 2025. Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing modular and prefabricated non-residential buildings such as offices, sports, and college buildings. The establishments in this market include non-residential general contractors, non-residential for-sale builders, non-residential design-build firms, and non-residential project construction management firms. The modular and prefabricated nonresidential building construction market work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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