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Why we should bring back prefab buildings

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March 19, 2026

Soaring construction costs and a carbon‑heavy industry are worsening the housing crisis, while modular building emerges as a faster, cheaper and more sustainable alternative.

Modular construction is gaining momentum as a faster, cheaper and more sustainable way to build housing. Factories can produce fully equipped modules in hours, cutting costs, waste and carbon emissions. With global housing shortages growing, large projects in Europe show how prefab homes can speed up construction and reduce environmental impact.

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