Multifamily Modular and Prefabricated Housing Construction Market Report 2026

The multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $55.5 billion in 2025 to $59.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in demand for faster housing delivery, rising use of modular methods in multifamily projects, reliance on traditional modular materials, expansion of urban housing developments, increasing need for cost-efficient residential solutions.

The multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $78.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of advanced prefabrication technologies, rising investment in permanent modular housing, expansion of relocatable modular housing applications, increasing emphasis on sustainable modular materials, development of high-density modular urban projects. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of multi-story modular apartment developments, increasing demand for faster, cost-efficient housing delivery, growth in use of steel, wood, and precast materials for modular units, expansion of permanent modular housing in urban infill projects, higher utilization of relocatable units for temporary and workforce housing.

The advantages of modular construction are expected to drive the growth of the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing market. Modular and factory-built housing offer numerous benefits, including cost and time savings, reduced material waste, assembly-line quality control, decreased strain on local neighborhoods, and improved construction safety. For instance, in 2023, the Modular Building Institute, a U.S.-based non-profit trade association focused on non-residential modular construction, reported that the modular industry accounted for an estimated 6.64% of new construction starts, with a total project value of around $14.6 billion. Data from 49 North American manufacturers revealed an average revenue of $23,474,970 per manufacturer, which constituted 43% of the total value of projects using modular construction. As a result, the benefits of modular and prefabricated construction are likely to increase the interest of multinational construction companies in modular housing, leading to higher revenue and growth in the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing market during the forecast period.

Major companies in the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market are pursuing innovative strategies, such as introducing new product brands such as the Modular Attainable Housing Brand. An exemplar of this is Greystar Real Estate Partners, a US-based real estate company, which, in June 2023, launched the attainable brand. This brand specifically focuses on Greystar's impact housing offering, aiming to provide more affordable housing options for vulnerable groups impacted by limited rental choices in the US. The launch of the attainable brand underscores Greystar's commitment to addressing the challenge of affordable housing. Leveraging modular construction techniques, Greystar aims to deliver sustainable, high-quality housing options at affordable prices for tenants, demonstrating a strategic approach to profitability and meeting market needs.

In September 2024, ATCO Structures and Logistics Ltd, a U.S.-based modular construction company, acquired NRB Modular Solutions for $40 million. This acquisition aims to enable ATCO to offer a wider array of modular products, encompassing commercial, industrial, educational, and residential solutions. NRB Limited, based in Canada, specializes in manufacturing modular buildings, with a particular emphasis on multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction.

Major companies operating in the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market are Laing O'Rourke, ATCO Ltd., Algeco UK Limited, Ritz-Craft Corporation, Red Sea International Company, Pleasant Valley Homes Inc., Connect Homes LLC, Kiss House, Marlette Homes Inc., Guerdon LLC, Northstar Systembuilt Inc., Cube Haus, Blu Homes Inc., Plant Prefab Inc., Simplex Homes Inc., Revolution Precrafted Properties Limited, Pine Grove Homes Inc., KLEUSBERG GmbH & Co. KG, Blokable Inc., New Era Building Systems Inc., nHouse Limited, PopUp House, Mod-U-Kraf Homes Inc., Stratford Homes LLC.

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, precast concrete components, wood products, and imported modular building systems have increased material and production costs across the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market. Permanent modular apartments and relocatable modular units in regions such as North America and Europe, which depend heavily on imported structural materials, face elevated project expenses and extended lead times. Both private and public multifamily developers encounter tighter budgets and slower deployment cycles. Nevertheless, tariffs are stimulating domestic manufacturing capacity, encouraging local sourcing of modular components, and supporting innovation in cost-optimized prefabrication technologies.

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The multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction comprises companies involved in constructing multifamily modular and prefabricated homes, generating sales revenue. Modular construction involves offsite unit construction and inspection in a manufacturing facility, while onsite assembly involves building the podium, foundation, and infrastructure. This method aims to expedite construction time and reduce costs to augment housing production.

Primary types within multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction include permanent and relocatable houses. Relocatable homes are partially or fully assembled in a manufacturing facility using modular construction techniques, meeting applicable codes or state standards. These buildings are designed for multiple reuses or repurposing before relocation to new construction sites. Different construction materials encompass steel, precast concrete, wood, plastic, and others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market in 2025. Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the multifamily 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 multifamily 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 multifamily modular and prefabricated housing construction market includes revenues earned by fees, interest payments, commissions or transaction charges. 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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