Over 20 years ago, architect Jeff Morrau began designing for modular construction. “In outstate Minnesota, there was a push for Head Start facilities and they were having trouble getting labor. We ...

Late one night last fall, eight flatbed trucks lined up at the foot of the George Washington Bridge and waited. When the clock struck midnight and they got the green light, the trucks crossed the ...

Modular construction remains a booming trend across the contracting world. Modular design helps solve housing shortages, speeds up construction, and addresses rebuilding work after natural disasters.

The housing crisis is among this country’s major problems, spawning a host of negative issues that include homelessness, overcrowding and rent-burdened communities. Fueling these challenges has been a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. From the heavy use of raw materials to logistics and ...

As examined in Andrew Brinker’s recent story (”Building housing is costly. But what about an assembly line?” Business, June 27), modular housing presents an intriguing opportunity for Massachusetts.

Modular construction, also known as prefabrication, is rapidly emerging as a transformative trend in the construction industry. This innovative approach involves assembling building components ...