Get the latest insights, events and more:Welcome to the September issue of Voices, a collection of insights on scaling modular construction. Modular construction has experienced popularity in the past, but a new wave of attention could indicate the trend is finally here to stay if it achieves stable footing and scale.
McKinsey research finds that by 2030, the productivity benefits of prefabrication could save Europe and the United States $22 billion annually. This issue of Voices examines perspectives from across the value chain on how to realize those industry-wide benefits. All stakeholders will need to act: real-estate developers must “productize” and adapt, public-sector leaders must thoughtfully encourage modern methods of building, and construction players must start to rethink their long-term strategic positions.
For parts of the industry, modular construction is poised to fundamentally alter the way we build—and in doing so, it will likely create new winners and losers across the ecosystem. We hope you find this issue of Voices insightful, and we welcome your thoughts.
Nick Bertram
Associate partner
McKinsey & Company
Jose Luis Blanco
Partner
McKinsey & Company
Jan Mischke
Partner
McKinsey Global Institute
