The latest issue of Modular Advantage emphasises modular construction as a practical and scalable solution to the global housing crisis, where demand consistently outpaces supply
The magazine features a wide array of case studies, industry insights, and interviews that highlight innovation in offsite construction, addressing both affordability and speed of delivery.
Board Chair Letter (Stephen Shang, Co-Founder & CEO, Falcon Structures):
Shang underscores the urgency of the housing crisis, noting that modular construction is not a silver bullet but offers speed, predictability, and quality simultaneously. Factories reduce construction timelines, standardised components improve quality and safety, and repeatable designs allow projects to move from unique efforts to reliable programs that deliver units rapidly.
He acknowledges existing challenges, including financing, procurement models, local codes, and supply chain limitations, emphasising that collaboration among manufacturers, architects, builders, lenders, and policymakers is key.
MBI’s role includes advancing standards, sharing research, promoting fair codes, and connecting partners globally. Shang encourages industry participation at upcoming events, such as World of Modular Europe, highlighting the real-world effectiveness of modular solutions for housing, workforce, student, and senior projects.
Featured articles and insights:
Homes as Essential Infrastructure examines government-led initiatives in Canada aimed at rapidly providing affordable housing.
Building the Future, Offsite examines the U.K.’s innovative use of modular methods, supported by public-private partnerships and strategic financing.
POJI and MOKO showcase modular industrialisation in Stockholm, creating vibrant mixed-use communities.
Boutique Modern showcases modular techniques for efficient and affordable housing in the U.K., while BoulderMOD focuses on workforce training and affordable housing in Colorado.
Guerdon highlights multi-project pipelines in Idaho, seeking scalable modular solutions.
Articles on waterproofing, velocity in multi-family projects, developer messaging, and NYC housing explore technical and strategic aspects of implementing modular at scale.
