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February 20, 2026 in Highlights: Why Developers Are Switching From Traditional Builds to Modular Construction
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Why Developers Are Switching From Traditional Builds to Modular Construction

Modular construction is quickly becoming the most popular building [...]
Dominus and McAleer & Rushe Celebrate Topping Out at 65 Crutched Friars, City of London

Real estate developer, owner and operator Dominus, in partnership with [...]
Work Begins on £24m Co-Living Residential Scheme in Sheffield

Construction is underway on Hive, a £24 million co-living residential [...]
GRS celebrates landmark 20Mt of aggregates to HS2

Sustainable materials supplier GRS has celebrated delivering a landmark 20 [...]
BIM-Ready Hardware: The Next Leap in Construction

As a digital transformation continues to sweep across the industry, Daniel [...]
JCB Tools launches Pro 18V cordless range as Genpower scales global distribution

JCB Tools has launched its new Pro 18V range, a dedicated line of [...]
Registration opens for Digital Construction Week 2026

Ready to explore the solutions to the built environment’s biggest [...]
Geopolymer stabilisation future-proofs Blackheath Tunnel

Specialist ground engineering firm Geobear has completed major [...]

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Why Developers Are Switching From Traditional Builds to Modular Construction

Modular construction is quickly becoming the most popular building technique on the market. Regardless of whether it is for education buildings, healthcare centres, offices, cafés and even housing, there are many benefits of modular buildings that developers are enjoying by switching from traditional methods. This article will outline and explain those key reasons and benefits, and why it is a good for all parties involved. The Pressure on Developers Is Increasing Rising Material Costs and Price Volatility It isn’t just general consumers experiencing the surge in costs on a daily basis, the building trade is also feeling the strain. Price changes across the board are making traditional building far more expensive than their modular alternative. Labour Shortages Across the Construction [...]