Europe Modular Construction Market

Modular construction is likely to become a core driver in Europe, with increasing demand for sustainable, efficient, and high-quality building solutions. The European Commission reports that the construction sector accounts for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, underscoring the need for low-carbon, resource-efficient building practices. Modular solutions effectively address issues such as labor shortages, extended project durations, and the demand for energy-efficient and resilient structures. They are extensively utilized in residential, commercial, healthcare, educational, and public infrastructure projects, facilitating rapid assembly, minimizing waste, and improving quality control. When combined with compliance with EU energy efficiency norms, national building codes, and sustainability standards, modular construction offers durability, safety, and strong environmental performance. By combining speed, adaptability, and regulatory compliance, modular construction has become indispensable for a range of housing, infrastructure, and sustainability ambitions that Europe is pursuing.

The demand for modular construction in Europe is mainly met by players manufacturing for various end-use industries. The major players in the modular construction market in Europe with a significant global presence are Laing O’Rourke (UK), Skanska AB (Sweden), Modulaire Group (UK), Kleusberg GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), and Bouygues Construction (France). The market players have adopted various strategies such as expansions, acquisitions, partnerships, and product launches, to strengthen their position in the region’s modular construction market.

In March 2024, Skanska received a contract from Statsbygg to construct an extension to the Ullersmo prison located in Kløfta, Norway. This expansion encompasses approximately 7,000 square meters, comprising both indoor and outdoor elements of the prison.    

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Laing O'Rourke (UK) is a global construction and engineering company. The company designs, constructs, funds, and maintains the built environment by providing different facilities to educate, accommodate, transport, employ, care for, and sustain communities. It owns several construction, manufacturing, engineering, and specialist service companies, which combine to provide its clients with comprehensive investment, development, and management capabilities. Laing O'Rourke follows its 70:30:60 design for manufacturing and assembly, where 70% of the construction is conducted offsite, leading to a 60% improvement in productivity and a 30% improvement in the delivery schedule. Through its diverse business portfolio, it serves numerous sectors, including buildings, power, transport, water & utilities, oil & gas, and mining & natural resources. The company operates in the modular construction market through its manufacturing segment.

Skanska AB (Sweden) is one of the leading construction and project development companies focused on selected home markets in Europe, the Nordic region, and the US. It is involved in the development of various projects, including airports, bridges, homes, hospitals, offices, power plants, railways, roads, schools, and tunnels. The company operates its business through four segments: construction, commercial property development, residential development, and investment properties. It operates in the modular construction market through Skanska USA and other subsidiaries. The company has successfully pioneered the global prefabrication construction process. It has a strong foothold across Europe and North America, with operations in eleven countries comprising the US, the UK, Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, Hungary, Romania, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

Modulaire Group (UK) is a global business services provider specializing in modular space, remote workforce accommodation management, and secure portable storage solutions. It offers prefabricated modular space, serving a wide variety of business needs, including offices, healthcare facilities, schools, and storage. It provides modular space for lease and for sale. They work across several sectors, including construction, public administration, energy and natural resources, as well as industry and services. Algeco (parent company of Modulaire Group) offers modular space solutions for rent and sale across Europe. This expansive coverage includes countries such as Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. Algeco caters to a diverse range of customers in public administration, industry and services, construction, infrastructure, as well as energy and natural resources sectors.

Kleusberg GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) is one of the most efficient companies in Europe for flexible room systems and modular construction solutions. Its business operations include modular construction, mobile room systems, mobile rental buildings, and hall installations. The company has been developing construction projects for commercial, public sector, industrial, and construction clients. It offers modular solutions on lease as well as for sale and serves a wide range of application areas, comprising residential, commercial (office and administrative buildings), education, and hospitality. The company operates across 7 locations in Germany.  

Bouygues Construction (France), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bouygues SA (France), is a leading player in the global construction industry. The company designs, builds, and operates projects in the building, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. It operates its business through four segments: construction businesses, energy and services, telecoms, and media. It also offers modular construction solutions through its subsidiary Dragages Singapore Limited (Singapore). Bouygues has operations in over 80 countries, contributing to its strong global presence. The company, through its subsidiary in Singapore, has completed several projects. One such project was the Clement Canopy, which consists of two 140 m-tall residential buildings. The construction consists of 1,866 prefabricated, prefinished volumetric construction modules. The Clement Canopy is one of the largest modular towers in the world.

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The modular construction market in Europe is fragmented, with key players such as Laing O’Rourke (UK), Skanska AB (Sweden), Modulaire Group (UK), Kleusberg GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), and Bouygues Construction (France) holding significant market presence. Laing O'Rourke is utilizing off-site modular manufacturing to enhance productivity and complete the project in a shorter timeframe. Skanska AB is a leader in the use of prefabrication and digital construction techniques for residential, commercial, and healthcare developments. Modulaire Group provides flexible modular space and remote workforce housing solutions in several European countries. Kleusberg is a specialist in mobile room systems as well as in modular constructions for commercial, residential, educational, and hospitality purposes. With its subsidiary Dragages Singapore, Bouygues Construction is undertaking extensive modular projects, including prefabricated volumetric skyscrapers. These corporations, therefore, are the main drivers of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the field of modular construction, enabling them to provide high-quality, flexible, and scalable solutions for a wide range of sectors across ?‍?‌‍?‍‌?‍?‌‍?‍‌Europe.  

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