How The Recession and Brexit Have Paved The Way For Modular Construction
When things were going well in the industry, developers and general contractors may not have felt the pain or need to change – now they do, and there’s no looking back. Since the last recession, the shortage of traditional labour, along with developers needing to find greater efficiency, have made modular building an obvious choice. When executed correctly by an established specialist, off-site construction can greatly benefit a project’s schedule, budget and skilled labour requirements. The prospect of Brexit cutting off the supply of EU workers, is further reshaping the future of the UK’s building industry.