Modular construction has become an indispensable tool for addressing the challenges of land scarcity and high property prices facing Singapore’s housing sector, effectively enhancing productivity and reducing construction costs.
Prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction plays a key role in improving construction efficiency, allowing for faster project completion, reduced on-site manpower, and a safer working environment.
The Housing & Development Board has pioneered the use of prefabrication technology in public housing, achieving significant productivity improvements and maintaining housing affordability through innovative building designs and construction methods.
The private sector in Singapore is also adopting modular construction, with projects such as Avenue South Residence showcasing how modular technologies can efficiently deliver high?rise, sustainable residential buildings.
Collaboration between industry stakeholders and policymakers is crucial to the further scaling up of modular construction, with government support via regulatory frameworks and financial incentives playing a key role in its broader adoption.