The construction industry in Europe is struggling to meet housing demands, with a shortfall of millions of units. Modular construction, which involves factory-built homes, is gaining traction as a potential solution. It offers faster completion times and reduced waste, aligning with sustainability goals. However, regulatory fragmentation across EU countries poses challenges for scalability. Sweden leads in modular housing, while other countries like Germany and the Netherlands are also making strides. Despite its advantages, modular construction is not a complete solution to the housing crisis. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)