Prefab in construction Q3 2023

This report will provide key insights into the usage of prefab among architects. These insights will be particularly valuable for manufacturers targeting this group, as the information in the report can either validate their current business strategies revolving around prefabrication or lay the foundations for new ones. Furthermore, understanding architects behavior and their attitudes toward the usage of prefab in construction will facilitate fact-based internal discussions without the need for custom research.

This report is based on 943 successful quantitative telephone interviews with architects, conducted in the native language in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Germany and Poland. The report is based on a representative sample of architects, with companies with less than 1 employee being excluded. This research is conducted quarterly  with the reports covering different key marketing topics like media orientation, BIM, prefab, sustainability and many more.

The primary focus of this research is to provide key insights into prefab usage among architects, with a specific focus on the types of prefab elements that are used, in which type of projects they are used and the future expectations. The study also offers insights into architects attitudes toward prefab and whether they perceive it beneficial in terms of efficiency in construction. It highlights key differences among the 8 European countries covered and provides other key insights. The report also includes a detailed view on the turnover and orderbook developments of the architects and background information on their company size, and other relevant information. This report will be a crucial input for shaping, improving or reviewing your business strategy towards prefabrication. 

Architects play a pivotal role in the construction industry, serving as early indicators of both positive and negative changes. The trends and developments within architectural firms serve as valuable predictors for the overall construction market. USP publishes forecasts for building volumes based on insights gained from the experiences of architects (but also all other stakeholders that are regularly interviewed by USP in the construction business value chain) and 11 other market indicators. Our future building volumes predictions have proven accurate and have stood the test of time.

What is the usage of prefab among architects in Europe?
What is the projected usage of prefab among European architects?
Which materials are commonly used in prefab product production?
What problems does prefab construction address?
To what extent does the usage of prefab depend on the project’s size?
Which prefab elements are frequently used?
What materials are most commonly used in prefab construction?

1. Key insights and recommendations 
2. Economic developments 
   1. The United Kingdom
   2. Germany
   3. France
   4. Spain
   5. Italy
   6. The Netherlands
   7. Belgium
   8. Poland
3. Prefab