Published by Audree Grubesic on Mar 14, 2025. Read time: 3 min.
Prefabrication is moving from a niche solution to a mainstream construction approach. Large infrastructure projects are adopting modular methods to speed timelines and reduce costs.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport’s new terminal was highlighted as a major example of modular construction in action.
Modular data centers are also gaining attention because businesses and governments want faster, scalable, and more energy-efficient infrastructure.
The event emphasized collaboration. Professionals were open to new ideas and partnerships.
The industry also faces labor shortages and an aging workforce. Companies are responding with automation, AI-driven design, and better supply chain logistics.
Wesco was presented as a key supplier in the modular construction ecosystem. The company helps projects with essential materials, including:
The article says the industry is becoming more data-driven. The focus is not only on building faster, but also on using data to refine and optimize the process.
Networking and informal events also played an important role in building relationships across the industry. A dinner with 20 professionals from different sectors was cited as an example.
Advancing Prefab 2025 showed that modular construction is becoming more collaborative, more technological, and more widely adopted across sectors.