Insights What's next for the USA's prefabricated building market?

Prefabricated housing is key to building affordable housing in remote areas because although prefabricated buildings are not necessarily that much cheaper than traditional structures, they generally deliver much lower time and labor costs onsite. This is being recognized in Colorado, where the state legislature is debating a bipartisan proposal to create a $40 million fund to support “innovative” housing manufacturers to help close a 127,000 housing gap shortage. Other states that might benefit include California which was reported to have a 978,000 housing underproduction in 2019 and Texas with a 322,000 shortfall. These states also have large rural areas where construction access can be demanding but the opportunity to improve local economies is great.

The growing prefabricated market is just another signal that the US construction market is by no means staying still. It’s an industry that will continue to change the way we live for the better, thanks to the work of innovative engineers, project managers and other skilled professionals. Professionals. At AtkinsRéalis , and within our brands Atkins and Faithful+Gould, we aim to lead the growth of the US construction market. With our well-established expertise in engineering and our innovative approach - such as using data to support sustainable, cost-effective building programs – we believe we have the perfect mix to make this happen.

At Atkins, we’re focused on a more sustainable built environment. We create and deliver innovative solutions around the world, and we’re at our best when combining new technologies with forward-thinking. If you’re looking for the kind of challenge that makes the world a better place, and you’re ready to engage with some of the most exciting construction management jobs, why not browse our available vacancies in the USA?