Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Modular and Prefabricated Building Systems
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 777
Special Issue Editors
Interests: steel structures; thin-walled structures; optimization of steel sections; innovative steel products and systems; fire safety of buildings; aluminum structures; lightweight concrete; enhanced plasterboard; modular building systems; advanced numerical modelling; fibre composites for retrofitting and rehabilitation of structures
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Interests: modular buildings and prefab components (structural, energy, fire and acoustic performance); steel, concrete and timber interlocking and connection systems; modern methods of construction (MMC) and net zero carbon buildings; emergency shelters and FlatPack modular buildings
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Interests: 3D-printed structures; fire and energy performances of structures; cold-formed steel structures; machine learning methods in structural engineering
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Interests: innovative construction materials; cold-formed steel structures; advanced numerical modelling; fire safety of buildings; steel–concrete and steel–timber composite structures; 3D-printed concrete structures; sustainability in construction; AI-aided structural design
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The construction industry is increasingly embracing modular and prefabricated systems as sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions to meet modern building demands. These innovative approaches offer significant advantages, including reduced construction time, improved quality control, minimized on-site labour, and enhanced adaptability to diverse design requirements. At the same time, they raise new challenges related to structural integrity, transportation, joint performance, fire safety, energy efficiency, material optimization, and the integration of digital technologies such as Building Information Modelling, automation, and machine learning.
This Special Issue, “Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Modular and Prefabricated Building Systems”, aims to gather cutting-edge research and practical insights that advance knowledge in the design, analysis, and application of modular and prefabricated construction. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following: structural performance and durability, fire resistance and energy performance, life-cycle assessment and sustainability, optimization of materials and resources, 3D-printed modular connections and advanced fabrication methods, data-driven design, automation, and machine learning applications, and case studies showcasing successful implementations. By bringing together researchers, engineers, and practitioners, this Special Issue seeks to highlight breakthroughs that can shape the future of building structures and accelerate the transition toward more resilient, flexible, and resource-efficient construction methods.
We warmly invite your contributions to this timely Special Issue.
Dr. Keerthan Poologanathan
Dr. Heshachanaa Rajanayagam
Dr. Irindu Upasiri
Dr. Sifan M. Ibrahim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- modular construction
- prefabricated building systems
- structural performance
- sustainability in construction
- life-cycle assessment
- digital fabrication
- joint and connection design
- construction efficiency
- resilient building structures
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