Enhancing Resilience in Modular Construction Supply Chains: Drivers, Strategies and Innovations for Improvement

This paper addressed the question of the Modular construction that has been emerged as a transformative approach in the construction industry, offering benefits such as reduced project timelines, cost efficiency, and improved quality control. However, its supply chain remains vulnerable to disruptions caused by material shortages, logistical delays, labor constraints, and external shocks such as pandemics and geopolitical instability. The research investigates the drivers of resilience in modular construction supply chains (MCSCs) as well as identifies key strategies for improvement, and explores innovative solutions to enhance robustness. Using a mixed-methods approach—including case studies, surveys, and simulation modeling—this study also evaluates resilience-enhancing mechanisms such as digital technologies (e.g., Building Information Modeling (BIM), blockchain, and IoT), supplier diversification, inventory optimization, and agile project management. The findings contribute to a framework for resilient MCSCs, offering actionable insights for industry practitioners and policymakers.