06/12/2026
While a growing ecosystem of manufacturers and developers are experimenting with various prefabrication techniques, Modern Methods of Construction account for as little as 2% of housing starts in Canada. At Canada’s current scale, MMC is not always cheaper than conventional construction on a straightforward unit-cost comparison basis. Savings of 20- 40% are possible but only with volume and standardization, which is precisely why scale is so central to MMC’s value proposition.
So, what’s holding MMC back from becoming a cornerstone in Canada’s housing strategy?
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MMC can help build homes up to 50% faster and 40% cheaper than traditional methods