Circular Business Strategies for Modular Construction: A Review

ORCID

Rokooei: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8543-653X

MSU Affiliation

James Worth Bagley College of Engineering; Richard A. Rula School of Civil & Environmental Engineering; College of Architecture, Art and Design; Department of Building Construction Science

Creation Date

2026-10-30

Abstract

This review addresses the integration of circular economy (CE) principles with modular construction (MC), aiming to unveil strategies that bridge these domains. Through exhaustive analysis of various research articles, we identified key strategies and developed an intuitive activity system map to visually guide stakeholders. This map simplifies the process of incorporating CE strategies in MC workflows. Our findings categorize these strategies, providing a structured roadmap for construction professionals. This endeavor seeks to facilitate the seamless infusion of sustainability in modular construction projects, propelling environmentally conscious advancements in the construction industry.

Keywords

activity system map, circular business strategies, circular economy, modular construction, modularity, sustainability

Publication Date

7-19-2025

Publication Title

Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering (ICCSTE 2025)

Publisher

International Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology

Rights

© Copyright 2025, International ASET Inc. – All rights reserved

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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.11159/iccste25.359