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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 47 MIN

Why Modular Construction Fails in the UK – And How to Fix It (EP 243)

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In this episode, Paul is joined by George Lujans, Director at GoModular, for a masterclass on modular construction that breaks down everything you thought you knew.George’s message is clear: most developers, QSs, and even modular startups have misunderstood modular construction – and that’s why it hasn’t delivered on its promises.Together, Paul and George unpack:Why modular is a verb, not a noun – and how that changes everything.The biggest myths in modular: standardisation, site access, and planning restrictions.Why finance, not technology, is the real blocker to scaling modular housing.What QSs and developers are getting wrong when procuring modular projects.How we shift from chasing megafactories to building smarter, leaner, scalable modular systems.If you're in cost management, development, or just curious about why modular keeps “failing,” this episode reframes the entire conversation.📥 Plus: Grab Paul’s free new eBook Mastering Construction Procurement — link below:Mastering Construction Procurement Strategies for Supply Chain Integration, Tendering, and Commercial SuccessFor our list of other eBooks on building your QS Career and AI, click here - Free eBook Downloads.Send us Fan MailWant to connect with Paul?Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at [email protected] or through, C-Link. C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Quantity Surveyors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.Watch the Video to learn more; you can book a demo by clicking here. 

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In this episode, Paul is joined by George Lujans, Director at GoModular, for a masterclass on modular construction that breaks down everything you thought you knew. George’s message is clear: most developers, QSs, and even modular startups have misunderstood modular construction – and that’s why it hasn’t delivered on its promises. Together, Paul and George unpack: Why modular is a verb, not a noun – and how that changes everything.The biggest myths in modular: standardisation, site access, a...

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