Latest Prefabricated Panel Housing
The latest information on prefabricated panel housing covers aspects such as price, policy, architectural form, export, brand, and materials, as detailed below:
Price and Types: Prefabricated panel housing comes in a variety of types with a wide price range. Common types include foreign trade light steel villas and hotel steel-structured movable modular houses, with prices ranging from ¥9.5 to ¥38,580.0. Prices vary significantly depending on the manufacturer, specifications, and functions of the houses. For example, simple movable modular houses are relatively inexpensive, while light steel villas with insulation and soundproofing functions are more expensive.
Handling Policies: Starting in 2026, the renovation of dilapidated housing continues to advance, with prefabricated panel housing included in the governance scope. In cities, C- and D-grade dangerous housing must be inspected and documented, with D-grade housing undergoing accelerated demolition and renovation. At the same time, models such as original-site reconstruction and self-initiated updates of old housing are being explored. The policy emphasizes "building-by-building inspection, professional appraisal, and classified handling." Taking some areas in Liaoning as an example, C-grade dilapidated houses undergo repair and reinforcement, while D-grade dilapidated houses are, in principle, demolished and rebuilt.
Architectural Form and Development: Prefabricated panel houses primarily use factory-prefabricated cement components (solid or hollow) as their main structure, originating in the early 20th century. Before 1985 in China, most residential buildings adopted this type of structure. With technological development, cast-in-place concrete and prefabricated buildings have gradually replaced traditional prefabricated panel houses. The latter, due to issues such as weak earthquake resistance, poor sound and heat insulation, and a lifespan of about 30-50 years, are now mainly repaired and renovated, with only dangerous houses being demolished. Since the implementation of the old housing renovation policy in 2022, prefabricated buildings have become the mainstream direction due to a 30% reduction in construction time.
Export Situation: In the first four months of 2026, enterprises in the Guangzhou Customs area exported movable houses worth 1.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38.1%; exports through Shenzhen ports reached 1.68 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%, indicating strong international market demand.
Brands and Materials: There are numerous brands of prefabricated panel houses, such as Xinwei Hongtu and Zhuode. Materials include concrete, color-coated steel, cement, and rock wool panels. Styles cover light steel movable houses and two-story modular houses, among others. Processes involve welding and assembly. Different materials and processes affect the performance of the houses. For example, rock wool panel materials offer better sound and heat insulation, while light steel structures facilitate convenient construction.
