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New Prefabricated Light Steel Housing Industry

Admin September 18, 2026

The new prefabricated light steel housing industry, centered around light steel keel prefabricated construction, achieves efficient, eco-friendly, and safe building solutions through factory prefabrication and on-site modular assembly, becoming a mainstream direction for upgrading green buildings in urban and rural areas.

Core Processes and Technological Advantages

This industry uses light steel keels as its framework, employing processes such as profile rolling, precision punching, and anti-corrosion passivation to ensure structural strength and durability. The design of load-bearing structures must pass seismic mechanical tests, with key indicators like wind and earthquake resistance, thermal insulation, sound insulation, and energy efficiency strictly adhering to national standards. For example, Shandong Lugong Runwu uses C/U-shaped keels made from double-sided galvanized cold-rolled steel plates, integrating thermal insulation, sound insulation, and waterproofing functions, with a service life of up to 70 years. Technologically, innovations such as hidden frame steel structure systems have reduced construction costs while improving physical performance and market acceptance. Modular construction technology further prefabricates ceilings, floors, and water and electrical pipelines in factories, increasing on-site assembly efficiency by over 60% compared to traditional construction methods, with products exported to more than 150 countries and regions.

Application Areas and Market Potential

The industry covers scenarios such as rural self-built homes, high-end residences, cultural and tourism facilities, and green courtyard buildings. Hubei Zhuoding Construction provides modern housing solutions for counties and rural areas through an integrated research and development, production, and construction system; Shandong Lugong Runwu's light steel villas meet high-end market demands through standardized production. Driven by policies, the market space for light steel modular housing continues to expand. The state has listed prefabricated construction as a core direction for urban and rural development, planning for steel structures to account for 10% of new residential construction starts by 2030. Combined with the promotion of green and low-carbon building materials, the industry's potential is significant.

Policy Support and Corporate Layout

Since 2016, the state has vigorously promoted steel structure housing, supporting industry development through financial subsidies and technical standard formulation. At the corporate level, local enterprises such as Hubei Zhuoding Construction and Shandong Lugong Runwu have formed full-chain competitive advantages through technological research and development, standardized production control, and quality inspection processes. The establishment of localized intelligent manufacturing bases has enhanced full-chain standardization levels, driving the industry toward green and low-carbon transformation and assisting in upgrading urban and rural buildings.