Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) as a Foundation of Modular Construction: Economic Efficiency, Production Models, and the Potential of Small-Scale Manufacturing

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Abstract

This article examines light gauge steel framing (LGSF) as a technological foundation of modern modular construction. It analyzes the economic efficiency of LGSF in comparison with traditional building materials and explores production models applicable to small and medium-sized enterprises. Particular attention is given to the potential of localized production and its role in ensuring resilience in the construction sector. The paper proposes an analytical approach to assessing the efficiency of small manufacturing enterprises in this field.

Keywords:

LGSF, light gauge steel framing, modular construction, small-scale manufacturing, construction technologies, sustainable construction

Author:

  • Nikolai Fedenev ORCID: ORCID: 0009-0004-5073-195X

Reviewers:

  • Igor Leonov ORCID: 0009-0004-3645-6031
  • Sergey Otnelchenko ORCID: 0009-0006-8118-0569

DOI: pending

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