Modular construction to counter informal self-construction in Perú: Insights from SWOT analysis and GUT matrix approach

This study explores the weaknesses and threats of the modular construction industry as an alternative to informal self-construction in Peru, characterized by a lack of technical design and professional supervision. Through a SWOT analysis and the application of the GUT prioritization matrix (Gravity, Urgency, and Tendency), the weaknesses and threats of the modular construction industry in the Peruvian context were evaluated, highlighting challenges related to transportation and resistance to change as the main obstacles. The research reveals that, despite these challenges, modular construction offers significant advantages in terms of quality, safety, and sustainability. It is concluded that, with appropriate strategies, modular construction could be a viable solution to reduce informality in housing construction in Peru. There is a suggested need for infrastructure and regulatory reforms, as well as the promotion of education and acceptance of this technology.