SIBS AB has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with LINQ Modular, part of ALEC Holdings, to accelerate the delivery of large-scale modular developments across the Middle East, marking a significant step in the region’s industrialised construction landscape.
The partnership brings together SIBS’ international manufacturing expertise in volumetric modular construction with LINQ’s regional delivery capabilities and ALEC Holdings’ established on-site construction experience. The companies aim to deliver faster, more predictable and more sustainable residential, commercial and mixed-use developments as demand for high-quality housing continues to rise across the Gulf.
Building on LINQ’s early work in prefabricated and modular construction since its launch in 2020, the collaboration seeks to scale modular delivery across multiple sectors, including residential, hospitality and commercial developments. Subject to project awards and client approvals, the partners have set a shared ambition to deliver at least 1,500 modular units per year through an industrialised and repeatable production and delivery model.
Under the agreement, LINQ will continue to lead market engagement, regulatory approvals and in-country project delivery, supported by ALEC Holdings’ construction execution capabilities. SIBS will provide large-scale industrial production capacity, design-for-manufacture expertise and factory-controlled quality processes, drawing on its global experience in delivering modular housing at scale.
The collaboration is positioned to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges: the need to accelerate residential delivery without compromising on quality, safety or sustainability. Modular construction offers a solution by shifting a significant portion of construction activity into controlled factory environments, reducing on-site timelines and improving consistency.
A key factor underpinning the partnership is the modular construction licence granted by Dubai Municipality to LINQ, enabling the delivery of G+6 residential and commercial buildings in the emirate. Combined with SIBS’ experience in delivering large apartment complexes internationally, the partners are well placed to respond to strong residential demand across major urban centres in the UAE and wider Gulf.
SIBS brings an established international track record, having delivered approximately 7,000 apartments globally. Its modular systems have typically reduced project timelines by around 40%, lowered production costs by up to 30%, and cut energy consumption by up to 50% compared with traditional construction methods.
Erik Thomaeus, CEO of SIBS, said the collaboration represents a major step forward for modular construction in the UAE, combining SIBS’ industrialised production capacity with LINQ and ALEC Holdings’ regional delivery expertise to offer scalable and predictable modular solutions.
Graham Petty, Operations Manager at LINQ, said the partnership builds on years of groundwork to demonstrate the viability of modular construction at the premium end of the market, enabling the delivery of full-spectrum industrialised construction solutions that support speed, certainty and long-term value.
The collaboration is already progressing multiple near-term project opportunities, reflecting growing market momentum and a robust pipeline of modular-led developments across a range of building types.
SIBS and LINQ Modular form Middle East construction alliance
