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Prefabrication: The key to unlocking affordable housing?
Given the current housing crisis and the declining number of skilled workers available to work on large-scale construction projects, an investment in modular housing could offer a cheaper and quicker alternative to traditionally-built homes.
Solving the UK’s housing shortfall requires a modular construction rethink
As 3D laser scanning emerges as a game-changer in modern construction, FARO Technologies explores how the technology can aid in reshaping modular building and help to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.
Prefabricated elements in five days: The success story of Perspektywa
Perspektywa, a sustainable housing complex near Gdánsk, combines stylish living with green features, using Allplan's precast software.
DORCE: Providing emergency modular housing in Turkey
This article explores DORCE Prefabricated Building and Construction's journey as a provider of emergency modular housing in Turkey.
Construction technology trends: paving the way for the future of the...
In this article, Build Warranty delves into the construction technology trends that are poised to redefine the UK housing market and explores their potential implications.
Bridging the affordable housing market gap through MMC
In the UK, the affordable housing market remains underserved and offsite manufacturers are focusing on how their solutions can supplement traditional construction to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Andy Higson from Intrastack, part of the global building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain, discusses how the various methods of construction can help to bridge this gap and why choosing the right solution for your project is vital.
Why has the adoption of MMC at scale in the housing...
Paul Nash, construction consultant, Jansons Property, explores why the adoption of MMC at scale within the housing sector failed to materialise and what needs to change for this to happen.
Builders must adopt modular construction methods to tackle housing crisis
Zoe Owen, partner in the plot sales team at Moore Barlow, discusses how modular construction methods can unlock the UK’s housing crisis and explains why developers shouldn’t waste any more time adopting this approach.
SterlingOSB Zero features in Westminster housing and retail community project, Ebury...
SterlingOSB Zero panels have been used in a colourful, temporary development for Westminster City Council, Ebury Edge.
Demand for offsite housing construction increases
The market for offsite housing construction continued to grow during 2021, despite the impact of the pandemic, as confidence, capacity and quality in the sector continue to grow, according to the Offsite Construction Market Report – UK 2021-2025 from AMA Research.
Prefabrication is key success factor for new £4.28bn quarter in Vienna
One of the largest urban development projects in Europe relies on precast construction for efficient and sustainable building – ALLPLAN software enabled efficient precast detailing processes.
Why commonly accepted solutions to solve the housing crisis won’t cut...
Peter Bill, author of Broken Homes and a former housebuilder, explores why commonly accepted solutions to fix the housing crisis just won’t work, and offers up his own suggestions that defy conventional wisdom.
Modular construction: The push to solve the housing crisis
According to Forbes, during 2017-2018 only 7.5% of the homes built in the UK used modular construction, and although this number has grown year on year, this is still a long way short of market leader Sweden’s mammoth 45%, Sean Keyes, managing director a Sutcliffe explores this.
World of modular preview: European prefab style and quality
The Modular Building Institute offers insight into European prefab style, with a look at Casas inHAUS, a leader in the production of modular homes in Spain.
Brick by brick: The role of modular in meeting the housing...
Homes England’s Affordable Homes Programme could prove a step-change in the mainstream adoption of modular and offsite construction. Jahanara Hussain and Sarah Hale of UK law firm TLT examine what needs to happen to de-risk modular and secure its future.
Cruden Building secures £11.5m affordable housing scheme
Cruden Building has been appointed to deliver an £11.5m affordable housing development at Maryhill in Glasgow.
Prefabricated building market to see upturn post-Covid
Steady growth in the prefabricated volumetric systems market is expected over the next few years to 2024, according to AMA Research.
Prefabricated volumetric sector to grow by 14% in next four years
The prefabricated volumetric building systems market will grow by 14% from 2020-2024, according to the latest report by AMA Research.
How timber frame and offsite construction meet housing demand
Simon Horn discusses why offsite construction utilising timber frame as the external wall fabric and overall structural solution is key to meeting sustainability targets.
Reskinning as a solution to London’s housing shortage
Reskinning existing buildings could provide affordable housing for the capital at a faster rate without the negative impacts of demolition that can undermine the benefits of new builds. Richard Hyams of architect astudio takes a look.
Could modular homes be the answer to the social housing crisis?
In an exclusive interview with Gail Cook of GDHV and Dr Stephen Finnegan sustainable architecture lecturer at the University of Liverpool, we discover how trends in modular housing and the heating and ventilation sector could address the social housing crisis.
Housing shortage: Could modular construction be the answer?
Kenny Ingram, global industry director at IFS discusses how modular construction and technology could lay the foundations for the future of UK housing.
New government, new housing strategy?
What does Boris Johnson’s new Conservative government mean for the public housing sector? Les Dawson, managing director of UK-based ICF manufacturer UNiBLOCK, looks at the challenges the industry faces over the next five years to meet the housing shortfall.
Case study: Raining’s Stairs social housing development, Inverness
The Raining’s Stairs development provides high-quality social housing that has helped transform a long-vacant site in Inverness city centre.
Timber frame: The sustainable answer to the housing crisis
Malcolm Thomson, sales director of Scotframe, discusses offsite timber frame, fabric-first and the new Saint Gobain Multi-Comfort concept.
Can offsite construction solve the UK housing crisis?
It’s no secret that the UK faces a severe housing shortage. Kim Vernau of BLP Insurance examines how offsite construction can help to bridge the gap