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Transportability assessments of modular and volumetric buildings
Lucideon is hosting a free-to-attend webinar, ‘Transportability Assessments of Modular and Volumetric Buildings’ on Tuesday 14 May 2019 at 15:00 UK time (10:00 EDT).
Volumetric modular design: The future of education buildings
The government has set out a vision for the education sector to be world leading in sustainability by 2030. As Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), makes clear – central to shaping that will be the increased use of volumetric modular design.
Volumetric manufactured buildings at the forefront of offsite approaches
Volumetric modular methods have a remarkable impact on reducing costs while increasing quality and safety measures in the construction arena.
Can volumetric manufactured buildings deliver a net zero future?
Is the road to a net zero future a well mapped out route or is there uncertainty along the way? Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), makes a case for volumetric manufactured buildings in shaping a more sustainable future.
Research reveals greater demand for volumetric modular buildings
Research from AMA Research has shown a 6% increase in prefabricated volumetric modular buildings and portable accommodation in 2017.
Rethink housebuilding: Sano’s hybrid construction challenges traditional approaches
In this article, Sano investigates the case for hybrid construction, which is likely to make you rethink your approach to housebuilding.
Measuring the true value of PMV in volumetric modular construction
Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) is becoming a driving force in the specification of volumetric technology in public sector projects – particularly in healthcare and education. But Richard Hipkiss, development director for the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), questions the value of purely financial calculations.
Tide completes Europe’s tallest modular building in Croydon development
At 50 storeys, the now tallest modular building in Europe has 817 BTR apartments and 120 affordable homes in the development's sister tower.
Making buildings safer through offsite construction
With the recent focus on unsafe and aging school buildings compounded by the RAAC issue, Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular and Portable Building Association, discusses how a volumetric approach to construction can help remedy the situation and fast-track the school building programme.
Is hybrid building the solution to meeting the 300,000 homes target?
In 2019, Michael Gove set the 300,000 homes a year target to tackle the UK's chronic undersupply of housing, which has been hailed as unrealistic and impossible. In this article, Sano explores how hybrid building could be the solution.
MPBA: On a mission to promote volumetric modular technology
MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses the evolution of volumetric modular technology, and what’s needed to continue driving the sector forward.
Does the M&E delivery approach for Modular buildings mean we will...
At the ASHRAE conference for global heating, industry members discussed the advantages of the M&E delivery approach for modular buildings over the RIBA Plan of Work stages.
Donaldson Timber Systems appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system
UK timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has been appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for MMC category 2 construction systems.
How volumetric modular can cut carbon emissions in 2023
As the UK continues its drive to build homes in 2023, there is an urgent need for our industry to cut carbon emissions and address the challenges faced by economic instability. The government’s legally binding target to reach net zero by 2050 is not all that far off and a large-scale shift to volumetric modular offers a clear solution.
US modular building specialist VBC coming to the UK
Global modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) will be coming to the UK, having announced ambitious expansion plans.
Building offsite’s zero carbon toolkit
A mix of materials should form the offsite sector’s zero carbon toolkit, argues Sam Hart, head of Modern Methods of Construction at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
Beattie Passive completes first volumetric modular net zero housing development for...
Beattie Passive has completed the UK’s first large-scale demountable and relocatable modular net zero housing development, offering a solution for homeless families in Cardiff.
The evolution of volumetric modular technology
Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association, looks at the journey of volumetric modular technology.
Building Better appoint six manufacturers to join new offsite DPS
Building Better has appointed an initial six manufacturers to its new offsite DPS (dynamic purchasing system) for MMC category 2 construction systems.
Volumetric modular technology: Eliminating waste and maximising resource efficiency
As the UK looks to “build back better”, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) raises the thorny issue of reducing landfill waste and improving material optimisation.
How can volumetric mixers make the concrete industry more sustainable?
Concrete has shaped much of our built environment, however, it accounts for about 8% of the world's carbon emissions. PBC Today spoke to Brandon Hess, UK country manager at Volumech, about how volumetric mixers can make the concrete industry more sustainable.
Procurement for education and community buildings made easy
The pandemic has highlighted the effect of the built environment on our mental and physical health, whether in our homes, schools, offices or community buildings.
Modular Matters: Using volumetric modular technology in construction
In partnership with Volumetric Homes Group (VHG) and the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) – Modular Matters Conference & Exhibition is set to return to the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham on 15 and 16 February.
The Future Homes Standard: Homebuilding for the future
The Future Homes Standard will bring about fundamental changes as the UK looks to "futureproof" its housing stock. Trevor Richards, operations director of Volumetric, a specialist in volumetric modular housing solutions, outlines the challenges involved and makes a case for expedient action.
Adding significant value to the volumetric modular sector
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) leads best practice protocols, the development of standards and is represented on many committees for the benefit of members.
Modular building: Shaping a sustainable future
According to the UKGBC, around 400m tonnes of materials are used by the UK construction industry each year. New eco-friendly building techniques such as modular construction are predicted to play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of the sector and improving its sustainability credentials. Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the MPBA, makes a case for modular in shaping a more sustainable future.