A new Barbour forecast predicts that after several high profile collapses, the fortunes of offsite manufacturers could be on the rebound- with social housing the key.
As the international trade association for modular construction, the Modular Building Institute's mission is to expand the use of offsite construction through innovation and education.
After four decades in the industry and 30 years of running his own joinery business in the North of Scotland, Kevin Rodgers has seen the panel board product market evolve both in application and performance; and has developed a particular liking for the OSB which is manufactured close to him.
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.
A fast-growing new timber building company based in Cambridge is supplying clients across the country with sustainable garden rooms using West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero as a primary material for fabricating the main structure and interior partitions.
SterlingOSB PrimedPlus from West Fraser is a factory-primed OSB3 board, ready to be immediately erected around construction projects or buildings in need of protection.
David Harris, CEO of Premier Modular, reflects on the state of the construction industry's economy, the financial flexibility modular solutions offer and how this form of construction can inject hope into the industry’s future.
West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero boards redefine versatility, combining square-edged and tongue-and-groove formats for adaptable roofing, framing, and flooring application.
Merit has been chosen by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust Foundation to deliver an advanced Elective Hub using modern methods of construction (MMC).
West Fraser's CaberMDF is available in several grades to meet construction and related industry demands, ranging from architraves for door surrounds to decorative profiles and heavy-duty uses.
Alex Goodfellow, chairman of the Confederation of Timber Industries, examines the barriers to expanding timber use in UK construction and the policy solutions available to the government to address them.
With the help from offsite modular specialist Elements Europe and a new modular BTR residential contract, a 4-acre island site in Central Birmingham will be converted into a modern living destination branded Smith’s Garden.
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.
In a new report, the EAC has recommended increasing the use of wood in construction and expanding forestry to help achieve the UK’s 2050 net-zero targets.
As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for sustainable healthcare facilities to support growing demand is becoming more vital than ever. Dan Allison, divisional director of Premier Modular, explores the benefits and opportunities offered by modular construction can aid in decarbonising the health sector.
As the UK government looks to the use of steel reuse in the construction industry, Graeme Milligan, national director at Pick Everard, and Mark Allan, principal risk engineer at HDI Global, explore the legislative changes required.
The Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has called for Ireland to join the Timber in Construction Working Group.
