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Social housing could be key to offsite manufacturing rebound 

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.

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Modular housebuilder Lighthouse joins Make UK Modular

Low-carbon modular housebuilder, Lighthouse, has become the newest member of the modular housing trade body, Make UK Modular.

Inside Modular: How to start a modular building project with LAI Design Group

In this episode of Inside Modular, Ken Puncerelli, CEO of LAI Design Group, discusses his experience with modular building project design, and offers helpful advice for developers who aren't familiar with the modular construction process.

Donaldson Timber Systems becomes first timber frame manufacturer to offer verified PMV

Donaldson Timber Systems has become the first offsite timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55% or more.

Government needs a ‘radical rethink’ to meet annual 300,000 new homes target

No government can come close to its 300,000 new homes target by 2025 without a radical rethink in the way we build houses, warns Make UK Modular.

From dated kitchen to welcoming family zone at Ravensbourne House with SterlingOSB Zero

Architect Daniele Sini used SterlingOSB Zero to revitalise Ravensbourne House's dated kitchen into a family space for his young family.

Versatile SterlingOSB Zero featured in multi-functional furniture

SterlingOSB Zero from West Fraser is a well-loved material for architects and designers who are looking to incorporate an industrial vibe to work and leisure spaces.

Inside Modular: Expanding what’s possible in modular construction logistics with Stream Modular

In this episode of Inside Modular, Carson Holmquist, co-founder and CEO of Stream Logistics discusses his company's recent investments in the growth of Stream's modular construction logistics.

SterlingOSB Zero for industrial chic in compact Paris loft apartment

The "Under the Roof" project in Paris has been given a new lease of life using SterlingOSB Zero from the West Fraser range.

CaberMDF Industrial – a cut above the rest

CaberMDF Industrial delivers high levels of accuracy in a variety applications, providing a higher end finish for manufacturers.

Make UK Modular celebrates raised profile of modular housing in first impact report

Make UK Modular has celebrated building a significant consultory relationship with the government on behalf of the UK modular housing sector.

West Fraser’s panel products are even more rewarding in their 2023 promotion

One lucky customer of the Newark branch of Turnbull builders’ merchants ended the year with a brand-new Mercedes van, thanks to the West Fraser Rewards promotion.

Timber-framed buildings in Northwich restored and first MMC homes arrive in Gloucestershire

Traditional timber-framed buildings in Northwich have been restored thanks to Townscape Heritage Project, and the first factory-built homes at a housing development in Gloucestershire have been craned into place.

How can sustainable structural timber help achieve net zero?

Sustainable structural timber offers a range of benefits related to reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and construction processes. PBC Today explore how sustainable structural timber (SST) can contribute towards achieving net zero.

M-AR secures place on new Offsite Construction Solutions (OCS) framework

Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Offsite Construction Solutions (OCS) framework.

Lessons learned from Passivhaus with Regan Costello of Seddon

PBC Today spoke with Regan Costello, Pre-Construction Manager for Retrofit and Decarbonisation at Seddon, about creating affordable and sustainable homes with Passivhaus.

M-AR’s innovative growth mission recognised in Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards

Offsite specialist contractor M-AR has set out its new mission statement to boldly grow through innovation & collaboration following recognition in the prestigious Yorkshire...

Work starts on modular and offsite projects in North and South

Rollalong and Merit have begun construction on modular and offsite projects in the North and South of England; a housing development for homeless single parents in Surrey and a £35 million hospital in Berwick.

Promoting sustainable construction with modular design

Mateo Zimmerman, investment manager at CEMEX Ventures, explores how modular design can boost quality and sustainable construction in the current market.

BM TRADA launches 2023 technical timber webinars series

A new series of free-to-attend technical timber webinars will educate on the frame, fundamentals and future applications of timber.

Beattie Passive secures place on CCS and Offsite Homes Alliance Frameworks

Beattie Passive has been named a supplier for CCS' Offsite Construction Solutions Framework and has also secured a place on the Offsite Homes Alliance’s £2bn off-site national modular construction framework.

SterlingOSB Zero ‘Primed for Action’ across the board

Panel product manufacturer, West Fraser, has introduced a new ready-primed version of its industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which is ideal for use in a wide range of situations from site hoardings through to building exhibition stands and other installations where appearance is important.

Merit announces record profits increase as revenues climb by 44% to over £60m

Merit has announced a year of record profits increase after a drive to increase productivity and several successful project deliveries.

Friends of Blairs Loch breathe new life into a recreational and educational paradise in Moray

Funded solely by charitable donations, the Friends of Blairs Loch main mission was to reopen the Loch for trout fishing; Moray Council ended the maintenance and operation of this popular trout fishing venture on the loch due to budgetary constraints.

Embracing offsite construction methods for a sustainable supply chain

In this article, Polypipe Building Services managing director Andy Cullum explains how manufacturers can embrace new offsite construction methods to support their customers and ensure their products play a full role in a more sustainable supply chain.

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.

Top performing CaberMDF Pro and Pro MR from West Fraser

Both CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Pro MR from timber product specialist, West Fraser, are premium-grade Medium Density Fibreboards developed for interior joinery.

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