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TopHat MMC factory in Corby put on ice

TopHat's Corby factory was originally meant to start construction in 2023, before being pushed back to an unspecified 2024 date.

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EDAROTH to deliver affordable housing in Bristol with offsite model

AtkinsRéalis subsidiary EDAROTH has signed a deal with Bristol City Council to design and deliver 29 affordable homes.

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.

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.

Amplifying the sustainability impact of MMC with digital construction tools

Digital construction tools can boost modular construction by enabling leaner production and the use of more sustainable materials, argue Ben Townsend, solution specialist and Elitsa Yakimov, UK marketing manager at Graitec.

Bournemouth builder praises benefits of West Fraser panels

Bournemouth based Steve Mayes has demonstrated how easy it is to install West Fraser panels such as CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero.

‘First-ever’ 3D printed low CO2 concrete building unveiled

The debut of a 3D-printed, low CO2 concrete building in Copenhagen marks a transformative leap in construction methods.

CONTAINEX: Mobile space solutions for your construction site facility

When it comes to the construction industry, mobile space systems such as contractors’ offices, welfare facilities, canteens, workshops and accommodations play a crucial role at every construction site. One of the major players in the market is the Austrian container, cabin and modular building manufacturer CONTAINEX.

Three schools built by Caledonian Modular to be demolished

Three schools that were built by collapsed offsite specialist contractor Caledonian Modular must be rebuilt over structural integrity concerns.

MMC inquiry to hear from Japan’s biggest housebuilder

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee will hear from Daiwa on their use of modern methods of construction(MMC) and how it could be used more successfully in the UK.

Edwin Jones Academy wins West Fraser’s Department 4 Education competition with SterlingOSB Zero

The Edwin Jones Academy, designed by Paul Cashin Architects & Keith Evans Architects, has won this year's West Fraser Department 4 Education competition using SterlingOSB Zero.

Green flatpack housing unveiled at Energy House 2.0

Vector Homes has unveiled a prototype rapid-build flatpack housing system built using sustainable and advanced materials at the Energy House 2.0 research facility at the University of Salford. Chief executive Nathan Feddy discusses the mission to cut carbon, cost and complexity in construction.

Mass timber: Why the industry should adapt and utilise, not hide

Mass Timber has numerous benefits and is an essential tool to meet sustainability goals, yet is still not used to maximum effect throughout the construction industry.

CaberDek flooring solution endures 42 days exposed without weather damage

CaberDek by West Fraser safeguards construction floors for weeks with its non-slip film, protecting against rain and frost damage while adhering to BBA standards.

Academics call for increased MMC support for housing construction in the UK

Academics from the University of Manchester have published an article arguing for significant changes in UK housing construction.

How Star Live is leading an industry revolution with temporary modular construction

Star Live is leading an industry evolution in temporary modular construction inspired by the fast-paced world of events and hospitality.

Standardised modules dock into living spaces for a flexible hybrid housing solution

As the construction industry scratches its head wondering how to make the dream of volumetric MMC a reality, could a novel hybrid housing concept be the catalyst that finally drives it mainstream?

Why offsite construction should be leading the digital revolution

David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, looks at some of the different applications for digitising construction and why there is such a good fit with offsite and MMC.

Opportunities in crisis: Is offsite construction at a tipping point?

Amid economic uncertainty and global turmoil, offsite construction is seemingly facing a bleak outlook. However, Mark Beirne of Cara EPS and a director of Offsite Alliance, argues that the crises besetting the sector can also prove a tipping point to go mainstream.

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.

Demand for energy-efficient homes could spark a rise in modular housing

The ‘Green Shoots: The Future of UK Housebuilding’ report from Make UK Modular has revealed public support for more energy-efficient homes.

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