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What’s wrong with UK construction?

A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joanne Bridges to look some of the key issues and drivers for change in the modular sector and the wider construction industry.

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ilke Homes secures first major development in the South West

ilke Homes has secured a development site from Eutopia Homes for 165 new homes on phase 2 of Exmouth Junction in Exeter.

ISO to develop UK standards for prefabricated buildings

The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has approved a new sub-committee to develop standards for the adoption of prefabricated buildings in the UK.

Reds10 begins work on £45m offsite school projects

Reds10 is advancing plans to deliver over £45m of new school-build projects for the Department for Education’s £3bn offsite schools framework.

Work progresses on George Eliot Hospital’s new theatre suite

Work continues on Wernick Building’s latest project for George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton, which will see the delivery of a new theatre suite.

What is modular construction?

More and more UK contractors are implementing modular construction practices into their operations, construction software provider, Viewpoint explores.

The case for a modular revolution in construction

Now is the time for a revolutionary shift in construction to embrace modular technology and more progressive, agile business models, argues Matt Bennion, chairman of Reds10.

From construction site to production line

Is now the time to embrace modular construction? Mark Degnan, territory manager at TFC, explores how we can bring the efficiency of a production line to the construction site.

Green light for 40 energy efficient modular homes in Peacehaven

Stonewater and Boutique Modern have been given the go-ahead to deliver 40 energy efficient modular homes in Peacehaven, East Sussex.

How can modular construction address issues in the UK?

Dr Poologanathan, head of structural engineering at Northumbria University, discusses the increasingly vital role of MMC in addressing issues such as the UK housing crisis, emergency healthcare infrastructure and the future of safe and sustainable modular construction.

Has modern methods of construction been accelerated by Covid-19?

Wayne Oakes, director at multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Dice, expects the move towards modern methods of construction to grow as the firm is tasked with delivering more modular projects.

Green light for new MMC homes at Port Loop

House by Urban Splash has been granted planning permission to deliver 98 homes in the next phase of development at Port Loop, Birmingham’s new island community.

Premier Modular hands over £1.7m ward in North Middlesex

Premier Modular has delivered a £1.7m ward building at North Middlesex University Hospital, reducing the programme to just six weeks on-site to help expand ward capacity.

Etopia Homes commits to delivering zero-carbon housing

Etopia Homes, backed by the Reuben Brothers, has become the UK’s first developer to commit to achieving an EDGE Zero Carbon certification.

AIMCH progress report: Encouraging results for MMC

Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), the research and development initiative set up to transform housebuilding, has published its second annual progress report showing “encouraging results” for Modern Methods of Construction. PBC Today takes a look.

£9.8m project to deliver Scotland’s largest social modular housing scheme

Irvine Housing Association and Connect Modular are set to deliver Scotland’s largest social modular housing development in South Ayrshire.

Modular healthcare centre to be installed at Musgrove Park Hospital

ModuleCo are just weeks from installing the new Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Suite for the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at their Musgrove Park Hospital site.

3 contractors win place on Gentoo’s affordable homes programme

ENGIE, Esh Construction and T. Manners and Sons have all secured contracts for Gentoo Group’s affordable housing scheme

How private finance helps public sector reap the benefits of offsite construction

Jane Tabiner, managing director of Solutions Asset Finance (SAF), explores how the next 12 months will be a pivotal time for modular building providers as the demand for MMC projects increases across the public sector.

Modular housing scheme in Barking complete

Rollalong has completed its latest residential development, delivering 13 new modular council-owned homes in Barking, East London.

Modular housing company awarded sustainability accreditation

Boutique Modern has been awarded the status of a B Corporation – a UK first in the modular construction industry.

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