In a fast-moving and competitive market, technical excellence alone is not enough. Businesses also need credibility, connections and influence. MPBA membership delivers all three. Chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses why membership matters.
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.
Scotland is one of four European countries to model a Circular Construction Hub – a second-hand marketplace for materials used in building and infrastructure projects.
Dr Anthony Greer, corporate strategy director of offsite housing specialist TALO, looks at why the Future Homes Standard represents a welcome move in the right direction for improving the energy performance and sustainability of new homes. He also considers why it feels more like catching up than moving ahead.
A team of French researchers has announced a breakthrough in the sustainable use of materials in 3D printed concrete, introducing a novel optimisation framework that reduces material use by up to 25%—without compromising structural integrity.
The Mass Timber Centre of Excellence offers access to the UK’s most advanced mass timber manufacturing equipment, with the largest commercially available CNC machine in the country.
The journey towards integrating modular construction into sustainable building projects is fraught with challenges, from financial constraints to misconceptions about quality and effectiveness.
In December 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Butlins approached Star Live with a substantial construction brief driven by urgent operational need.
Darwin Group have launched a modular operating theatre- "the first of its kind"- to help NHS organisations clear the elective backlog of 7.46m procedures.
Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, sits down for an in-depth interview with Irish correspondent Carol Tallon on what the new government, and the draft Programme for Government 2025-2030, means for delivery of the built environment.
The government's New Towns programme, which recently announced it had already received more than 100 proposals for a potential total of a million homes across the country, will require more skilled labour and speedier construction methods to help it become reality, says insulation specialist Actis.
Dr Anthony Greer, corporate strategy director of TALO, looks at the drivers for bringing offsite housebuilding technology from Finland to the UK. He shares his insight, experience and international perspective on the offsite housing sector and the wider vision for eradicating fuel poverty and addressing the housing crisis.
McAvoy’s recent work on Orsett Heath Academy in Essex – its largest project to date – highlights the use of modular construction to deliver futureproofed educational spaces efficiently.
Cost is often seen as the sole reason for the challenges facing Modern Methods of Construction in the UK. However, a new research paper by Dr Ali Saad of Loughborough University argues that the picture is more complex and we also need to address a confidence issue fuelled by "innovation negativism".
As Northumbria University starts a collaborative project between academia and industry to further advance the capabilities of 3D concrete printing, assistant professor of structural engineering Dr Mohammadali Rezazadeh believes the technology offers huge potential to meet housing demands while shaping a more sustainable future.
The construction industry plays a vital role in delivering the infrastructure that underpins UK economic activity and public services. The longstanding challenges the sector faces are well known; however, construction productivity growth remains stubbornly stagnant. Richard Hipkiss, development director for the Modular & Portable Building Association, considers if Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are part of the solution.
NHBC, the UK’s largest new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the first Affordable Housing Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation.
Discover how innovative architects are transforming recycled materials into stunning sustainable structures, revealing a world of design possibilities waiting to be explored.
