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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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Modern Methods of Construction in social housing

Sonia Travis, head of commercial sales at Epwin Window Systems discusses recent research into the growth of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in social housing, and how the business is adapting to the growth of offsite construction.

Tuner & Townsend to deliver 15 modular schools in Hamburg

Turner & Townsend has been appointed to support the construction of 15 modular school buildings, as part of a major education expansion programme in Hamburg.

Actis welcomes call for 75,000 modular homes a year by 2030

Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed a new report urging the government to put modular building at the heart of its ‘build build build’ ambition.

£1.5m contract to deliver modular housing for homeless

Premier Modular has been awarded the contract to provide modular housing for homeless families in Barking who are in urgent need of accommodation.

New report urges Government to accelerate modular homebuilding

A new report has called for the construction of 75,000 new modular homes a year to create 50,000 new jobs and reduce carbon emissions by 40%.

Premier Modular wins Covid-19 test centres contract

Premier Modular has been awarded a multi-million pound contract to provide 25 standalone Covid-19 test centres across the UK.

Integra Buildings reveals major expansion plans

Modular construction company, Integra Buildings has revealed plans for a major expansion of its East Yorkshire base.

Construction begins on Kent’s zero-carbon neighbourhood

Construction has begun on Kent’s new zero-carbon neighbourhood, the new homes are being delivered by Public Sector Plc in partnership with NetZero Buildings, the offsite manufacturer.

How offsite manufacturing can meet school pressures after Covid-19

Craig Smailes, project director at Kajima Partnerships, explores how modular construction can help to address the pressures on capacity and best practice across education following Covid-19.

Modular buildings installed at Nightingale Hospital Exeter

Premier Modular has provided modular buildings spanning more than 1700sqm for the new Nightingale Hospital Exeter, completed in just four weeks.

Housing 2020: How to deliver MMC for social housing projects

Even while working from home, local authority and housing association development teams can access exclusive technical advice on how to implement MMC for social housing projects.

Timber industry campaign to reduce CO2 in construction

Wood CO2ts less aims to increase awareness of timber’s environmental credentials and highlight how using wood from sustainable forests is one of the simplest ways to reduce carbon emissions.

First modular homes craned into place in Sheffield

Four new modular homes have been craned into place at Parson Cross in Sheffield, to deliver affordable rent across the city.

Modular building product to help tackle homelessness across the UK

Modular construction specialist, Elite Systems has launched a new modular building product to help local authorities tackle homelessness across the UK.

How MMC can support the housing sector post-Covid

The AIMCH project will host a webinar to share key insights on the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) in the housing sector post Covid-19.

Modular Building Institute-sponsored Offsite Construction Expo goes virtual

Registration is now open for the first digital Offsite Construction Expo of 2020, which will feature educational presentations and digital booths from industry exhibitors.

Modular construction: The answer to homelessness and the downturn 

UK lockdown made clear the importance of shelter for all, with government and local authorities mounting a significant effort to help almost 15,000 vulnerable people off the streets and into temporary accommodation. Richard Hyams, founder and director of astudio, explores the benefits of modular construction in a post-pandemic world.

31 modular homes underway in Hartlepool

Thirteen has started work on the modular housing development at Newholm Court, Hartlepool in partnership with ENGIE and like Homes.

Modular housing specialist becomes Northern Powerhouse Partner

Ideal Modular Homes has joined the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner (NPH) programme to boost the northern economy.

Research: MMC immaturity holds back uptake by social housing providers

Concerns surrounding the immaturity of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are the greatest barrier to uptake by social housing providers, according to new research.

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