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.
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.
Concerns surrounding the immaturity of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are the greatest barrier to uptake by social housing providers, according to new research.
Hager recently hosted a roundtable debate to discuss the potential of offsite construction to help alleviate pressure on Britain’s housebuilding sector. Here, Jane Yorke, residential market manager at Hager, explores some of the key topics debated.
Modular housing company, Etopia Group, has become the first housebuilder in the world to achieve both the Carbon Neutral International Standard and to join the United Nations Climate Neutral Now Initiative.
Marcus Saunders, client service executive for construction at Gallagher, tells us what the new research from the Structural Timber Association (STA) into fire safety could mean for insuring timber framed properties.
A consortium of construction industry experts are developing a kit of parts to allow schools to be built offsite and then shipped to their final location.
Craig Taylor, associate director at Lungfish Architects considers how modular construction methods could be the key to speeding up residential infrastructure projects as the industry looks to find its feet.
TRADA examines the offsite construction landscape and asks if the right drivers and economic conditions are in place for a step-change in its adoption.
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has publicly supported the government’s transformative 10-year school rebuilding programme backed by over £1bn in funding.
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.
