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.
An ambition by housing minister Christopher Pincher to embrace Modern Methods of Construction to help the UK recover economically from the impact of Covid-19 has been welcomed by Actis.
The Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) project has named Simon Dudley, interim chair of Homes England, as chair of its stakeholder group.
UK manufacturer of structural insulated panels, Hemsec has partnered with NBS to help industry professionals design and specify the optimum solution using National BIM online library.
Ideal Modular Homes has been awarded four lots on Prosper’s construction and development works DPS to build opportunities across the North East, and help deliver much needed affordable housing.
News that Homes England has commissioned a study into various types of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.
The most comprehensive analyses of the commercial modular construction industry to date has been released to the public by the Modular Building Institute (MBI).
Elliott Wood and reForm Architects have unveiled a concept design for a reconfigurable elevated walkway to support social distancing measures at large-scale events.
Urban Splash has delivered ten modular homes to Port Loop in Birmingham in just four working days this week, as the company continues to reopen its business.
The Construction Innovation Hub is inviting clients and businesses to join the discussion around new processes which could spark a game-change in the construction sector’s approach to quality planning.
Modular housing developer, ilke Homes has safely completed a development in Leeds and has continued to work on six other sites across England, as its factory production helps minimise Covid-19 risks.
A new campaign, ‘Homes for Heroes’ has been launched echoing the 'Homes fit for Heroes' and wants to create 100,000 affordable homes manufactured in British factories.
The speed of change over the past few weeks, from video conferencing to grappling with online technologies, may be the trigger to push the industry into placing more focus on MMC, says insulation specialist Actis.
Modular building specialist, Caledonian, has secured a contract to deliver volumetric modular serviced apartments for One Charter Street in Canary Wharf, London.
CIRIA and the Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, University of Cambridge, have launched a new guidance framework to unlock evidence-based assessments of offsite construction.
Simon Horn discusses why offsite construction utilising timber frame as the external wall fabric and overall structural solution is key to meeting sustainability targets.
