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Social housing could be key to offsite manufacturing rebound 

A new Barbour forecast predicts that after several high profile collapses, the fortunes of offsite manufacturers could be on the rebound- with social housing the key.

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Production resumes at Metal Box factory in Neath

The Metal Box factory in Neath is operational again for the first time in four years following investment from Sevenoaks Modular.

New app to accelerate precision-manufactured homes

A new, freely available app has been launched to accelerate the design and construction of high-quality precision-manufactured homes.

Barratt Development acquires timber frame manufacturers

Barratt Developments has announced the acquisition of Oregon Timber Frame Ltd, one of the UK's largest timber frame manufacturers.

Plans announced for affordable modular homes in Blackburn

73 affordable modular homes are to be created close to Blackburn town centre as part of a deal between Places for People and Homes England.

Skanska IKEA JV to deliver 162 BoKlok Homes in Worthing

Worthing Council is to work with Skanska/IKEA housing developer BoKlok to deliver up to 162 affordable flat-pack homes.

ilke launches guide to help housing associations build homes in factories

Speaking at the CIH conference in Manchester on 25 June, Dave Sheridan, ilke Homes, said that housing associations could improve quality by embracing OSM.

AEDAS Homes launches industrialised Vanian Valley development

AEDAS Homes has launched its industrialised Vanian Valley development in Estepona, Spain, using offsite construction to speed up the delivery time of residential projects.

DfE launches tender process for Offsite Schools Framework

The Department for Education (DfE) is on the lookout for ten suppliers for its new offsite construction framework to design and build offsite schools.

The return of offsite construction

Though not a new idea, recent government reports and the housing shortage have brought renewed interest in offsite as an alternative to traditional building methods.

Can modular housing solve the housing crisis?

Bruceshaw explores how in order for modular housing to truly boost the residential sector, we must change the mindset people have on prefabrication.

CITB invests £1.2m to boost offsite construction skills

CITB has agreed £1.2m funding for two offsite construction projects that will increase the skills capacity for this expanding sector in education, for school leavers and among industry trainers.

Why the emergency services can benefit from modular construction

MTX Contracts explains how modular construction could benefit emergency services, especially those highly stretched medical services provided in A&E.

West Midlands Mayor tours modular factory

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, visited Totally Modular’s factory in Cradley Heath to view potential solutions to the housing shortage and homelessness.

Planning system sparks modular construction housing revolution

A new report by Arup outlines the reforms needed within the UK’s planning system to allow the widespread adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC).

First modular homes delivered on site in Speke

The first modular homes have been delivered on site in Speke and fully installed in less than two days.

Work begins on regeneration of disused garages in Corby

Corby Borough Council and F1 Modular marked the start of work on the site of a disused garage block at the head of Wilby Close.

Places for People and Ilke Homes to deliver UK’s ‘biggest modular deal’

Places for People and Ilke Homes join forces to deliver hundreds of modular homes, in one of the UK housing’s largest modular construction deals.

Britain’s housing crisis: Is it time modular housing became mainstream?

Jack Darbyshire at Weldwide discusses how the UK should embrace the desirability and affordability of modular housing to battle the housing crisis.

Digital component technology to transform modular school design

The Innovate UK-funded SEISMIC project is set to transform school design and deliver a digitally-enabled standardised componentised construction production system.

The optimum offsite construction system

Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, discusses the importance of selecting the best offsite system for your needs when new systems, manufacturers, materials and products popping up almost every day

Offsite building provider installs eco-building at holiday resort

Offsite building provider, Green Unit, has installed their ARC™ eco-building at the environmentally-conscious holiday resort, Great Field Farm, near Canterbury.

Modular ZEDpods development to build 11 homes in Bristol

This ZEDpods development proposes to build 11 homes. It pioneers a way to create a 100% affordable and low carbon housing development.

Lord Stanley Fink appointed chairman of Project Etopia

Modular housebuilder Project Etopia's main investor Lord Stanley Fink has joined the firm’s board as its chairman to help the company achieve its growth as an offsite construction specialist.

NBBC submit planning applications for 28 modular homes

Nuneaton and Bedworth Council (NBBC) have submitted planning applications for a total of 28 modular homes across four sites.

Japan’s biggest housebuilder enters UK market to boost modular housing

Japan’s largest housebuilder will move into the UK housing market after striking a deal with Urban Splash and Homes England to deliver modular housing.

Wernick to deliver modular teaching facility for Swansea University

Wernick is to construct a two-storey 60 module building on Swansea University’s Bay Campus using the latest innovations in modular design and build.

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