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.
One of the many builders who has been a fan of the Actis Hybrid range since its inception more than a decade ago has been inspired to run a time trial competition with a colleague to see just how speedy it is to install Actis’ new two-in-one reflective insulation, Eolis HC.
Why do so many MMC ventures fail? Jenny Smith-Andrews, head of marketing at H+H UK, suggests that it’s time for a rethink when it comes to funding innovation in housebuilding.
Ireland is on the path to becoming a centre of excellence for offsite and other Modern Methods of Construction in Europe, says Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland.
You could be forgiven for thinking that offsite construction projects have seen little success following negative headlines, but as Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) knows only too well, there are some phenomenal stories waiting to be told.
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.
At a time when housing is so desperately needed and demand far outweighs the supply, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could be the answer to deliver homes quickly, sustainably, and in volume explains Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions.
As 3D laser scanning emerges as a game-changer in modern construction, FARO Technologies explores how the technology can aid in reshaping modular building and help to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.
With the recent focus on the modular construction industry, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory.
A Kent building firm has been helping preserve some of England's architectural and agricultural heritage, while ensuring the new occupants enjoy a cosier experience than its original residents - with help from insulation specialist Actis.
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects and the role that offsite construction can play.
The NHS modular buildings framework has been expanded to cover new sectors, which will double the expected workload over the next four years to £3.6bn.
A modular building specialist who launched a competition for one of the hundreds of RAAC-affected schools to win an Actis-insulated classroom has named the winner - and starts work on the project this month.
West Fraser's CaberMDF is a highly engineered product that can be seen all over the modern building, from furniture to architectural mouldings, and from radiator cabinets to kitchens.
Offsite manufacturing has been hit by a number of high-profile company closures. Could doors opened by the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement allowing larger, record-breaking cranes from Australia to boost the sector by allowing for bigger, bolder modular projects?
Modular buildings manufacturer utilising its high-performance SIPs system is providing a value-added service to contractors and self-builders with the use of SterlingOSB Zero boards from West Fraser.
Human Nature, the company behind the planned mass timber structure neighbourhood, was founded by former Greenpeace directors Michael Manolson and Jonathan Smales.
