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SFS Centre Point System launched to enhance accuracy, appearance and the environment

Building on its well-founded reputation as a manufacturer of cladding support systems and high-performance fasteners, SFS Group Fastening Technology has developed an advance, user-friendly new Centre Point System for installing flat panels across both steel and aluminium subframes.

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Forta PRO and Marriott team up to showcase modular hotel room

This article explores how Forta PRO and Marriott partnered to create a modular hotel room based on their current design, Moxy.

British Woodworking Federation 2023 Awards reveals shortlist

Now in their 15th year, the British Woodworking Federation(BWF) 2023 Awards has released the shortlist celebrating the achievements of UK woodworking and joinery manufacturing.

Davis-Bacon Act: A victory for the US modular construction industry

Plans by the US Department of Labour to extend the Davis-Bacon Act to cover modular and offsite construction sparked a staunch lobbying effort by the industry opposed to what they saw as an ill-suited and impractical change. John McMullen of the Modular Building Institute takes us inside a major victory for the US modular construction industry.

Transformative technology driven by increased demand for MMC

Mature commercial markets in the volumetric modular industry are thriving due to increased demand for MMC in the healthcare and education sectors.

Why the need for modular construction has never been greater

David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, shares his thoughts on why the demand for modular continues to increase and the urgent need for change.

Researchers make breakthrough discovery on bamboo-safe screws

Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered a way to use bamboo-safe without damaging the material, opening new doors for MMC.

Hebridean housebuilder uses SterlingOSB Zero for sustainability

A Hebrides construction company employs West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero for sustainable modular timber buildings with excellent thermal performance.

National Timber Systems secures key frameworks with Vistry Group

National Timber Systems, has been selected to join two frameworks for the homebuilder, Vistry Group.

Making buildings safer through offsite construction

With the recent focus on unsafe and aging school buildings compounded by the RAAC issue, Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular and Portable Building Association, discusses how a volumetric approach to construction can help remedy the situation and fast-track the school building programme.

Premier Guarantee’s guide to understanding timber durability and specification 

Unsure which specification of timber can be used externally, or what durability designations are? Premier Guarantee's Technical Manual can help

The UK continues to embrace timber-based construction

The UK’s three largest housebuilders have announced plans to open dedicated factories for timber-based construction materials.

VBC to bring MMC centre of excellence to Ireland

Volumetric Building Companies continues to expand operations in Ireland by opening an international centre of excellence for MMC to serve European and global markets.

Choosing engineered wood panels made in the UK for a sustainable tomorrow

West Fraser's engineered wood panels are sourced from sustainable forests in the UK, making them net zero negative.

Innovative research leads to “world-first” bamboo-timber composite construction in China

Researchers at Edinburgh Napier University showcased their innovative research in bio-based construction by leading an engineered bamboo-timber composite gridshell construction project, completed by students from three universities.

Timber Expo to return this autumn at UK Construction Week Birmingham

The UK's only dedicated timber exhibition, Timber Expo, will make its return to UKCW Birmingham at the NEC from 3-5 October.

Recycled plastic lumber: A more sustainable alternative to timber

In this article, Jonathon Pearce, head of sales, Centriforce, explores the benefits of recycled plastic lumber, and how the material is emerging as an alternative to timber construction.

Highlands housebuilder on the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero

After four decades in the industry and 30 years of running his own joinery business in the North of Scotland, Kevin Rodgers has seen the panel board product market evolve both in application and performance; and has developed a particular liking for the OSB which is manufactured close to him.

BAM delivers £6.5m low-carbon flood alleviation project in Hexham

A £6.5m low-carbon flood mitigation project in Northumberland has been completed by BAM as part of the Hexham Flood Alleviation Scheme.

Taylor Lane Timber Frame finds multiple applications for SterlingOSB Zero

Taylor Lane Timber is making full use of the performance and economic benefits of West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero boards.

Is hybrid building the solution to meeting the 300,000 homes target?

In 2019, Michael Gove set the 300,000 homes a year target to tackle the UK's chronic undersupply of housing, which has been hailed as unrealistic and impossible. In this article, Sano explores how hybrid building could be the solution.

M-AR and Biffa partnership to drive manufacturing waste reduction

Biffa will assist M-AR Offsite in driving waste reduction, reusing or recycling all of their waste generated in manufacturing and construction.

Okopod offers sustainable garden rooms using SterlingOSB Zero

A fast-growing new timber building company based in Cambridge is supplying clients across the country with sustainable garden rooms using West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero as a primary material for fabricating the main structure and interior partitions.

Premier Modular to construct UK’s first £19.8m modular barn surgical theatre

Premier Modular has been chosen to deliver the UK's first modular barn surgical theatre for Maidstone Hospital in Kent.

SterlingOSB PrimedPlus: Rapid-deployment, weather-resistant OSB3 board for construction security

SterlingOSB PrimedPlus from West Fraser is a factory-primed OSB3 board, ready to be immediately erected around construction projects or buildings in need of protection.

Can modular solutions revive the construction industry’s economy?

David Harris, CEO of Premier Modular, reflects on the state of the construction industry's economy, the financial flexibility modular solutions offer and how this form of construction can inject hope into the industry’s future.

West Fraser donates SterlingOSB Zero boards to transform local ice rink

West Fraser has donated 100 SterlingOSB Zero boards to be used at Aviemore Ice Rink.

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