Final module craned into place on world’s tallest modular tower
Tide Construction has craned the last of 1,526 modules into place on the world’s tallest modular tower in Croydon.
How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis
Innovation funding specialist the MPA Group highlights the main advantages of modular construction and the key sector issues it is helping to address.
SIPs are coming to the fore in modular construction
There is no question that a contractor can construct better quality buildings, build them faster and provide exceptional eco-benefits, using Hemsec SIPs.
SMARTPLY ULTIMA and SMARTPLY FR: The offsite solutions
With offsite construction on the rise as a more efficient, high quality and sustainable option for delivering affordable housing, MEDITE SMARTPLY highlights some of its groundbreaking products.
MMC and timber frame: The perfect duo for sustainable housebuilding
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses why Modern Methods of Construction coupled with a build fabric such as timber frame are key to meeting government housing targets sustainably.
The value and opportunities within modular construction
Having gained considerable momentum over the past few years, modular construction reduces build times by an impressive 50-60%.
Offsite and modular system performance
When considering the different options for offsite and modular construction, it is important to treat the building as a single system rather than a collection of individual components, says Joanne Booth of Lucideon.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Offsite/Modular Innovation
PBC Today finishes off our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at the Best Offsite/Modular Innovation category.
Can modular construction improve affordability?
Can modular construction improve affordability? The simple answer is yes, but, when it comes to modular construction, there are a lot more benefits involved than just cutting costs.
Pushing the boundaries of offsite construction for emergency care
Raymond Millar, construction director at McAvoy Group, looks at how a new ambulatory care facility was delivered in Northumbria in less than a year – an unprecedented programme for the scale and complexity of the project.
Case study: Raining’s Stairs social housing development, Inverness
The Raining’s Stairs development provides high-quality social housing that has helped transform a long-vacant site in Inverness city centre.
Modular homes to tackle youth homelessness and unemployment
Centrepoint plans to deliver 300 new modular homes across London and Greater Manchester by 2021 to address youth homelessness.
Tolent completes first modular housing scheme in Newton Aycliffe
Working with offsite manufacturer ilke Homes, contractor Tolent has finished its first-ever modular housing project in Newton Aycliffe.
Insights into the increasing demand for bathroom pods
In this article, Richard Tonkinson, executive director of Offsite Solutions, provides some insight into the growing demand for factory-built bathrooms.
