The myths of Modern Methods of Construction
Charles Pierce, managing director of Darwin Group, puts the record straight on the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
A&E Elkins wins £300m deal to deliver modular homes in Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has agreed a £300m contract with A&E Elkins to deliver up to 750 new modular homes.
Modular build complete for Cambridge school
Modular construction specialists, Darwin Group has completed a new multi-use block for Gretton School in Cambridge.
Insurance implications of the new timber frame fire safety in use research
Marcus Saunders, client service executive for construction at Gallagher, tells us what the new research from the Structural Timber Association (STA) into fire safety could mean for insuring timber framed properties.
ilke Homes to develop 76 sustainable homes in Worcestershire
In a deal with Crea8ive Sustainable Homes, ilke Homes will deliver 76 sustainable homes to Evesham in Worcestershire.
Consortium to develop school building kits
A consortium of construction industry experts are developing a kit of parts to allow schools to be built offsite and then shipped to their final location.
Modular developments: Time to embrace a new way of building
Craig Taylor, associate director at Lungfish Architects considers how modular construction methods could be the key to speeding up residential infrastructure projects as the industry looks to find its feet.
Offsite construction and pre-manufacture
TRADA examines the offsite construction landscape and asks if the right drivers and economic conditions are in place for a step-change in its adoption.
Modular technology pivotal in school rebuilding programme
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has publicly supported the government’s transformative 10-year school rebuilding programme backed by over £1bn in funding.
ilke Homes to deliver 25 offsite homes to Wellesbourne
Modular housing specialist ilke Homes is set to deliver 25 offsite homes to Wellesbourne in Warwickshire for Orbit Homes.
TDSG joins STELLAR to maximise MMC for social housing
The Technical Design Services Group (TDSG) has joined STELLAR which will support SMEs and social housing providers to embrace.
Stoke Mandeville hospital receives new modular healthcare facility
ModuleCo Healthcare has successfully completed the new modular healthcare facility, Sterile Services Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
How modular technology is helping education build programmes
Many are concerned about the impact Covid-19 will have on education. It is therefore even more important that school building programmes get back on track. Here, MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis considers how Modern Methods of Construction can assist.
Modular bridge supports Highways England’s North East improvement
A 142m modular bridge by Cleveland Bridge UK is supporting Highways England’s A19 Testo’s Junction Improvement Scheme as part of a major programme to improve journeys in the North East.
