Case study: Laing O’Rourke’s offsite manufacturing facility
Checking the quality of digital information on construction projects requires world-class quality assurance at Laing O’Rourke’s offsite manufacturing facility.
The Offsite Construction Survey
Following the success of our Construction Industry Brexit Survey, PBC Today has launched a survey to discover whether offsite construction can deliver its promises.
Reuben brothers inject £19m into modular housebuilder Project Etopia
Billionaire brothers, David and Simon Reuben have invested £19m in modular housebuilder, Project Etopia.
New Zealand to boost housebuilding through offsite manufacturing
New Zealand has launched the KiwiBuild programme to improve the productivity of its building and construction capacity through offsite manufacturing.
‘Pop-up’ modular housing solution leaves tenants insecure, research finds
New research from Royal Holloway has explored the impacts of ‘pop-up’ modular housing for homeless families, discovering that while it improves quality of life in many respects, it can also exacerbate feelings of stigma and insecurity.
ilke Homes launches UK’s first modular housing academy
Modular homes manufacturer, ilke Homes has launched the UK’s first academy to train up the next generation of housebuilders and engineers to manufacture homes in factories.
Offsite manufactured modules craned into place at First Way Campus
The first of 438 offsite manufactured modules have been lifted into place at First Way Campus, the 678-bedroom student accommodation scheme.
Integra delivers 30 modular apartments in 12 weeks
More than 30 modular apartments for young people who struggle to find good quality, affordable homes have been created in just 12 weeks by Integra Buildings.
PBC Today is heading to Offsite Expo…and we’re bringing cake
Offsite Expo comes to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 24-25 September – and PBC Today will be on hand with our mix of expert comment and insight.
81 modular homes on Northestowe scheme to be built for local council
81 of the modular homes on Urban Splash’s Northstowe development in South Cambridgeshire are to be council properties.
Modular home aims to be first to meet UK offsite construction standard
Project Etopia has kicked-off the construction of a landmark demonstration home at the Building Research Establishment (BRE) with the hopes of being the first to meet a new UK offsite construction standard.
First precision engineered modular homes delivered to Watts Grove
Swan Housing Association has announced that the first of its precision engineered modular homes have been delivered to Watts Grove the UK's first mid-rise CLT modular scheme.
Bathroom pod manufacturer to create 140 jobs in Newry
Connex Offsite has announced plans to create 140 jobs over the next five years, as it is set to expand its operations by £2.5m.
How can FARO solutions assist the industry shift to prefabrication?
FARO's Udo Haedicke looks at the methods companies of all sizes can use to adopt prefabrication processes, what it means for people and the technology driving it.
