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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 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.
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.
Premier Modular to deliver modular housing for the homeless
Premier Modular has secured a £7.5m contract by Buckinghamshire Council to deliver modular housing for homeless people.
Kier wins school projects worth £170m
Kier has won £170m of new school projects across England and Wales to support the government's mission to maintain and improve school buildings.
Covid-19: Can we build our way out of this (Part 2)?
Following Boris Johnson’s call to “build, build, build” to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, David Edwards of Place-Make examines reaction to the Prime Minister’s speech and asks if it will deliver sustainable, community-led results.
Multi-use modular building finished for Reddiford School
Modular building specialist Darwin Group completes a new multi-use block for Reddiford School in Pinner, North West London.
A game-changer for construction’s approach to planning
Sam Stacey explains how the Transforming Construction Challenge, part of the Construction Sector Deal, excels innovation and pushes for quality planning.
Education projects benefit from government preference for MMC
It is almost back to school time and what a great opportunity to check out some of the recent schools projects delivered by Spatial Initiative, the specialist education arm of ESS Modular.
Building Resilience: Rethinking our approach to construction
This report by Asite provides a snapshot of the future trends shaping the industry, the opportunities and issues it faces in 2020 and exemplifies the virtues of a regionally engaged and globally responsive approach.
Plans in for ‘21st century’ Oxfordshire Garden Village
Plans for the Oxfordshire Garden Village in West Oxfordshire have been lodged by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland.
Government unveils £1bn school rebuilding programme
The prime minister has announced a transformative ten-year school rebuilding programme supported by over £1bn in funding.
Interserve wins place on £100m NEUPC framework
Interserve has been appointed as a framework contractor by the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) for its £100m framework.
A very British solution for constructing better commercial buildings
Despite the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed due to Covid-19, some construction sites remain closed because of an inability to source materials from abroad. Which is where British manufacturers come in.
Willmott Dixon wins Wiltshire SEND school contract
Wiltshire Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to build a school that will provide up to 400 places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Interserve completes £4.4m Ridgewood High School development
Interserve has completed the £4.4m Ridgewood High School development, in Stourbridge on behalf of the Department for Education.
Digital buy-in needed to address climate emergency
How can construction mitigate carbon emissions, address climate change and close the building performance gap? The answer could be to go digital, says Peter Barker, managing director of BIM Academy.
Construction sector recovery needs ‘shift in approach to quality’
The Construction Innovation Hub is inviting clients and businesses to join the discussion around new processes which could spark a game-change in the construction sector’s approach to quality planning.
J3 development outlines net-zero carbon ambition
Plans for the proposed J3 development north of the M54 reveal £40m worth of investment in making the new community net-zero carbon once completed.
Homes for Heroes: Eco-friendly modular homes for key workers
A new campaign, ‘Homes for Heroes’ has been launched echoing the 'Homes fit for Heroes' and wants to create 100,000 affordable homes manufactured in British factories.
Industry bodies urge Scottish Government to reopen construction sites
Construction bodies have urged the Scottish Government to introduce a gradual reopening of non-essential construction sites, in line with health and safety requirements.
Methodology for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction
CIRIA and the Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, University of Cambridge, have launched a new guidance framework to unlock evidence-based assessments of offsite construction.
Creating a warm and safe study environment with secondary glazing
Selectaglaze’s purpose-made secondary glazing offers the performance and security to help create ideal spaces for learning and research.
Building for biodiversity
Ben Kite, managing director of Ecological Planning & Research, looks at how to correctly apply metrics to achieve meaningful net gain.
Buildings: The decarbonisation elephant in the room
Buildings and building materials are major contributors to carbon emissions. Engineered timber offers a sustainable, green option to reduce this but its use may be restricted by flawed assumptions, argues Matthew Linegar of Stora Enso.
CIH director appointed non-executive chairman at XeroPoint
Keith Waller, lead director of the Construction Innovation Hub, has been appointed as non-executive chairman of XeroPoint’s board.