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Is it time to incentivise MMC?
It's widely accepted that MMC represent the future of volume housebuilding and are a key part of the solution that will enable the sector to hit big sustainability and net-zero targets. Yet significant barriers remain before it's truly viable on the scale at which our biggest housebuilders operate. Ian Atkinson, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, examines those barriers and explain why incentives could be the answer to accelerating use of these modern methods.
Aggregate Industries opens new Warwickshire concrete plant
As part of ongoing plans to expand its concrete offering across the West Midlands, Aggregate Industries has opened a new ready-mix concrete plant in Coleshill, Warwickshire.
1,200 homes delivered at Wembley Park
John Sisk & Son and Quintain have delivered 1,201 new homes at two new developments, E03 Canada Gardens and E05 The Robinson at Wembley Park.
Morgan Sindall begins work on £10m East Sussex College development
Morgan Sindall has started work on the development of a new teaching facility at Hailsham Community College in Hailsham, East Sussex.
First homes craned into place at South Ayrshire modular housing scheme
The first four homes have been craned into place at the affordable modular housing development in Dundonald, South Ayrshire.
Amey welcomes over 130 workers as Highways England contract goes live
Amey has employed over 130 new starters as the Area 12 Maintenance and Response (M&R) contract by Highways England goes live.
Premier wins place on £330m LHC modular buildings framework
Premier Modular’s appointment to the framework covers the design, supply and installation of both temporary and permanent modular buildings to NHS trusts, local authorities, social landlords, and other public bodies.
Modular buildings: The perfect solution for education estates
Providing the right learning environment for pupils is of paramount importance. No matter what the need is, modular buildings can help you achieve your goals.
UK construction orders increase at fastest rate since 1997
PMI data for May revealed that the UK construction sector remained on a strong recovery, as new orders filled in at the fastest rate for almost a quarter of a century.
CSIC reveals blueprint for modular approach to office fit-out
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed new plans to transform public spaces into an alternative to city-centre offices, reflecting the changing working patterns post-Covid.
Skanska pilots industry drone flights
Skanska's pilot drones can execute missions in industrial environments, from a central control room, to potentially hundreds of miles away.
Unlocking the power of smart buildings
Smart technology is a familiar term, but what does “smart” really mean - and how can designers, builders and engineers harness the benefits for both new and existing buildings? Francesco Anselmo, associate director at Arup, takes a look.
EDF Renewables Ireland announces plans for wind farm in Mayo
EDF Renewables has announced plans to develop a 100MW wind farm in Mayo – the proposed project could consist of up to 25 turbines and power more than 60,000 homes.
Arup to explore carbon tech for UK infrastructure schemes
Arup has been awarded funding to demonstrate the feasibility of using carbon capture technologies within UK infrastructure projects to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Could Arecibo’s collapse be the last of its kind?
Patrick Bohle, vice-president of solutions marketing at FARO Technologies, looks at how digital twin technology will transform fault diagnosis, predictive maintenance and product development.
Network Rail completes £6m Hither Green station refurbishment
Network Rail has completed the £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green.
Actis renews collaborative relationship with LABC
Building insulation specialist Actis has renewed its on-going collaborative relationship with LABC by becoming an event partner.
Arup completes restoration at Birmingham’s Grand Hotel
The Grade II* listed Grand Hotel in Birmingham has been restored, following renovation work by Arup.
£40m Breakthrough Challenge: Driving innovation in the water sector
The first round of the £40m Water Breakthrough Challenge has opened for entries, inviting innovations that can drive far-reaching benefits.
Don’t let Rusty ruin your render!
When planning an outdoor rendering project, it’s important to remember to choose beads made of stainless steel or PVCu.
HLM Architects appoints new head of MMC delivery
HLM Architects has appointed Dan Brown as its new associate, head of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) delivery.
Is force majeure a “get out of jail” card for contract...
Adrian Aston, head of dispute resolution at Naismiths, examines what force majeure is, why so many disputes are focused on it this year and what it means for both suppliers and clients.
Graham to construct Dunclug College’s new campus
Graham has been selected by the Education Authority to design and build a new school campus for Dunclug College in Ballymena.
World’s largest land-based crane makes second lift at Hinkley Point C
Big Carl lifted the second of three massive containment rings from the bunker it was constructed in at Hinkley Point C to a lay-down area close by.
Technology, temporary access and heritage buildings
Sebastian Moa, VDC engineer at temporary access provider HAKI, discusses why BIM was used to create an intricate scaffold design for Stockholm’s 14th century iconic church, Storkyrkan.
What is modular construction?
More and more UK contractors are implementing modular construction practices into their operations, construction software provider, Viewpoint explores.