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Offsite Construction,

The Offsite Construction Survey: Fit for the future?

Can offsite deliver on its promise and become “business as usual”? PBC Today's latest survey, The Offsite Construction Survey, reveals all.
October data, construction output

Construction output continues to decline in October

October data pointed to a sustained decline in UK construction output, with overall volumes of work falling for the sixth consecutive month, according to the recent Construction PMI survey.
modular construction,

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.
protecting buildings,

Protecting buildings from the effects of ice and freezing temperatures

Richard Walker, national technical and development manager at Peter Cox, offers some tips on protecting buildings from the effects of freezing weather.
flood risk management scheme, environment agency,

Work on Carlisle flood risk scheme paused

The Environment Agency has decided to temporarily halt construction on phase 1 of the Carlisle flood risk management scheme during the winter months.
Quik drive, Simpson Strong-Tie

[VIDEO] Quik Drive collated screw system from Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie is known for helping people build safer, stronger structures economically, this is done by designing, engineering and manufacturing “No Equal” structural connectors and other related products that meet or exceed customers’ needs and expectations.
Workwear, winter,

Tips on choosing workwear this winter

James Whitaker, marketing director at Dickies, shares his top tips on choosing workwear this winter.
leisure scheme, Henry Riley

Henry Riley wins £21m Morpeth leisure scheme

Henry Riley has been appointed to work on two schemes that will transform the Northumberland leisure and lifestyle scene.
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, Westridge Construction,

Westridge Construction wins Brighton Dome redevelopment

Brighton & Hove City Council has chosen Westridge Construction as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential redevelopment work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.
Sydskogen School, Kebony wood, Swan Eco-label

Norwegian school passes strict environmental standards

The Sydskogen School, a public school in Norway has become the first to achieve the highly regarded Nordic Swan Eco-label.
Timber and metal, BM trada

Metal and timber: Making the right connections

Moisture and acetic acid are the biggest threat to metals being used with timber. Richard White of BM TRADA explains the importance of correct specification.
Active Flood Seal, StormMeister,

StormMeister: Active Flood Seal

In this ebook, StormMeister, looks at the company's history and explains how the Active Flood Seal works to ensure doors or barriers stay watertight.
Ground stabilisation, renovation project,

What’s the best way to stabilise the ground for a renovation...

There are various methods for ground and soil stabilisation: this article looks at the different techniques to assess their pros, cons and suitability for different projects.
Timber frame, offsite, fabric-first,

Timber frame: The sustainable answer to the housing crisis

Malcolm Thomson, sales director of Scotframe, discusses offsite timber frame, fabric-first and the new Saint Gobain Multi-Comfort concept.
Cladding, facades, offsite

The durability of offsite construction

Lucideon discusses the test regimes and standards that cover offsite manufactured facades and external cladding.
Offsite solutions, planning system, Lesko Modular

Is the planning system torturous in the eyes of a modular...

Lesko Modular Group talks about its journey through the planning system as it looks to explore land acquisition and developments using offsite solutions.
modular technology, MPBA, construction industry,

Offsite progression and the shift towards modular technology

Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of MPBA, discusses the shift away from traditional methods of construction towards modular technology.
modular construction

Traditional vs modular: Deconstructing building methods

Traditional and modular construction are very different from one another. Premier Guarantee examines the pros and cons.
offsite manufacturing, KiwiBuild,

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.
Swedish recovery centre uses sustainable timber construction panels,

Swedish recovery centre uses sustainable timber construction panels

A hospital facility in Norrland, Sweden has been renovated extensively with sustainable timber construction panels, owing to the belief that natural materials help people heal better.
Birmingham Flood Expo, StormMeister, flood protection,

StormMeister attends this year’s Birmingham Flood Expo

StormMeister attended this year’s Birmingham Flood Expo, the world’s largest exhibition and conference designed to help the most progressive flood professionals.
The Weston, RIBA Yorkshire Awards, Bretton Hall

SFS’s The Weston wins four RIBA Yorkshire Awards

The Weston at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park has won four RIBA Yorkshire Awards and has now been shortlisted for the 2019 RIBA Stirling prize.
offsite construction standard, modular home,

Modular home aims to be first to meet UK offsite construction...

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.
Smart technology,

The advantages of using smart technology in commercial buildings

Frankie Bryon, senior sustainability surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton, discusses why smart technology can help buildings improve on sustainability as well as introduce other benefits such as promoting health and wellbeing and enabling agile working.
Ashton Rise development,

Willmott Dixon recycles single-use plastic into roads

Residents at Bristol City Council’s Ashton Rise development are set to drive on some of the UK’s greenest roads when they move in next year.
Timber frame, construction, TRADA

Site checking timber frames to ensure high-quality work

While modern timber frame buildings are usually factory-made, a successful project still requires every aspect of the on-site construction process to be completed to high standards of workmanship.