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Davis-Bacon Act: A victory for the US modular construction industry
Plans by the US Department of Labour to extend the Davis-Bacon Act to cover modular and offsite construction sparked a staunch lobbying effort by the industry opposed to what they saw as an ill-suited and impractical change. John McMullen of the Modular Building Institute takes us inside a major victory for the US modular construction industry.
Can MMC help the housing industry recover from Covid-19?
The landscape post-Covid may well be a catalyst for the uptake of modern methods of construction and increasing use of digital technology, explains Hawkins\Brown’s partner, delivery director, Nigel Ostime.
The outlook for modular and offsite post-Covid
Studies by AMA Research have pinpointed the sectors that will experience an upturn from the Covid-19 pandemic, with both modular and offsite construction set to grow.
Caledonian wins £40m student accommodation scheme
Modular construction specialist, Caledonian has secured a £40m turnkey contract with Studytel® for its 528-bed student accommodation scheme in Penryn, near Falmouth in Cornwall.
Timber frame market to surpass £800m in 2020
Sales of timber homes and buildings will reach £800m in 2020 as growth in timber frame housebuilding outpaces traditional construction methods.
Engaging with offsite construction
Gaynor Tennant of Modularize examines the importance of early engagement in offsite developments.
West Midlands Mayor tours modular factory
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, visited Totally Modular’s factory in Cradley Heath to view potential solutions to the housing shortage and homelessness.
Construction company responds to rise in demand for modular construction
Seven Oaks Timber Frame, part of JG Hale Construction, is to be turned into a separate limited company and rebranded as Seven Oaks Modular in a move that reflects the increasing demand for modular construction solutions in the UK
The golden age of AI-based construction management and site monitoring
Following the rapid internationalisation of the Norwegian construction AI scale-up Imerso, the company explains the growing trend of automation and digitisation in closing the gap between the office and the site.
TopHat MMC factory in Corby put on ice
TopHat's Corby factory was originally meant to start construction in 2023, before being pushed back to an unspecified 2024 date.
Modular specialist Beattie Passive files administration notice
The company behind the "UK’s first certified Passivhaus build system", Beattie Passive, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
Why modular construction in the commercial sector stacks up
With the recent focus on the modular construction industry, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory.
Is offsite the key to swifter mechanical services installation?
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects and the role that offsite construction can play.
New features announced for return of Concrete Expo
Organisers of Concrete Expo, the UK’s most innovative exhibition for the concrete industry, have announced a host of exciting new features at this year's show.
MBI to unveil the challenges and opportunities in European modular construction...
The latest PBC Today Webinar - European Modular Construction in 2024: Challenges, Drivers & Opportunities - in collaboration with the MBI, will explore challenges and opportunities that define the modular sector.
How Star Live is leading an industry revolution with temporary modular...
Star Live is leading an industry evolution in temporary modular construction inspired by the fast-paced world of events and hospitality.
Standardised modules dock into living spaces for a flexible hybrid housing...
As the construction industry scratches its head wondering how to make the dream of volumetric MMC a reality, could a novel hybrid housing concept be the catalyst that finally drives it mainstream?
How is MMC transforming the earth-moving sector?
Modern Methods of Construction are reshaping construction, and the earth-moving industry must adopt Smart Construction tech for efficiency.
Implementing modular integrated construction in high-rise high-density cities
Discover how modular integrated construction is revolutionising high-rise, high-density urban landscapes and the future of city-building.
Transformative technology driven by increased demand for MMC
Mature commercial markets in the volumetric modular industry are thriving due to increased demand for MMC in the healthcare and education sectors.
Premier Modular to construct UK’s first £19.8m modular barn surgical theatre
Premier Modular has been chosen to deliver the UK's first modular barn surgical theatre for Maidstone Hospital in Kent.
Safety concerns lead to closure of £29m modular-built school
Pupils and teaching staff at modular-built Sir Frederick Gibberd College have been told that the school will close with immediate effect following an investigation by the Department of Education, which identified structural irregularities.
Bridging the affordable housing market gap through MMC
In the UK, the affordable housing market remains underserved and offsite manufacturers are focusing on how their solutions can supplement traditional construction to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Andy Higson from Intrastack, part of the global building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain, discusses how the various methods of construction can help to bridge this gap and why choosing the right solution for your project is vital.
New offsite automated construction factory from British Offsite to deliver 4,000 homes...
A £45m offsite automated construction factory in Braintree will create light gauge steel panel systems and other components, using robotic automated manufacturing.
Carbon information management: Reducing embodied emissions in construction
Industry group ZERO has taken up the mission to raise awareness of embodied carbon and revolutionise the way we approach construction-related emissions with carbon information management.
QB Technology to deliver modular apartments in Essex
QB Technology has secured funding to deliver 22 modular apartments in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The one, two and three bedroom apartments will be delivered using precision-engineered volumetric modules.