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2020: The year modular construction goes mainstream?
2020 must be a year of great change in affordable housing. Modular construction offers a solution, says Richard Hyams of architect astudio.
What the construction industry needs from Boris
In the wake of Boris Johnson’s election win, Ibrahim Imam, founder of PlanRadar, looks at five things the new prime minister needs to deliver for the construction industry.
ESS Modular wins spot on £2bn construction framework
ESS Modular has won a spot on Hyde Group’s £2bn construction framework which will see around 11,000 new in London and the south-east.
First modular homes craned into place at Victoria Park in Stoke-on-Trent
Housebuilder St. Modwen Homes has installed two modular homes at the Victoria Park site in Stoke-on-Trent.
Why SIPs are crucial to the future of the UK construction...
Manufacturers of composite insulated panels in the UK, Hemsec, discusses the importance of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in the construction industry.
The modular homes leading the way in the UK
As the construction industry ramps up its use of modular construction, PBC Today takes look at the modular housing schemes taking the UK by storm.
Offsite and modular system performance
When considering the different options for offsite and modular construction, it is important to treat the building as a single system rather than a collection of individual components, says Joanne Booth of Lucideon.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Offsite/Modular Innovation
PBC Today finishes off our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at the Best Offsite/Modular Innovation category.
Can modular construction improve affordability?
Can modular construction improve affordability? The simple answer is yes, but, when it comes to modular construction, there are a lot more benefits involved than just cutting costs.
Tolent completes first modular housing scheme in Newton Aycliffe
Working with offsite manufacturer ilke Homes, contractor Tolent has finished its first-ever modular housing project in Newton Aycliffe.
Modular and volumetric experts to share knowledge at Modular Matters
Taking place on 22 October this year's Modular Matters conference will demonstrate the versatile application of modular and volumetric technology.
Modular homes boost retirement living developments
Modular homes at two retirement living courts in Shrewsbury and Brighouse have been rolled-out by not for profit housing and care provider, Housing 21.
Modern Methods of Construction guide to tackle affordable housing crisis
A new guide has argued that Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are crucial to help solve the affordable housing crisis.
Can offsite construction solve the UK housing crisis?
It’s no secret that the UK faces a severe housing shortage. Kim Vernau of BLP Insurance examines how offsite construction can help to bridge the gap
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.
Offsite manufacturing: Creating construction’s Uber moment
Scaling up and maturing the offsite manufacturing sector could create an “Uber moment” for housebuilding, says Dave Sheridan, executive chairman of ilke Homes.
Modular buildings to restore fire damaged labs at St Andrews
New purpose-built modular buildings will restore world-leading research facilities at the University of St Andrews following the fire that destroyed the Biomedical Sciences building earlier this year.
Will modular buildings be the homes of the future?
The housing market as we know it is shifting; construction experts are looking for an alternative to conventional homes, and modular buildings could be the answer.
ilke launches guide to help housing associations build homes in factories
Speaking at the CIH conference in Manchester on 25 June, Dave Sheridan, ilke Homes, said that housing associations could improve quality by embracing OSM.
The return of offsite construction
Though not a new idea, recent government reports and the housing shortage have brought renewed interest in offsite as an alternative to traditional building methods.
CITB invests £1.2m to boost offsite construction skills
CITB has agreed £1.2m funding for two offsite construction projects that will increase the skills capacity for this expanding sector in education, for school leavers and among industry trainers.
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.
A client’s guide to engineered timber buildings
TRADA’s guide is a collection of frequently asked questions and answers intended for developers who are considering engineered timber solutions.
The optimum offsite construction system
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, discusses the importance of selecting the best offsite system for your needs when new systems, manufacturers, materials and products popping up almost every day
A legal guide to offsite manufacturing
Issues surrounding offsite manufacturing was recently launched by Constructing Excellence South West to smooth contractual issues and help the sector.
Are new sustainable drainage guidelines just a drop in the ocean?
New guidelines are being introduced to set standards for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Martin Lambley at Wavin, looks at what we can expect to see.