Modular buildings lead the way for offsite
How do manufacturers and installers of volumetric offsite construction ensure sustainability and compliance when the key priority is time? Jackie Maginnis, CEO of the Modular & Portable Building Association, shows how the industry has been leading the way longer than you think
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
Factory manufactured homes set to modernise the housing industry
Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights points raised at a discussion on the role of precision-engineered factory manufactured homes.
Chetwoods Thrive appointed by Gazeley to deliver ‘Net Zero’ sustainability goals
Thrive, the sustainability division of architects Chetwoods, has been appointed by logistics developer Gazeley as its specialist environmental, social and governance (ESG) consultant.
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.
Offsite manufacture and behavioural science
Here, Jamie Hillier preconstruction director at Kier, examines why and discusses the second part of Kier’s new publication; The Choice Factory.
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.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Technology Partner
PBC Today takes a look at the nominees in the Best Technology Partner category at the Building Innovation Awards, taking place at The Midland Hotel, Manchester, on 23 October.
The McAvoy Group: A BOPAS case study
McAvoy has been providing offsite solutions for nearly 50 years, we asked Graeme O’Doherty, Offsite Housing Specialist about his experience of BOPAS.
Traditional vs modular: Deconstructing building methods
Traditional and modular construction are very different from one another. Premier Guarantee examines the pros and cons.
Case study: Laing O’Rourke’s offsite manufacturing facility
Checking the quality of digital information on construction projects requires world-class quality assurance at Laing O’Rourke’s offsite manufacturing facility.
The Offsite Construction Survey
Following the success of our Construction Industry Brexit Survey, PBC Today has launched a survey to discover whether offsite construction can deliver its promises.
Industry collaboration develops new detectors to tackle sewage flooding
Amey, United Utilities and jetting equipment supplier Jetcham, have developed two pieces of kit to prevent customers’ properties being flooded by sewage.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Recruitment Innovation
In the run-up to the first-ever Building Innovation Awards, PBC Today gives you a preview of the nominees for the Best Recruitment Innovation.
ARV Solutions shortlisted for 2019 Building Innovation Awards
ARV Solutions has been shortlisted for the Building Innovation Awards’ Best Recruitment Innovation, as they showcase a collaborative and innovative culture.
Mega Projects: Are collaboration fails increasing risks?
Bob Hide, co-founder and director at Equib, discusses the importance of collaboration in supporting the delivery of major infrastructure programmes.
Aster to double shared ownership portfolio in next five years
Housing association Aster Group has revealed that it plans to build 2,800 new shared ownership homes over the next five years – boosting its shared ownership portfolio to over 5,000 by 2024.
Reuben brothers inject £19m into modular housebuilder Project Etopia
Billionaire brothers, David and Simon Reuben have invested £19m in modular housebuilder, Project Etopia.
Gas power station approved in Abergelli
An application by Drax to build a gas power station in Abergelli to has been approved by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Scottish Government launches £30m fund for low carbon heating
The Scottish Low Carbon Heat Funding Invitation has made £30m available to businesses and organisations for innovative solutions to heat buildings.
Galliford Try wins £435m major road upgrade contracts
Highways England has signed contracts worth £435m with Galliford Try to deliver major road upgrades to the A47 around Norwich and Peterborough and the Sparkford to Ilchester dualling scheme.
1 in 7 people hit by the housing crisis in England
More than 8 million people in England are living in unaffordable housing, according to the first-ever ‘state of the nation’ report on the housing crisis.
UKGBC launches Climate Commitment Platform
Building on the momentum of the Global Climate Strike, the UKGBC has launched the Climate Commitment Platform.
Civil engineering company appoints new area manager
Jet Aire Services has appointed Jonathan Saint as area manager at its office in Middlesbrough to oversee operations in the North East region.
Specification offers holistic approach to retrofitting for thermal efficiency
A new specification championing a holistic approach to retrofitting is an important step in the battle to improve the thermal efficiency of Britain’s aged housing stock.
Graham to redevelop Merseyway Shopping Centre
Graham has secured a contract for the first phase of Merseyway's redevelopment for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.