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MPBA: Promoting knowledge transfer and training opportunities
Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), explores how the organisation is playing a key role in supporting the modular building industry.
Modular at the forefront of offsite technologies
Jackie Maginnis at the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has been involved in construction-related businesses for over 37 years and has been its chief executive since 2005 – how has the perception of modular and portable buildings in the UK changed since then?
Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) in action
If you’ve yet not started to figure Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) into your planned new-build projects, then chances are you will have heard of it. Consortium Procurement Construction explores.
Modular homes to help tackle nationwide homelessness
Developer Hill Group, The Salvation Army and Citizens UK have combined forces to help single people experiencing homelessness get their lives back on track.
Work underway at £9.8m Loughborough school regeneration
Willmott Dixon has commenced construction works on a modular extension and refurbishment at Iveshead School in Shepshed, Loughborough to accommodate new housing growth across the region.
It’s boom time for MMC – time to get involved
John Skivington, group director of LHC, takes a look at the government’s use of pre-manufactured value calculations for MMC projects.
The case for a modular revolution in construction
Now is the time for a revolutionary shift in construction to embrace modular technology and more progressive, agile business models, argues Matt Bennion, chairman of Reds10.
How can modular construction address issues in the UK?
Dr Poologanathan, head of structural engineering at Northumbria University, discusses the increasingly vital role of MMC in addressing issues such as the UK housing crisis, emergency healthcare infrastructure and the future of safe and sustainable modular construction.
Retrofit vs new build – which should take priority?
Gary Cawley, director of CPC, offers advice on how to weigh up the retrofit vs new build options, based on the funding streams currently available and the experience of social housing clients in the North working with CPC to meet their decarbonisation goals.
Standardising structural elements: A platform for construction innovation
Building envelope manufacturers SFS and the Construction Innovation Hub discuss how they are using ‘platforms’ to bring about construction innovation. Learning from other manufacturing sectors is the key to making this a reality.
Modern Methods of Construction: Time for some honesty?
Gary Cawley, director of North & Central England at Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC), ‘spills the beans’ about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to implementing Modern Methods of Construction.
World of Modular preview: Sharing materials and applications expertise
In this preview for the World of Modular event, we take a look at CEO of structural design firm Innovative Structural Engineering, Shawn Lothrop’s presentation.
World of Modular preview: Modular Skyscrapers
Michael Hough, founder and principal at MJH Structural Engineers in Dublin explores the world of modular skyscrapers.
Modular Advantage: The innovation edition
This edition of Modular Advantage puts the spotlight on innovation and the seismic changes being brought about in construction.
Modular construction: Providing an agile solution
Recent events have resulted in the construction industry coming under unprecedented scrutiny – construction materials, practices and, most of all, safety are under the spotlight. Jackie Maginnis chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), discusses how Modern Methods of Construction can respond to help provide a solution.
Major shift needed to increase UK uptake of MMC
Architect Lukas Thiel of White London Studio compares the rise of Modern Methods of Construction in Sweden and the UK, the difference with traditional building and calls for a clear vision for their successful adoption.
UNiBLOCK’s Insulated Concrete Forms revolution
For years, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) have been playing on the margins of the UK’s construction sector. That is all about to change, according to Leslie Dawson, managing director of UNiBLOCK.
Modular homes craned into place for homeless families in Barking
20 new modular homes have been craned into place in Barking and Dagenham to house local homeless people.
Modular meeting the Future Homes Standard
The impending changes to Part L1A of the Building Regulations for new dwellings will increase energy efficiency requirements for new homes. Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association, considers the implications.
PRiSM: Using location data to support precision-manufactured homes
Precision-manufactured housing can solve the shortfall in affordable homes. Jami Cresser-Brown, director of creative technologies at Bryden Wood, discusses a new app developed with the GLA and Cast Consultancy that harnesses location data to support its adoption.
Offsite construction: From cottage industry to critical constituent
With decades of experience to draw on, Cogent Consulting is incredibly busy advising on a wide range of offsite delivery issues across the UK construction sector. Managing director, Darren Richards, shares his perspective on the progression within the sector over the past five years to the present state of this evolving market.
Modular construction: The answer to homelessness and the downturnÂ
UK lockdown made clear the importance of shelter for all, with government and local authorities mounting a significant effort to help almost 15,000 vulnerable people off the streets and into temporary accommodation. Richard Hyams, founder and director of astudio, explores the benefits of modular construction in a post-pandemic world.
The myths of Modern Methods of Construction
Charles Pierce, managing director of Darwin Group, puts the record straight on the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Offsite construction and pre-manufacture
TRADA examines the offsite construction landscape and asks if the right drivers and economic conditions are in place for a step-change in its adoption.
How modular technology is helping education build programmes
Many are concerned about the impact Covid-19 will have on education. It is therefore even more important that school building programmes get back on track. Here, MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis considers how Modern Methods of Construction can assist.
Motoring ahead with modular construction
How Majenta Solutions adopted motor industry practices to power Berkeley Modular’s offsite manufacturing business.