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Modular commuter village tops out homes in 34 days
The first four homes on London’s only modular commuter village have been completed in just 34 days, modular smart homes provider Project Etopia has revealed.
Forterra brick production set for £95m investment
The £95m major investment project is set to double production capacity at Desford plant, after the planning application for a new facility was permitted subject to conditions and a legal agreement.
Why are schools beginning to favour modular build designs?
MTX Education explores the reasons behind the growing popularity of modular build designs for schools.
Making the most of recycled construction waste
The building industry produces a vast amount of construction waste. Premier Guarantee explores some of the waste in the construction industry and how it can be recycled and reused.
Are modular classrooms cheaper for schools?
Modular school buildings specialists, MTX Education, highlight the ways modular classrooms could be cheaper to help ease the dilemma of increasing pupils and tight funding for schools.
Buildoffsite welcomes new members
Buildoffsite has announced the latest additions to its membership, as it continues to drive positive change in providing high service in building control, offsite solutions and the UK construction sector.
Women build new perception of roles in construction
As National Apprenticeship Week is upon us, ASW Property Services discusses how opportunities traditionally associated with men are becoming more available to women in the construction sector.
Etopia sets out to meet new BRE modular construction standard
Project Etopia aims to be first to achieve BRE’s BPS 7014 Standard for Modular Systems for Dwellings certification, demonstration building begins in April at BRE’s Watford Innovation Park.
Modular housing provider announces latest board appointment
Modular smart homes provider Project Etopia has appointed Alex Fink as board advisor to chief executive Joseph Daniels.
New council-built homes in North Manchester complete
40 Council-built homes are complete for the first time in more than 7 years completed in North Manchester
The 40 new affordable Council homes in...
How can green construction techniques boost your project?
Green building technology has become one of the hottest trends in construction. The benefits of a green technology application in construction are far-reaching and comprehensive.
How automated construction will disrupt our industry
Automated construction could have a transformative effect on construction. Jaimie Johnston, director and head of global systems at Bryden Wood, takes a look.
Could modular building lead to the rebirth of small developers?
Joseph Daniels, CEO of Project Etopia, takes a look at how modular building is going to give small developers a bit of a rebirth after the financial crisis largely wiped them out.
How long will it be before robots build everything?
As technology and AI gallop forward, robotics are making inroads into construction. Will there come a point where they can replace humans entirely?
Innovative concrete to transform urban environments
A team from the University of Dundee say they are able to replicate colours within cement pastes and concretes in a move that could transform the look of urban environments and landmarks.
Who are Build Aviator?
Build Aviator offers specialist services and software to streamline offsite and onsite processes.
Sustainable innovations shaping construction
With the UK construction, operation and maintenance industry accounting for 48% of the UK’s carbon emissions, the focus of many innovations in construction is now on reducing the construction sector's CO2 output.
Housing tech: A look inside the home of the future
There’s no doubt that homes are becoming smarter and more connected to the world of internet-enabled devices, but what does this mean for the planning and construction industries?
Demolition contractor fined after workers are seriously injured
A demolition contractor has received a £134,000 fine after two workers were seriously injured when they fell from an attachment on an excavator.
Modular village to benefit commuters in London
Groundworks will commence on Project Etopia’s new modular village in Corby, Northamptonshire, which will contain 47 new homes.
Marshalls acquires brick manufacturer EdenHall
Marshalls plc has acquired Edenhall Holdings Limited (Edenhall), Britain’s largest independent brick manufacturer and Europe’s leading supplier of concrete facing bricks.
£5m scheme to regenerate historic Hull dock and flood defences
A construction project to regenerate an historic riverside dock area and to improve flood defenses in hull received a £5m investment to begin the works.
Is the government embracing offsite construction?
The summer saw two key inquiries by Sir Oliver Letwin and the House of Lords put the spotlight on offsite construction as a way of closing the gap between housing production and the government’s target of 300,000 new properties a year. Tom Shaw, director at Ramboll, discusses their findings – and how the industry must respond
World’s first bio-brick created using human urine
The world’s first bio-brick grown from human urine has been unveiled by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT)
Polypipe acquires Manthorpe Building Products for £52m
Polypipe has agreed to pay £52m for the acquisition of Manthorpe Building Products, which specialises in the manufacturing of moulded and extruded plastic and metal building products
RICS urges industry to embrace Modern Methods of Construction
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a paper urging the government and construction industry to “think outside of the bricks” and boost diversity in construction skills, by embracing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)