The UK’s housebuilding industry is facing tough times, and alarm bells are starting to ring for social housing programmes, causing ripple effects throughout construction. With a desperate need for affordable homes, finding the balance between cost, quality, speed of delivery and sustainability is a significant challenge.
Hire divisional director at Premier Modular, Mark Rooney, examines the need to incorporate repurposed building stock in the national net zero strategy.
In England, in 2024 it is hard to believe, yet the stark reality is we have over 240,000 children living in temporary accommodation. An unstable home environment can significantly impact children across various aspects of their lives. The effects of England’s housing emergency are far-reaching and profound.
One of the many builders who has been a fan of the Actis Hybrid range since its inception more than a decade ago has been inspired to run a time trial competition with a colleague to see just how speedy it is to install Actis’ new two-in-one reflective insulation, Eolis HC.
Why do so many MMC ventures fail? Jenny Smith-Andrews, head of marketing at H+H UK, suggests that it’s time for a rethink when it comes to funding innovation in housebuilding.
Ireland is on the path to becoming a centre of excellence for offsite and other Modern Methods of Construction in Europe, says Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland.
You could be forgiven for thinking that offsite construction projects have seen little success following negative headlines, but as Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) knows only too well, there are some phenomenal stories waiting to be told.
A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joanne Bridges to look some of the key issues and drivers for change in the modular sector and the wider construction industry.
At a time when housing is so desperately needed and demand far outweighs the supply, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could be the answer to deliver homes quickly, sustainably, and in volume explains Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions.
As 3D laser scanning emerges as a game-changer in modern construction, FARO Technologies explores how the technology can aid in reshaping modular building and help to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.
As the international trade association for modular construction, the Modular Building Institute's mission is to expand the use of offsite construction through innovation and education.
