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Offsite housing construction contract awarded to TALO

TALO have been awarded an offsite housing construction contract for a housing scheme in Kent, while the homes will be pre-built in Finland.

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MPBA: On a mission to promote volumetric modular technology

MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses the evolution of volumetric modular technology, and what’s needed to continue driving the sector forward.

Modular housebuilder Tophat secures £70m investment from Persimmon and Aviva

Tophat has raised a £70m investment from new and existing stakeholders as they move closer to opening Europe's largest modular housing factory in Corby.

How can modular construction tackle the housing crisis?

An award-winning modular housing specialist is providing a sustainable solution to tackling fuel poverty, homelessness and rough sleeping.

How offsite fabrication can relieve pressure on contractors

MMC solutions such as offsite fabrication could help the supply chain meet ever-increasing targets of efficiency and sustainability.

Exploring timber frames in construction with STA’s Andrew Orriss

PBC Today sat down with Andrew Orriss, Chief Operating Officer at STA, to discuss his pathway into sustainable construction, the Building Safety Act, and how the STA are broadening the knowledge and appeal of timber frames in construction

Rollalong joins Homes England Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System

Rollalong Ltd has joined the Homes England Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System, making them the only specialist offsite manufacturer of modular homes to do so.

Does the M&E delivery approach for Modular buildings mean we will no longer need the RIBA Plan of Work?

At the ASHRAE conference for global heating, industry members discussed the advantages of the M&E delivery approach for modular buildings over the RIBA Plan of Work stages.

Modular house builder to deliver 140 energy-efficient homes in Milton Keynes

Leading modular house builder ilke Homes plans to deliver 140 energy-efficient homes on their recently purchased seven-acre site in Milton Keynes, as part of a wide 4,330-home masterplan.

Is hybrid timber construction the answer to lowering the industry’s environmental impact?

With sustainability at the forefront of construction projects to meet government targets and work towards a more sustainable future, hybrid timber construction may be the answer to many of the industry's problems, explains Liam Bryant, associate at Webb Yates Engineers.

Is light gauge steel framing the most advanced material in offsite technology?

PBC Today explores whether light gauge steel framing is truly the most technically advanced material in the offsite technology portfolio, examines the challenges that are encountered when using these frames and discusses the properties and benefits when compared to other materials.

Modular housebuilder Lighthouse joins Make UK Modular

Low-carbon modular housebuilder, Lighthouse, has become the newest member of the modular housing trade body, Make UK Modular.

Inside Modular: How to start a modular building project with LAI Design Group

In this episode of Inside Modular, Ken Puncerelli, CEO of LAI Design Group, discusses his experience with modular building project design, and offers helpful advice for developers who aren't familiar with the modular construction process.

Donaldson Timber Systems becomes first timber frame manufacturer to offer verified PMV

Donaldson Timber Systems has become the first offsite timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55% or more.

Government needs a ‘radical rethink’ to meet annual 300,000 new homes target

No government can come close to its 300,000 new homes target by 2025 without a radical rethink in the way we build houses, warns Make UK Modular.

From dated kitchen to welcoming family zone at Ravensbourne House with SterlingOSB Zero

Architect Daniele Sini used SterlingOSB Zero to revitalise Ravensbourne House's dated kitchen into a family space for his young family.

Versatile SterlingOSB Zero featured in multi-functional furniture

SterlingOSB Zero from West Fraser is a well-loved material for architects and designers who are looking to incorporate an industrial vibe to work and leisure spaces.

Inside Modular: Expanding what’s possible in modular construction logistics with Stream Modular

In this episode of Inside Modular, Carson Holmquist, co-founder and CEO of Stream Logistics discusses his company's recent investments in the growth of Stream's modular construction logistics.

SterlingOSB Zero for industrial chic in compact Paris loft apartment

The "Under the Roof" project in Paris has been given a new lease of life using SterlingOSB Zero from the West Fraser range.

CaberMDF Industrial – a cut above the rest

CaberMDF Industrial delivers high levels of accuracy in a variety applications, providing a higher end finish for manufacturers.

Make UK Modular celebrates raised profile of modular housing in first impact report

Make UK Modular has celebrated building a significant consultory relationship with the government on behalf of the UK modular housing sector.

West Fraser’s panel products are even more rewarding in their 2023 promotion

One lucky customer of the Newark branch of Turnbull builders’ merchants ended the year with a brand-new Mercedes van, thanks to the West Fraser Rewards promotion.

Timber-framed buildings in Northwich restored and first MMC homes arrive in Gloucestershire

Traditional timber-framed buildings in Northwich have been restored thanks to Townscape Heritage Project, and the first factory-built homes at a housing development in Gloucestershire have been craned into place.

How can sustainable structural timber help achieve net zero?

Sustainable structural timber offers a range of benefits related to reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and construction processes. PBC Today explore how sustainable structural timber (SST) can contribute towards achieving net zero.

M-AR secures place on new Offsite Construction Solutions (OCS) framework

Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Offsite Construction Solutions (OCS) framework.

Lessons learned from Passivhaus with Regan Costello of Seddon

PBC Today spoke with Regan Costello, Pre-Construction Manager for Retrofit and Decarbonisation at Seddon, about creating affordable and sustainable homes with Passivhaus.

M-AR’s innovative growth mission recognised in Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards

Offsite specialist contractor M-AR has set out its new mission statement to boldly grow through innovation & collaboration following recognition in the prestigious Yorkshire...

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