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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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Hayfield invests in MMC across six development sites

As part of its aim to create 350 homes in 2022, Hayfield has invested in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) across six of its live development sites.

West Fraser Rewards offers customers the chance to win amazing prizes

To welcome in the Summer, the UK's leading wood-based panel manufacturer West Fraser is offering customers the chance to win some amazing prizes.

Brand new look for West Fraser’s CaberMDF range

West Fraser, the leading UK panel manufacturer, has given its well-loved CaberMDF range a makeover! 

Affordable housing development at Allerton Fire and Police Station tops out

HMS celebrates ‘topping out’ at former Allerton Fire and Police Station as the vacant site is transformed into an affordable housing development.

Offsite specialist M-AR hosts first factory open day

Offsite specialist M-AR recently hosted its first factory open day, welcoming more than 50 visitors to its large manufacturing facility and head office in Hull for an in-depth insight into what goes on behind the scenes.

Industry accolades roll in for offsite specialist M-AR

Offsite specialist contractor M-AR has recently been shortlisted for several industry awards for its outstanding work within the offsite sector in the last 12 months.

The Hill Group acquires Fusion Steel Framing Limited

The Hill Group has announced the acquisition of Fusion Steel Framing Limited to enhance its position in modern methods of construction (MMC) and offsite fabrication.

MBI release 2022 reports for commercial modular construction industry

The Modular Building Institute 2022 annual reports contain a complete overview of the commercial modular construction industry—both permanent and relocatable—and include exclusive data from member companies around the world.

NZB to deliver net zero-carbon energy school in Rugeley

Net Zero Buildings (NZB) is set to start on site with a next-generation net zero-carbon energy school in Rugeley, refurbishing swimming facilities, adding classrooms and prioritising sustainability.

Saint-Gobain to sell wood processing and distribution business, Protræ

Saint-Gobain has signed an agreement to sell its wood processing and distribution business in Denmark, Protræ.

Reducing waste and delivering savings at West Fraser’s Cowie site

West Fraser’s environmental efforts have enabled a 37% reduction in waste and savings of more than £24,000 in transport and disposal costs at their Cowie site.

Delivering a Modern Method of Construction for Thames Water

Chris Tyerman, managing director for Infrastructure at Tilbury Douglas, discusses how a 'modern method of construction' approach to water projects delivers proven efficiencies and added value for all.

New Offsite Alliance website launches with dedicated members app

The new-look Offsite Alliance website has a host of functionality to drive collaboration within the industry, including a dedicated members app.

M-AR TDSG partnership strengthens supply chain

M-AR TDSG partnership creates an open and collaborative approach to keep projects running to schedule.

How does modular construction slot into the built sector?

Responsible for almost 40% of global carbon emissions, we can’t tackle climate change without changing the built sector. In this article, Harwood explains how MMC is becoming an increasingly popular tool in tackling net zero goals.

Amey delivers modular timber frame building concept for HMP Kirkham

Amey has provided a new 46-cell accommodation concept building at HMP Kirkham utilising off-site production of modular timber frame buildings, reducing cost and environmental impact while minimising disruption to custodial services.

Offsite Solutions awarded £4.2m bathroom pods contract with Midgard

Offsite Solutions has been appointed by Midgard to provide 839 bathroom pods for a new £260m build-to-rent neighbourhood in Hove, Sussex.

Premier Modular provides decant classrooms on top of modular structure for school refurbishment

Premier Modular has delivered decant classrooms on top of a modular structure as part of a comprehensive refurbishment at Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School in Ickenham.

Donaldson Timber Systems achieves BOPAS Plus

Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) becomes one of the first manufacturers to achieve Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme Plus (BOPAS plus).

West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero: Perfect panels for your renovation project

Mike Keen discusses his exciting renovation project and how West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero is the answer for perfect panels.

£1.5m investment increases offsite manufacturing capacity at NTS

National Timber Systems (NTS) has increased its offsite manufacturing capacity through a £1.5m investment.

West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero provides vital foundations for new lifeboat centre in Dornoch

West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, has donated SterlingOSB Zero, made in the company’s Inverness plant, to the team building a new lifeboat centre in Dornoch, Scotland, for the East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) .

ilke Homes commences work on Beeston modular housing scheme

ilke Homes has craned into place the first factory-built home on the Beeston modular housing scheme, a site which was formerly owned by Network Rail.

Algeco lands ESPO Modular Buildings Framework (953)

Algeco UK has been awarded a place onto the ESPO Modular Buildings framework (953) for Lot 1A – Modular Buildings Education (Hire) and Lot 2A – Modular Buildings Healthcare (Hire).

West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero sets the standard for OSB3

Manufactured to the highest standards by timber products specialist, West Fraser (formerly known as Norbord), SterlingOSB Zero is a precision-engineered OSB3 board which can now boast of being the greenest of its type in the UK.

ISO-Chemie join Offsite Alliance to support offsite housing sector

ISO-Chemie has joined the Offsite Alliance to strengthen its collaboration with building and construction partners and support the offsite housing sector.

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