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Innovative solutions for sustainability and energy efficiency on construction sites

With photovoltaic modules, CONTAINEX modules can now also be used as a green energy source for the first time. This and other energy-saving equipment options ensure greater sustainability and energy efficiency on construction sites.

West London’s tallest modular building tops out

The tallest modular building in West London has been topped out, reaching 32 storeys or 106 metres tall.

MPBA: On a mission to promote modular

The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) plays a key role in supporting all sections of the industry.

The potential domino effect of government decisions on the UK construction industry

The construction sector remains vital to the British economy. Against the backdrop of a changing political landscape, Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers the wider implications of slowing or even stalling the delivery of public projects

Skills shortage could be allayed by offsite steel frame construction

Offsite steel frame construction and AI tech can save onsite workers time and money, say Intrastack. Read more about their statement here

BCSA publishes light-gauge steelwork specification

The British Constructional Steelwork Association has published a light-gauge steelwork specification to promote light steel usage.

New concrete printer track system developed

Cobod has developed a new concrete printer track system to increase the volume of the printable area.

TopHat to wind down modular operations

TopHat, the volumetric offsite modular housebuilder, has announced they will wind down their factory operations.

Biochar: Collaborative research examines the “carbon-eating” building material set to advance sustainable construction

Collaboration must be the cornerstone of biochar’s future as a sustainable building material, writes Dr Mehreen Saleem Gul, assistant professor in architectural engineering at Heriot-Watt University.

Ensure the security of your CONTAINEX storage containers with the new Lock Box

CONTAINEX's new and improved Lock Box is being rolled out as standard across their storage modules to ensure your materials are secure.

Sano’s CPD webinar series addresses hybrid construction and UK housing targets

A new webinar CPD series from Sano will delve into hybrid construction methods, exploring how they might be best implemented to achieve UK housing targets.

Robust – durable – flexible: CONTAINEX storage solutions for your construction project

CONTAINEX offers a variety of storage solutions that can be tailored to your project- with customisable modules and more affordable options for long-term hire.

Meeting Affordable Housing Challenges with ICF

As the industry works on how to hit the government's housing targets, the ICFA discusses a relatively underutilised form of MMC - ICF.

CONTAINEX CLASSIC Line XL: More space, more options for construction sites

Enjoy 20% more space and new possibilities for construction sites with the CONTAINEX CLASSIC Line XL module.

Concrete matters: How low carbon cement could bridge our public infrastructure gaps

David Hughes, chief scientific officer at Material Evolution, discusses the impact low carbon cement could have on our built environment.

European timber imports down in first half of 2024

European timber imports have dropped by 20% in the first half of 2024, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation.

Balfour Beatty signs agreement to develop 3D-printed materials

Balfour Beatty have signed an agreement with Versarien to develop 3D-printed materials for civil construction.

NHS hunting firm for £2.6bn modular building framework

The NHS has launched a hunt for a new firm to supply and join a modular building framework for £2.6bn, replacing a previous programme.

Structural timber key to delivering 1.5m housing targets, say panel of experts at Labour Party Conference

A panel convened at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on Tuesday discussed the role of structural timber in delivering housing targets with industry experts and policy professionals.

New digital assurance system streamlines tunnel installation

A new real-time digital assurance system has been launched to improve the cost efficiency of tunnel installation.

Labour sustainability conference will discuss building 1.5m homes

A Labour homes conference in Liverpool will debate how to sustainably construct the targeted 1.5m new homes and tackling the housing crisis.

Construction begins on sustainable bungalows in Wolverhampton

Eight new sustainable bungalows have begun construction in Bushbury, Wolverhampton, supported by a £600,000 grant.

20 traditional construction companies join £800m MMC framework

The twenty traditional construction companies have been joined by two MMC firms, where they will carry out works on social housing offsite projects.

Making Ireland a world leader in MMC

Ireland can become a world leader in offsite and MMC, but needs policy support in order to digitalise and decarbonise construction, write Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Pat Kirwan, chair of MMC Ireland’s Policy & Support Integration working group.

OFFSITE EXPO: Showcasing international best practice and transformative technologies

With precision focus on the advancements that are bringing transformative change to the construction environment, Offsite Expo will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena from 17–18 September.

Jersey to trial graphene underfloor heating in social housing

Jersey Energy Technologies(JET) has signed a contract with graphene specialists Haydale to roll out a new form of underfloor heating across the island's social housing.

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