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Sustainable structures: Top 7 examples of recycled materials in architecture

Discover how innovative architects are transforming recycled materials into stunning sustainable structures, revealing a world of design possibilities waiting to be explored.

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Solve the housing crisis without risking further climate damage, warns Sir David King

Britain must solve its housing crisis without putting climate at risk, warned the UK's former chief scientific advisor, Sir David King, at an Offsite Alliance event.

A call to arms – modern methods of construction for all

There are lots of reasons not to start engaging with modern methods of construction (MMC). Too risky, too expensive, too many unknowns, too much else to do. Especially if you’re a smaller housing provider.

Kevin Sulca’s Ventanilla House wins SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition

The RIBAJ/Norbord Europe, now part of West Fraser, competition is designed to encourage architects to push the creative boundaries when considering the use of SterlingOSB Zero.

L&G acquires Kent site for next modular homes scheme

Legal & General Modular Homes has acquired a site in Littlestone, Kent, which has outline planning permission for the development of 80 homes.

Wates and DfE begins work on first net-zero schools

Wates Group will use modern methods of construction to build some of the UK’s first net-zero schools, supporting the country’s ambitious climate goals.

Protecting classic cars with SterlingOSB Zero

Bindloss Dawes has used West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero products to create a workshop and garages for an avid classic car collector.

370 precision engineered smart homes to be delivered at Eddington

Present Made has been appointed by the University of Cambridge to develop sustainable smart homes as part of its ambitious 150-hectare Eddington masteplan.

Premier Modular achieves BOPAS accreditation

Premier Modular has achieved BOPAS accreditation for its modular living solutions, after its expansion into the residential sector.

Modular office development complete in Gloucestershire

Modular building specialist Enviro Building Solutions has completed a £2.3m three-storey modular office development for South Gloucestershire Council.

A mindful eco build from Blue Sky Property Services and West Fraser

Timber frame specialist, Blue Sky Property Services has specified West Fraser’s engineered wood-based panel products to deliver a mindful eco build.

RIBA publishes latest DfMA guidance

The RIBA has published new Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) guidance, acknowledging the proven potential of DfMA solutions to produce not only good outcomes but great architecture.

Project to explore mainstream use of homegrown timber

Experts exploring the mainstream use of homegrown timber in the construction sector has secured funding for the next phase of a demonstrator project which will see the first two-storey modular home manufactured during COP26.

British Offsite to deliver 4,000 MMC homes per year

Following a £35m investment from Weston Group, British Offsite has officially launched to deliver 4,000 homes per year and revolutionise the MMC residential market.

Actis backs ‘move out of the dark ages’ and offsite construction

Actis has backed calls by two industry heavyweights to move construction ‘out of the dark ages' if it is to address the housing crisis and tackle the skills shortage.

Green Unit opens new modular building factory

The new modular construction factory will enable Green Unit to significantly boost production as well as improve efficiency by up to 75%.

Modern Methods for modern projects: How MMC enhance construction techniques

Derek Orr, Balfour Beatty’s project director of new nuclear and major projects, discusses the company’s approach to offsite manufacturing, DfMA and looks at how this was applied on the Hinkley nuclear plant project.

Wernick lands £8.2m project for Queen Alexandra Hospital

Wernick Buildings has secured an £8.2m contract to deliver a modular building for the Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth.

[VIDEO] Steelworks bridge installation underway at Brent Cross

The new station at Brent Cross has entered its next phase of construction, as VolkerFitzpatrick begins the installation of steelwork needed to build the station’s concourse.

SterlingOSB Zero helps specifiers and builders meet environmental targets

One Oriented Strand Board (OSB) product may seem much like any other. In reality it is worth checking before specifying, especially if you want to score eco points. When it comes to being green, West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero stands out.

Wernick acquires Danzer to increase cabins and modular bays

The new acquisition of AVDanzer will allow Wernick to add additional manufacturing capabilities and increase its fleet with more than 2,000 cabins and modular bays.

Faithful+Gould appointed to Stockton modular housing scheme

Faithful+Gould has been chosen by Canvas Homes and Beyond Housing to help deliver Princeton Gardens, a 117-unit modular housing development in Stockton-on-Tees.

Norbord Europe joins wood-based panel specialists West Fraser

Norbord Europe has joined the West Fraser organisation, manufacturers of engineered wood-based panel products.

Joint venture to deliver the north’s largest modular housing scheme

Beyond Housing, in partnership with Canvas Homes, will deliver 117 eco-friendly family homes in Stockton-on-Tees, which will become the largest modular housing scheme in the North of England.

Modular homes and the global housing crisis: A step in the right direction? 

During the peak of the pandemic, more than 3.9 billion people were told to stay at home by their governments, according to research by the UN’s Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner. But, what if you don’t have a home to stay in? Modular construction could be the answer, explains Birgit Linnamae, CEO of Kodasema.

Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) in action

If you’ve yet not started to figure Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) into your planned new-build projects, then chances are you will have heard of it. Consortium Procurement Construction explores.

ModuleCo delivers eye unit extension at Musgrove Park Hospital

ModuleCo has provided a brand new eye unit extension for the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at its Musgrove Park Hospital site.

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