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Acrol Modular to deliver Minster Exchange in Cheltenham

Acrol Modular has won a £5.8m contract to deliver the Minster Exchange in Cheltenham – a modular building which will house a state-of-the-art workspace for the cyber tech, digital and creative sectors.

Modular at the forefront of offsite technologies

Jackie Maginnis at the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has been involved in construction-related businesses for over 37 years and has been its chief executive since 2005 – how has the perception of modular and portable buildings in the UK changed since then?

Modular homes help tackle homelessness in Haringey

As the first council in London to provide modular homes to help tackle homelessness, Haringey is helping those in need of a safe and secure roof over their heads.

The future of building is here!

Sips Eco is the UK’s premier award-winning Structural Insulated Panel manufacturer, designing and manufacturing highly energy efficient homes across the UK and Europe.

Unlocking the value of MMC for social housing

Tony Woods, technical manager at LHC, explains how sector collaboration can help social housing providers to fully embrace MMC.

Graham tops out University of York’s £130m student resi scheme

Graham has topped out at the University of York’s £130m flagship student accommodation project, which was built in only 58 weeks.

SIPs advice from some of the UK’s most experienced professional users

We hear from experienced SIPs users who nearly always buy SIPs from leading British manufacturer Hemsec - for very good reasons, as they explain.

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.

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