Martin Harvey, head of design and technical services at offsite manufacturing specialist McAvoy, shares the importance of understanding Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA) principles to maximise the benefits of offsite modular design and avoid common pitfalls.
As part of Offsite Construction Week, we are inviting architects, contractors, developers, housebuilders and local authorities to an open day at our test house built using M-Dock in partnership with SIPCO in Liverpool.
Stuart Ellis' client was inspired to utilise Actis Hybrid insulation for his own barn conversion- the ideal insulation for working with listed or heritage buildings.
As a high-impact, low-impact event, Futurebuild 2025 is set to lead by example in sustainable practices, making it an unmissable occasion for those committed to creating a sustainable built environment. Martin Hurn, event director for Futurebuild, highlights what is in store for 2025.
Tilbury Douglas have completed construction of a school on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), built to Passivhaus standards, near Wolverhampton.
A recent Life Cycle Assessment study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol examined the potential environmental impact of mycelium composites, heralded as green materials of the future, on African communities.
Architects, specifiers, and builders working on renovations and extensions must address changing Building Regulations, the impact of extreme temperatures on occupants, and construction time efficiency. Many are finding that the Actis Hybrid range and the new two-in-one Eolis HC meet all these needs.
The UK’s housebuilding industry is facing tough times, and alarm bells are starting to ring for social housing programmes, causing ripple effects throughout construction. With a desperate need for affordable homes, finding the balance between cost, quality, speed of delivery and sustainability is a significant challenge.
A UK-first, taking place from 16 – 20 September 2024, Offsite Construction Week (OCW) is a multifaceted showcase that revolves around three major industry events: Offsite Expo, the Offsite Summit, and Offsite Awards.
In 2022, Des Duddy of Protrade predicted a golden year for modular and offsite – but the promising picture has largely failed to materialise. Despite the setbacks, he explains why he believes the sector still has a big role to play in solving some of construction’s biggest challenges.
The next LABC monthly technical seminar takes place in Oldham and offers construction industry professionals across the North-West an insight into Actis' RIBA-approved CPD on changes to Part L.
As the international trade association for modular construction, the Modular Building Institute's mission is to expand the use of offsite construction through innovation and education.
