Insulation specialists Actis have emphasised the need for increased offsite-construction and bringing more young people into the construction sector to deliver the Government's planning reforms.
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.
Hire divisional director at Premier Modular, Mark Rooney, examines the need to incorporate repurposed building stock in the national net zero strategy.
In England, in 2024 it is hard to believe, yet the stark reality is we have over 240,000 children living in temporary accommodation. An unstable home environment can significantly impact children across various aspects of their lives. The effects of England’s housing emergency are far-reaching and profound.
One of the many builders who has been a fan of the Actis Hybrid range since its inception more than a decade ago has been inspired to run a time trial competition with a colleague to see just how speedy it is to install Actis’ new two-in-one reflective insulation, Eolis HC.
Why do so many MMC ventures fail? Jenny Smith-Andrews, head of marketing at H+H UK, suggests that it’s time for a rethink when it comes to funding innovation in housebuilding.
Ireland is on the path to becoming a centre of excellence for offsite and other Modern Methods of Construction in Europe, says Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland.
You could be forgiven for thinking that offsite construction projects have seen little success following negative headlines, but as Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) knows only too well, there are some phenomenal stories waiting to be told.
