Tide Construction and Vision Modular Systems have continued to deliver new homes, hotels and student accommodation during lockdown using modern methods of construction.
The Central Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) is procuring three contracts for the manufacturing, supply and erection of new modular housing as part of a £2bn framework.
Improving levels of occupant safety and increasing build quality are under the microscope. Here, Steve Thompson, managing director of EOS, considers the responsibility of manufacturers.
Modern Methods of Construction play a vital role in ensuring the new normal is greener and more efficient, according to Dame Judith Hackitt and construction minister Nadhim Zahawi.
Despite the gradual lifting of restrictions imposed due to Covid-19, some construction sites remain closed because of an inability to source materials from abroad. Which is where British manufacturers come in.
Innovate UK has awarded funding for the Enabling Housing Innovation for Inclusive Growth project which will trial innovative methods of housebuilding in Bristol.
Portable building manufacturer, Premier Modular has delivered a new modular PET-CT scanning facility for Alliance Medical at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
ESS Modular has completed the acquisition of the company that specialises in delivering education projects utilising modern methods of construction, Spatial Initiative.
Eco homes developer Etopia and Samsung have formed a strategic partnership that will see the two companies collaborate to create the homes of the future.
Rollalong is reopening its construction sites, including sites in Barking, East London where it is working with regeneration company BeFirst to deliver affordable housing.
Project Etopia has acquired self-build specialist Tribus Homes, which will see up to 200 new homes year produced at its manufacturing facility in Devon.
An ambition by housing minister Christopher Pincher to embrace Modern Methods of Construction to help the UK recover economically from the impact of Covid-19 has been welcomed by Actis.
The Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) project has named Simon Dudley, interim chair of Homes England, as chair of its stakeholder group.
UK manufacturer of structural insulated panels, Hemsec has partnered with NBS to help industry professionals design and specify the optimum solution using National BIM online library.
Ideal Modular Homes has been awarded four lots on Prosper’s construction and development works DPS to build opportunities across the North East, and help deliver much needed affordable housing.
