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Mycelium composites: A sustainable alternative for Africa?

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.

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ESS Modular completes purchase of Spatial Initiative

ESS Modular has completed the acquisition of the company that specialises in delivering education projects utilising modern methods of construction, Spatial Initiative.

Etopia and Samsung collaborate to create ‘homes of the future’

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.

Etopia eco homes rated better than zero carbon

The first six eco homes pioneered by offsite construction specialist, Project Etopia have been officially rated as better than zero carbon.

Things to consider before hiring site accommodation

Independent hirer of modular and portable accommodation, Wernick, takes a look at everything you need to know about hiring site accommodation.

Modular housebuilder to deliver pilot project in Rugby

Master developer Urban&Civic has chosen modular housebuilder TopHat to deliver a pilot project at its Houlton development in Rugby.

Offsite manufacturer ‘back to work’ across England

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 acquires self-build specialist

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.

Actis welcomes housing minister’s MMC ambition post-Covid

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.

Homes England chair to lead offsite MMC project AIMCH

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.

30 modular apartments installed in 8 days in Sweden

Forta PRO has delivered 30 fully furnished modular apartments for developer Paradoumo Group in Sweden.

Interested in insulated panels for MMC – and need to know more?

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.

£23m deal to deliver 120 affordable modular homes in Herefordshire

In a £23m deal, modular housing company, ilke Homes has partnered with Stonewater to deliver 120 factory-built affordable homes in Herefordshire.

Ideal Modular Homes wins four lots on Prosper’s development

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.

Insulation specialist backs MMC research

News that Homes England has commissioned a study into various types of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been welcomed by insulation specialist Actis.

ilke Homes announces regional expansion and new business unit

Modular housing specialist, ilke Homes, has announced regional expansion, along with a new ‘homes and development unit’ to manage its growth.

Advanced Manufacture in Construction to ramp up West Midlands housing

An Advanced Manufacture in Construction (AMC) advisory group has been formed by the WMCA to ramp up the delivery quality housing at pace and scale.

A greener alternative for welfare – Fusion Pulse

Modular building specialist, Wernick’s Greenspace® range includes the popular – and now award-winning – Fusion Pulse® welfare units.

Modular Building Institute releases modular construction reports

The most comprehensive analyses of the commercial modular construction industry to date has been released to the public by the Modular Building Institute (MBI).

BoKlok UK appoints TopHat to deliver modular homes

BoKlok UK has appointed modular housing manufacturer TopHat to help deliver part of its first product offering in the UK.

Prefab elevated walkways to support social distancing at events

Elliott Wood and reForm Architects have unveiled a concept design for a reconfigurable elevated walkway to support social distancing measures at large-scale events.

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