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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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Modular factory in Leeds to bolster Northern construction corridor

Housing Minister Esther McVey visited the Legal & General Modular Factory in Leeds, which will create over 400 jobs for local people and drive the development of modular homes.

ESS Modular wins spot on £2bn construction framework

ESS Modular has won a spot on Hyde Group’s £2bn construction framework which will see around 11,000 new in London and the south-east.

DfE announces winners for £3bn offsite schools framework

The Department for Education (DfE) has revealed the winners of the £3bn offsite schools framework ‘to cultivate innovation and modernise the industry by increasing the adoption of MMC’.

Embracing modular homes in Scotland

The significant opportunities that modular homes offer to the Scottish construction sector must now be fully embraced, says real estate finance specialist Addi Spiers.

House by Urban Splash reveals two new senior appointments

House by Urban Splash has appointed Claire Kober as independent director and chair of the board and Mark Shirburne-Davies as director.

First wave of modular homes at Wirral Waters get the go-ahead

30 modular homes at Wirral Waters have received the green light from Wirral Council planners.

Modular Building Institute offers commercial modular construction training

The Modular Building Institute (MBI) reintroduced its 'Introduction to Commercial Modular Construction' training programme last month in Dallas, Texas.

First modular homes craned into place at Victoria Park in Stoke-on-Trent

Housebuilder St. Modwen Homes has installed two modular homes at the Victoria Park site in Stoke-on-Trent.

Modular Building Institute hosts second annual Modular Construction Summit

Modular construction experts from across the globe came together to share knowledge at the Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) 2019 Modular Construction Summit and Factory Tour.

Graham tops out on construction of Oundle School project

Graham recently held a topping out ceremony to celebrate the progress in the construction of the new £24m sports centre at Oundle School, Northamptonshire

Why SIPs are crucial to the future of the UK construction industry

Manufacturers of composite insulated panels in the UK, Hemsec, discusses the importance of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in the construction industry.

Offsite construction: Safer, faster and cheaper, says survey

Offsite construction increases productivity, enhances employer safety and improves the quality of work, according to a survey by the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA).

Metframe’s pre-panelised system helps deliver new student block

Metframe’s pre-panelised system helped deliver a new student block combining a flexible modern interior with an attractive traditional exterior in just 13 weeks.

Buildoffsite teams up with Construction Innovation Hub

Buildoffsite has joined forces with the Construction Innovation Hub to help deliver its mission to transform UK construction and change the way buildings are designed and manufactured.

Insulation specialists hail cross-party timber frame report

A report published showing how production in the timber frame industry can play a major role in helping solve the housing crisis has been welcomed by insulation specialist, Actis.

The modular homes leading the way in the UK

As the construction industry ramps up its use of modular construction, PBC Today takes look at the modular housing schemes taking the UK by storm.

Modular housebuilder creates app to build your own home

Modular housebuilder Built & Spaces has created its own app to turn a customer’s dream into a fully constructed home in just ten weeks.

The health and safety benefits of modular construction

Matthew Goff, managing director at Thurston Group, shares his top three health and safety benefits of using modular volumetric construction.

Eco-sustainable living accommodation arrives at the Brislington Centre

Students with special education needs (SEN) will be able to learn how to live independently after three new eco-sustainable homes were recently installed at...

The momentum of the modular movement

Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, says the offsite industry must make it clear to government that it is open for business.

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