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.
The McAvoy Group has been awarded a £5.5m contract for the offsite construction of a new three-storey Art, Design and Technology Centre at The Deepings School.
Jim Roach, managing director of ARV Solutions, takes a look at whether party politics or internal politics will have the biggest impact on the offsite construction sector.
The global modular and prefabricated buildings market is set for growth over the next six years, as offsite construction gains traction thanks to its sustainable approach.
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, tells PBC Today how they can help address the gap between architects and manufacturers in the offsite construction sector.
Offsite Solutions, a bathroom pod manufacturer, has acquired Taylor and Kilduff, a steel fabrication business to bring the manufacture of base frames for its steel-framed pods in-house.
Housing minister, Esther McVey MP has appointed Mark Farmer as champion for Modern Methods of Construction as part of the government’s aim to make the UK the global leader in housing standards.
There is no question that a contractor can construct better quality buildings, build them faster and provide exceptional eco-benefits, using Hemsec SIPs.
With offsite construction on the rise as a more efficient, high quality and sustainable option for delivering affordable housing, MEDITE SMARTPLY highlights some of its groundbreaking products.
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses why Modern Methods of Construction coupled with a build fabric such as timber frame are key to meeting government housing targets sustainably.
When considering the different options for offsite and modular construction, it is important to treat the building as a single system rather than a collection of individual components, says Joanne Booth of Lucideon.
Can modular construction improve affordability? The simple answer is yes, but, when it comes to modular construction, there are a lot more benefits involved than just cutting costs.
Raymond Millar, construction director at McAvoy Group, looks at how a new ambulatory care facility was delivered in Northumbria in less than a year – an unprecedented programme for the scale and complexity of the project.
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.
