Alex Goodfellow, chairman of the Confederation of Timber Industries, examines the barriers to expanding timber use in UK construction and the policy solutions available to the government to address them.
With the help from offsite modular specialist Elements Europe and a new modular BTR residential contract, a 4-acre island site in Central Birmingham will be converted into a modern living destination branded Smith’s Garden.
In the UK, the affordable housing market remains underserved and offsite manufacturers are focusing on how their solutions can supplement traditional construction to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Andy Higson from Intrastack, part of the global building materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain, discusses how the various methods of construction can help to bridge this gap and why choosing the right solution for your project is vital.
In a new report, the EAC has recommended increasing the use of wood in construction and expanding forestry to help achieve the UK’s 2050 net-zero targets.
As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for sustainable healthcare facilities to support growing demand is becoming more vital than ever. Dan Allison, divisional director of Premier Modular, explores the benefits and opportunities offered by modular construction can aid in decarbonising the health sector.
As the UK government looks to the use of steel reuse in the construction industry, Graeme Milligan, national director at Pick Everard, and Mark Allan, principal risk engineer at HDI Global, explore the legislative changes required.
The Irish Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has called for Ireland to join the Timber in Construction Working Group.
Warranty and insurance provider NHBC has welcomed two new panelised building systems to NHBC Accepts - LoCal Homes’ ECO200 timber frame and Fusion Steel Framing’s FusionX™ light gauge steel frame.
Futuro Houses is revolutionising the housing industry with fibreglass housing and trailers. Inspired by the original Futuro, they now have their own 'UFO house' on the market.
Liam Blears, business and technical development manager for Facades at FSi, discusses the advantages modern methods of construction bring to ensure optimal passive fire protection.
A £45m offsite automated construction factory in Braintree will create light gauge steel panel systems and other components, using robotic automated manufacturing.
Wirral-based MMC housebuilder Starship is showcasing its latest housing projects and future plans. Specialising in using low-carbon technology to construct housing, Starship is positioning itself as a leader in the delivery of future homes.
Etex Group has launched Remagin, a new offsite construction brand which brings together Yorkshire-based Sigmat, and Durham-based EOS and Horizon, operating from Ireland.
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.
