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TopHat and Nexity partnership to boost off-site modular construction in France

TopHat has secured a partnership with France's largest house builder Nexity to accelerate off-site modular construction in France.

Robust SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for screening and walkways

SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a sturdy board which is ideal for the construction of screening and walkways.

Ilke Homes up for sale, pauses production at factory

Modular housebuilder Ilke Homes is up for sale, pausing production at their Knaresborough factory with an estimated 4,200 affordable homes yet to be delivered.

Modular construction in Ukraine surges amidst rebuilding drive

Modular construction in Ukraine has taken off in order to rebuild the country. John McMullen, marketing director, Modular Building Institute explores the task at hand.

MMC and digital technology deliver “Be Lean, Be Clean, Be Green” school

MMC and digital technology have played a key role in the award-winning Merstham Park School in Surrey.

Work underway on Berwick offsite hospital

Berwick Hospital is being built one year quicker compared to traditional construction methods by using offsite technology.

Team4UA embark on 3D printing construction initiative to build schools in Ukraine

In the midst of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Team4UA are building new schools via 3D printing construction in Ukraine.

QB Technology to deliver modular apartments in Essex

QB Technology has secured funding to deliver 22 modular apartments in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The one, two and three bedroom apartments will be delivered using precision-engineered volumetric modules.

Hong Kong Cyberport construction contract worth £378m sticks with Balfour Beatty JV

Gammon, the 50:50 Balfour Beatty joint venture, will deliver the construction phase of a ten storey office building after completing foundation and excavation work.

UK government launches plans for the standardisation of MMC in housebuilding

The UK government has recently appointed a firm to help with the standardisation of MMC for housebuilding in the hope of improving innovation and accessibility in construction.

Inside Modular: A bird’s eye view of the Middle Eastern modular construction market

Robin Bartram Brown, managing director of MMY Global and Dr. Anas Bataw, managing director for Heriot Watt University's Centre for Excellence in Smart Construction, discuss the growth of the Middle Eastern modular construction market.

Joinery specialist uses SterlingOSB Zero boards for new housing development in Essex

Essex joinery specialists have been making use of West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero boards for a new housing development near Chelmsford.

HS2 unveils new off-site manufactured Thames Valley Viaduct

HS2 has unveiled 68 large piers that will uphold the Thames Valley Viaduct, the first fully off-site manufactured modular viaduct on the project.

M-AR will host another offsite manufacturing open day

M-AR is opening the doors to the head office and offsite manufacturing facility in Hull for an open day on Wednesday 21 June. Attendees will get to see how M-AR operates and share ideas with each other.

Why a single modular solution cannot create a universal offsite design platform

David Johnson, UK pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, shares his thoughts on the future of MMC in the UK and the urgent need for a universal offsite design platform.

Why is SterlingOSB Zero the obvious choice for architects like Rob Annable?

Rob Annable discusses why SterlingOSB Zero's cost-effectiveness, sustainable production and supply make it his ideal choice for timber frame construction.

Addressing the skills gap with a Timber Skills Action plan

Timber Development has unveiled a comprehensive Timber Skills Action plan, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, NMITE and the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry with the necessary skills to increase the use of timber and achieve net zero targets. Chief executive Dave Hopkins discusses the thinking behind the plan.

Keepmoat commences construction on closed panel timber frame homes in Northstowe

Keepmoat has begun work on a new site for 300 new homes at Northstowe, using a closed panel timber frame technique.

CaberDek keeps Berkshire self-build weatherproof and on budget 

West Fraser's CaberDek is keeping Berkshire builder Harjit Padda's self-build weatherproof even before the roof is fitted.

Offsite construction: A blueprint for delivering more with less

James Withey, managing director of Algeco Offsite, looks at the latest developments in offsite construction and outlines why 2023 is the time for widespread adoption of offsite, starting at the planning and design stages.

New guidance on the insurance of mass timber has been published

ABSP has released new guidance for equitable insurance in mass timber buildings through collaboration between construction teams and insurers.

Cala acquires Taylor Lane Timber Frame to bolster sustainable construction practices

Cala Group has announced its acquisition of Taylor Lane Timber Frame, which will help to bolster the company's sustainable construction practices.

Sustainable Housing: Building a Greener Future for the UK – Brought to you by Build Warranty®

From cutting-edge technologies to innovative building materials, sustainable homes are gaining momentum, and the benefits are abundant.

Superior graphics grade surface makes SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus perfect for your exhibitions

The ultra-smooth finish found on SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus panels make them ideal for exhibitions and displays of promotional material.

Shear strength of SterlingOSB Zero ensures selection for WikiHouse switch

The WikiHouse offsite system has selected SterlingOSB Zero panels for their large format blocks, beams and other components, citing the panel's shear strength.

MPBA: On a mission to promote volumetric modular technology

MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses the evolution of volumetric modular technology, and what’s needed to continue driving the sector forward.

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