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Adding significant value to the volumetric modular sector
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) leads best practice protocols, the development of standards and is represented on many committees for the benefit of members.
Modular building: Shaping a sustainable future
According to the UKGBC, around 400m tonnes of materials are used by the UK construction industry each year. New eco-friendly building techniques such as modular construction are predicted to play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of the sector and improving its sustainability credentials. Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the MPBA, makes a case for modular in shaping a more sustainable future.
Offsite Expo: A masterclass in advanced building technology
Bringing together the sector’s most influential innovators, Offsite Expo provides unparalleled access to a wealth of industry intelligence and offsite expertise. Leading multidisciplinary offsite specialists from Cogent Consulting have played a central role in developing the Masterclass speaker programme – here, managing director Darren Richards shares a few of the many highlights.
The case for MMC in building better and building beautiful
Krishan Pattni, chief design officer at TopHat, outlines the importance of prioritising design for all new build housing, and explores how these policies can work in tandem with modern methods of construction.
ISO to develop UK standards for prefabricated buildings
The International Standards Organisation (ISO) has approved a new sub-committee to develop standards for the adoption of prefabricated buildings in the UK.
The evolution of volumetric modular technology
In this ebook, Jackie Maginnis, chief executive of the Modular & Portable Buildings Association, discusses the evolution of volumetric modular technology from its inception to the advanced systems that are proving increasingly popular today.
Net-zero ambitions: Designing and building a more sustainable future
Jorge Beroiz, director at CallisonRTKL, looks at zero carbon building techniques and new innovations including by-product materials, such as using rice husks for sustainable cladding.
Building amid a pandemic: MMC leads the way
Darwin Group MD explains the benefits of modern methods of construction for the healthcare and education sectors during Covid-19.
Building confidence in offsite construction
NHBC innovation manager Richard Lankshear discusses the MoU, the growth of offsite systems and a new service, NHBC Accepts.
Modular technology pivotal in school rebuilding programme
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has publicly supported the government’s transformative 10-year school rebuilding programme backed by over £1bn in funding.
Prefabricated building market to see upturn post-Covid
Steady growth in the prefabricated volumetric systems market is expected over the next few years to 2024, according to AMA Research.
Prefabricated volumetric sector to grow by 14% in next four years
The prefabricated volumetric building systems market will grow by 14% from 2020-2024, according to the latest report by AMA Research.
Modular building experts to deliver 20-storey Canary Wharf tower
Modular building specialist, Caledonian, has secured a contract to deliver volumetric modular serviced apartments for One Charter Street in Canary Wharf, London.
World’s tallest modular building lights up Croydon skyline
Tide Construction has for the first time switched on the lights at their landmark 101 George Street scheme in Croydon, bringing the world’s tallest modular building to life.
Building Innovation Awards: Best Offsite/Modular Innovation
PBC Today finishes off our preview of the Building Innovation Awards with a look at the Best Offsite/Modular Innovation category.
Modular and volumetric experts to share knowledge at Modular Matters
Taking place on 22 October this year's Modular Matters conference will demonstrate the versatile application of modular and volumetric technology.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Developer
The Building Innovation Awards take place on 23 October in Manchester. PBC Today is previewing each category, today focusing on Most Innovative Developer.
Modular buildings lead the way for offsite
How do manufacturers and installers of volumetric offsite construction ensure sustainability and compliance when the key priority is time? Jackie Maginnis, CEO of the Modular & Portable Building Association, shows how the industry has been leading the way longer than you think
FARO’s ScanPlan: Fast 2D building mapping
FARO’s handheld ScanPlan device can help quickly determine the accuracy and completeness of project information – and make it immediately shareable.
The MPBA launches Volumetric Homes Group
Representing a broad spectrum of technologies, the MPBA recently launched a Volumetric Homes Group to reflect the huge demand in the residential sector.
Coventry to trail volumetric modular construction to combat housing crisis
Whitefriars Housing Association is to trial the use of volumetric modular construction homes in a joint project with Coventry City Council.
Growth in panelised modular building systems market
The UK market for panelised modular building systems has performed relatively strongly over the past 3 years or so, and is estimated to have grown by 26% between 2014 and 2017, according to a recent report by AMA Research
Avoiding uncertainty with the development of a new learning hub dedicated...
Uncertainty is a word not often used within the Modular & Portable Building Association, which is currently celebrating 80 years by launching a new specialist accreditation centre and learning hub for its membership and the wider construction industry
Why offsite construction should be leading the digital revolution
David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, looks at some of the different applications for digitising construction and why there is such a good fit with offsite and MMC.
Why the need for modular construction has never been greater
David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, shares his thoughts on why the demand for modular continues to increase and the urgent need for change.
VBC to bring MMC centre of excellence to Ireland
Volumetric Building Companies continues to expand operations in Ireland by opening an international centre of excellence for MMC to serve European and global markets.