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What’s wrong with UK construction?
A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joanne Bridges to look some of the key issues and drivers for change in the modular sector and the wider construction industry.
TopHat MMC factory in Corby put on ice
TopHat's Corby factory was originally meant to start construction in 2023, before being pushed back to an unspecified 2024 date.
Modular specialist Beattie Passive files administration notice
The company behind the "UK’s first certified Passivhaus build system", Beattie Passive, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
Why modular construction in the commercial sector stacks up
With the recent focus on the modular construction industry, Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers why the outlook in mature commercial markets is on a different trajectory.
Is offsite the key to swifter mechanical services installation?
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical services on MMC projects and the role that offsite construction can play.
New features announced for return of Concrete Expo
Organisers of Concrete Expo, the UK’s most innovative exhibition for the concrete industry, have announced a host of exciting new features at this year's show.
MBI to unveil the challenges and opportunities in European modular construction...
The latest PBC Today Webinar - European Modular Construction in 2024: Challenges, Drivers & Opportunities - in collaboration with the MBI, will explore challenges and opportunities that define the modular sector.
How Star Live is leading an industry revolution with temporary modular...
Star Live is leading an industry evolution in temporary modular construction inspired by the fast-paced world of events and hospitality.
Standardised modules dock into living spaces for a flexible hybrid housing...
As the construction industry scratches its head wondering how to make the dream of volumetric MMC a reality, could a novel hybrid housing concept be the catalyst that finally drives it mainstream?
How is MMC transforming the earth-moving sector?
Modern Methods of Construction are reshaping construction, and the earth-moving industry must adopt Smart Construction tech for efficiency.
Implementing modular integrated construction in high-rise high-density cities
Discover how modular integrated construction is revolutionising high-rise, high-density urban landscapes and the future of city-building.
Transformative technology driven by increased demand for MMC
Mature commercial markets in the volumetric modular industry are thriving due to increased demand for MMC in the healthcare and education sectors.
Premier Modular to construct UK’s first £19.8m modular barn surgical theatre
Premier Modular has been chosen to deliver the UK's first modular barn surgical theatre for Maidstone Hospital in Kent.
Safety concerns lead to closure of £29m modular-built school
Pupils and teaching staff at modular-built Sir Frederick Gibberd College have been told that the school will close with immediate effect following an investigation by the Department of Education, which identified structural irregularities.
Bridging the affordable housing market gap through MMC
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.
New offsite automated construction factory from British Offsite to deliver 4,000 homes...
A £45m offsite automated construction factory in Braintree will create light gauge steel panel systems and other components, using robotic automated manufacturing.
Carbon information management: Reducing embodied emissions in construction
Industry group ZERO has taken up the mission to raise awareness of embodied carbon and revolutionise the way we approach construction-related emissions with carbon information management.
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.
Modular housebuilder Tophat secures £70m investment from Persimmon and Aviva
Tophat has raised a £70m investment from new and existing stakeholders as they move closer to opening Europe's largest modular housing factory in Corby.
How can modular construction tackle the housing crisis?
An award-winning modular housing specialist is providing a sustainable solution to tackling fuel poverty, homelessness and rough sleeping.
New £150m Harwell vaccine hub to be delivered by Glencar
Glencar will deliver the £150m vaccine manufacturing facility at the Harwell Science and Innovation campus in Oxfordshire.
Modular housebuilder Lighthouse joins Make UK Modular
Low-carbon modular housebuilder, Lighthouse, has become the newest member of the modular housing trade body, Make UK Modular.
EU Governments in launch new INDICATE initiative to drive decarbonisation
Czechia, Ireland and Spain will be the first countries to participate in the new INDICATE initiative, which aims to boost the availability of quality building climate data to help drive decarbonisation across the sector.
How decarbonisation can help estates meet sustainability goals
Decarbonisation has a huge role to play when meeting the UK’s ambitious carbon targets – but does public sector support go far enough? Hannah Kissick, associate at international M&E consultancy CPW, thinks more funding is needed to help estates move away from fossil fuels.
Willmott Dixon secures Bicester forensics centre as Wates Oxford life sciences...
Thames Valley Police has selected Willmott Dixon to deliver a new Bicester forensics centre, as Wates' £200 life sciences building at the University of Oxford tops out.
MMC: The missing puzzle piece for retrofitting the UK’s homes?
With an ambitious, UK-wide goal to reach net zero by 2050, the UK needs to make sure its domestic buildings are up to scratch. But something crucial is still missing: a scalable solution that can be adopted at speed. MMC could provide the answer, says Sam Hart of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.