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Offsite construction: From cottage industry to critical constituent
With decades of experience to draw on, Cogent Consulting is incredibly busy advising on a wide range of offsite delivery issues across the UK construction sector. Managing director, Darren Richards, shares his perspective on the progression within the sector over the past five years to the present state of this evolving market.
Modular construction: The answer to homelessness and the downturnÂ
UK lockdown made clear the importance of shelter for all, with government and local authorities mounting a significant effort to help almost 15,000 vulnerable people off the streets and into temporary accommodation. Richard Hyams, founder and director of astudio, explores the benefits of modular construction in a post-pandemic world.
The myths of Modern Methods of Construction
Charles Pierce, managing director of Darwin Group, puts the record straight on the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Offsite construction and pre-manufacture
TRADA examines the offsite construction landscape and asks if the right drivers and economic conditions are in place for a step-change in its adoption.
How modular technology is helping education build programmes
Many are concerned about the impact Covid-19 will have on education. It is therefore even more important that school building programmes get back on track. Here, MPBA chief executive Jackie Maginnis considers how Modern Methods of Construction can assist.
Motoring ahead with modular construction
How Majenta Solutions adopted motor industry practices to power Berkeley Modular’s offsite manufacturing business.
Drone technology’s role in Highways England’s roadmap to digital revolution
Highways England’s 15-year roadmap for connected and autonomous plant aims to support a digital revolution in construction. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx takes a look at the plan and the role of drone technology.
19 modular apartments delivered to Royal Arsenal Riverside site
Forta PRO has delivered 19 modular apartments to Berkeley Homes' Royal Arsenal Riverside site in London.
Modular developments remain on track despite lockdown
Tide Construction and Vision Modular Systems have continued to deliver new homes, hotels and student accommodation during lockdown using modern methods of construction.
Setting a new industry standard for data sharing
The Innovate UK-funded AEC Delta Mobility project is nearing completion of a new industry standard for data sharing.
Supporting healthcare during the COVID-19 crisis
The Modular & Portable Building Association is supporting all those operating across the healthcare sectors who have an urgent need for more buildings or extending existing facilities during the COVID-19 crisis.
Improving productivity and quality through DfMA
The construction industry is facing a number of challenges and offsite has the potential to help. But there is concern about quality and this concern needs to be tackled head on, says Nigel Ostime of Hawkins\Brown Architects.
Fusion to provide light steel frame superstructures in South Wales
Offsite provider Fusion Building Systems has been chosen by Jehu Group to design, manufacture and build light steel frame superstructures for three of its developments in South Wales.
UK’s ‘largest’ modular neighbourhood gets the nod
The second phase of Cambridgeshire’s Northstowe town scheme has been given the go-ahead, as the village of Inholm is set to become one of the UK’s largest modular neighbourhoods.
New study predicts huge growth in permanent modular construction
Most design and construction professionals using permanent modular construction experience improved productivity and project quality, according to new research.
Growth and uptake of modular technology in construction
The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA)Â chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses the offsite arena and examines the uptake in modular construction.
Limited offsite take-up? The modular industry is thriving
The MPBA has commissioned research that shows volumetric modular construction is undergoing a period of considerable growth. Chief executive Jackie Maginnis examines the uptake in modular construction.
Offsite experts to showcase latest light steel frame developments
The Focus on Framing event returns to The Building Centre in London on 29 January to bring together light steel frame (LSF) manufacturers and industry professionals.
New government, new housing strategy?
What does Boris Johnson’s new Conservative government mean for the public housing sector? Les Dawson, managing director of UK-based ICF manufacturer UNiBLOCK, looks at the challenges the industry faces over the next five years to meet the housing shortfall.
Trimble Technology Lab: Digitally enabling a sustainable built environment
Professor Robert Hairstans, head of Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Offsite Construction & Innovative Structures, discusses a new strategic partnership that brings together digital technologies, academic research and industry-driven innovation.
First modular homes craned into place at Victoria Park in Stoke-on-Trent
Housebuilder St. Modwen Homes has installed two modular homes at the Victoria Park site in Stoke-on-Trent.
The health and safety benefits of modular construction
Matthew Goff, managing director at Thurston Group, shares his top three health and safety benefits of using modular volumetric construction.
The momentum of the modular movement
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, says the offsite industry must make it clear to government that it is open for business.
LSFA raises awareness of the light steel framing sector
Since its inauguration at Focus on Framing, the first conference held by the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) in June 2019, the industry body is gathering momentum.
How modular construction is helping to solve the UK housing crisis
Innovation funding specialist the MPA Group highlights the main advantages of modular construction and the key sector issues it is helping to address.
The value and opportunities within modular construction
Having gained considerable momentum over the past few years, modular construction reduces build times by an impressive 50-60%.