Industry News

The construction world is ever-changing, with new technologies and digital developments happening all the time. In such a fast-paced industry, keeping up with news and announcements can be difficult. 

Here on the Offsite Hub, we are dedicated to keeping you updated with the most informative and topical stories in the construction industry but with a particular focus on modern methods of construction and offsite construction techniques. We select the most relevant stories for you to stay up to date with the world of light steel frame, volumetric modular technology, structural timber precast concrete hybrid solutions and MEP innovations. 

Please see below stories which are from a range of sources and are focused articles and press releases on the most dynamic developments in the offsite industry including official pieces from our own Offsite Magazine and full coverage of the offsite awards winners.



Modern methods of construction can catapult the UK towards its net-zero target

21st June 2021

Owen Evans, Managing Surveyor at Rund Partnership, explains the environmental benefits of MMC, as featured on BDaily News. “Modern methods of construction (MMC) has long been hailed as the answer to our housing crisis, by improving...

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West Fraser product application: Roofing (OSB)

21st June 2021

Getting buildings wind and watertight is a priority on any construction site so choosing a quick, easy to install, reliable and versatile roofing system is vital. High quality roof decking or pitched roof sarking is an essential...

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Intelligent Steel Solutions Appoints New Managng Director To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

21st June 2021

Intelligent Steel Solutions has appointed Gus Houliston as its new managing director to drive strategic development of the business as it seeks to increase its prominence within the load bearing and SFS markets. Driving long-term...

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ilke Homes’ order book grows to over £200 million following deal with Gresham House Residential Secure Income LP (“ReSI LP”)

18th June 2021

Just three years after launching as a company, modular housing pioneer ilke Homes has grown its order book to over £200 million, in a sign that modular housing is becoming increasingly popular among investors. The milestone, which...

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Sisk delivers over 1,200 homes at Wembley Park

17th June 2021

John Sisk & Son in partnership with Quintain is proud to have delivered a combined total of 1,201 new homes at two major new landmark developments E03 Canada Gardens and E05 The Robinson, Wembley Park. Both projects have a combined...

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MOD’s carbon negative accommodation at Nesscliff Training Camp in Shropshire

16th June 2021

The MOD's Climate Change and Sustainability Lead, Lt Gen Richard Nugee, has officially opened three new environmentally friendly buildings at Nesscliff Training Camp in Shropshire. The accommodation blocks form part of a...

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Etopia Homes begins delivering 30 of the UK’s most energy-efficient homes in East Cambridgeshire

16th June 2021

Etopia Homes, the housebuilding arm of Etopia Group, has begun work on a site in East Cambridgeshire to deliver 30 'net-zero' homes. Located in Wilburton, the new development, Juniper Place, is Etopia's first in East Cambridgeshire,...

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Hill Group to invest in bespoke modular factory

15th June 2021

Housebuilder Hill Group is to set up its own bespoke modular housing factory after buying a 50% stake in an off site producer, Volumetric Modular, last year. Founder Andy Hill told Housing Today that the firm had bought the stake...

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Bryden Wood director Jaimie Johnston awarded an MBE for Services to Construction

14th June 2021

Jaimie Johnston, board director and head of global systems at Bryden Wood has been awarded an MBE in The Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021. The award reflects Johnston's long-term and tireless commitment to...

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Supporting Scotland’s Green Recovery - Offsite Construction

11th June 2021

Scotland Excel's new build framework offers councils and housing associations the option of 'offsite' construction for their project – an approach that brings efficiencies as well as environmental and quality benefits. Offsite...

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Government has announced that they will build 40 new hospitals by 2030

10th June 2021

The Government has announced that they will build 40 new hospitals by 2030 and Modern Methods of Construction will be a primary focus. Together with 8 hospital schemes which have secured previous investment and will be...

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Precast Concrete PPG to become ultra-low carbon from Jan 2022

10th June 2021

SigmaRoc Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the construction industry's dependency on cement by becoming the only company to offer a cement-free ultra-low carbon alternative for every product in its precast concrete...

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Somerset bathroom company secures multi-million pound deal to supply London development near Westfield

10th June 2021

Somerset manufacturing firm Offsite Solutions has continued a recent run of million-pound deals by winning a contract to supply ready-assembled bathroom units to one of the UK’s largest build-to-rent development schemes. The...

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Roofspace Upgrades its I-Roof Specification to Arc's Complete Firestopping Solution

10th June 2021

Providing a room-in-roof solution for 2.5 storey homes, Roofspace Solutions originally specified firestopping materials from various manufacturers for its unique i-Roof system. However, when browsing the market for a supplier that could provide a...

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Premier Modular wins place on £330M public sector building framework

8th June 2021

Premier Modular, one of the UK's leading offsite construction specialists, has been awarded a place on the new £330m LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier's appointment to the framework covers the design, supply...

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First modules arrive at Scotland’s largest affordable modular housing development in South Ayrshire.

3rd June 2021

The first four homes have been delivered to the country’s largest affordable modular housing development. The important milestone was reached this week as the first 10 modules arrived on site at Kilmarnock Road, Dundonald, and were...

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MMC and Structural Defects Warranties in technicolour

1st June 2021

Modular construction is very much part of our next generation housing stock. To promote its take-up it needs support structures, very similar to the technology that assists with the new ways in which we are working today. One of these key...

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Prefabrication driving ambitious growth plans at King & Moffatt

31st May 2021

Efficiencies at scale, from prefabrication to embracing the latest technologies, are driving ambitious growth plans at King & Moffatt. The end of their 2020 financial year, in June, saw King & Moffatt ...

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King & Moffatt – Future Focused

31st May 2021

Efficiencies at scale, from prefabrication to embracing the latest technologies, are driving ambitious growth plans at King & Moffatt. The end of their 2020 financial year, in June, saw King & Moffatt ...

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BSW Timber Ltd, the UK’s largest integrated forestry and sawmilling group, has acquired Bayram Timber Ltd.

28th May 2021

Established over 20 years ago, Bayram is a market leading timber processor and manufacturer, and a key supplier into the UK caravan, leisure home and garden sectors. Operating from a 17 acre site in Melton, East Yorkshire, the business has...

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It’s boom time for MMC

21st May 2021

You will have read a lot about modern methods of construction (MMC). You may have even investigated where you can incorporate it into your plans. But if you haven't introduced it to any of your projects yet, now's the time, thanks to a...

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The perfect partner for modular bathroom pod projects

20th May 2021

Bathroom manufacturer and designer, Geberit, worked with OEP Building Services to deliver bathroom pods for a 27-storey mixed use development in Brent, London. Regeneration suburb The suburb of Alperton was...

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Assurance for your Buildoffsite Project

20th May 2021

The Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS) gives confidence to the lending community that innovatively constructed properties will stand the test of time. BOPAS focuses on ensuring that accredited organisations have robust systems...

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OTL invites you to say cheers to 21 years!

19th May 2021

The original wet room former company, On The Level, is still going from strength to strength as it celebrates 21 years in business. The company's founder, Phil Clark, invented the patented OTL wet room former after seeing the need...

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Integra Buildings delivers cutting-edge training academy for Severn Trent Water

19th May 2021

A stunning new academy for training engineers and leaders of today and tomorrow has been delivered using cutting-edge modular building methods. Integra Buildings, one of the UK's leading modular construction specialists, has...

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The Challenges of the ‘New Normal’

19th May 2021

The pressure of operating Covid-secure construction sites combined with tough schedules, supply chain issues and difficult specification decisions are all taking a toll on housebuilders. As we strive to recover and return to the ‘new normal’...

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Nine Recruitment trip-ups you can’t ignore in 2021

18th May 2021

The world changed last year, and we all reckon we have a better handle on it now. The trouble is it keeps changing and it may be changing faster than your expectations. Here are nine key areas related to retaining and recruiting...

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Confederation of Timber Industries announces new Chair

18th May 2021

After serving four years as Chair of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), Roy Wakeman OBE, has decided to leave his post to spend more time on his other interests, with fellow sector expert, Alex Goodfellow stepping into the role. ...

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Modular housing can help house homeless young people

18th May 2021

Youth homelessness is a tough problem to solve, but modular housing may help provide the answer, writes Seyi Obakin The UK's housing crisis shows no signs of abating. The market has been broken for years, with...

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World’s tallest modular housing scheme completed in Croydon

17th May 2021

The world's tallest modular housing scheme, reaching a height of 135m has opened in Croydon, London The modular building, Ten Degrees Croydon sets new standards of design quality and construction efficiency for high-rise living in urban...

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Modular homes: Coming to a town near you

17th May 2021

Imaging creating your own home online, buying the modules and then having them delivered to a designated plot to be assembled into your dream house? It might sound futuristic, but it's about to become a reality. Stephen Ward explains ...

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Vivid bid to build up to 500 modular homes per year

17th May 2021

Over the last year, Vivid continued to grow an ambitious programme and deliver 1,010 new homes and remain on track to deliver 17,000 by 2030.  In a recent interview with Inside Housing, Mike Shepherd,...

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Laing O’Rourke plans offsite strategy for £600m Olympia build

14th May 2021

Laing O'Rourke appointed after successful completion of year-long enabling works. Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International (DFI) – together the investors in and developers of the £1.3 billion cultural regeneration of ...

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Sigmat Partner With RED Jam to Launch Major Continuous Improvement Project

13th May 2021

Light Gauge Steel Frame giants Sigmat have signed a deal with continuous improvement experts RED Jam to launch a bespoke version of Field View across the business. Leeds based Sigmat, who are the UK market leaders in the...

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Premier Modular Provides £2m Special Educational Needs Facility Built Offsite

12th May 2021

Offsite construction specialist, Premier Modular, has delivered a new £2m special educational needs facility at Nethergate Academy in Nottingham – an Ofsted Outstanding special school for children with autism, learning difficulties and...

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Ten Degrees, the world's tallest modular building, completes

12th May 2021

HTA-designed world's tallest modular housing scheme opens in Croydon. Ten Degrees Croydon sets new standards of design quality and construction efficiency for high-rise living in our urban centres. Reaching a...

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Apache Capital launches Present Made

10th May 2021

Apache Capital launches Present Made, the UK's first purpose-built and designed single-family rental housing business. New branded single-family rental housing platform will target net-zero carbon operational model as part of a wider...

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Thrubuild Crowned Best External Product

10th May 2021

The team at EOS are celebrating yet another prestigious award win, picking up a trophy at the Housebuilder Product Awards for Best External Product for their Thrubuild® system innovation. ...

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Decarbonising Precast Concrete

6th May 2021

THE UK's built environment sector is turning its attention to the embodied carbon in buildings, which - according to the World Green Building Council - accounts for 11% of our national total emissions. Concrete, whilst a default choice for many...

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Ilke Homes secures significant development site in the South West

5th May 2021

Leading modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a development site for 165 new homes on Phase 2, Exmouth Junction, Exeter from Eutopia Homes. The scheme, which will be delivered on a brownfield site that has laid vacant for...

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Offsite Solutions Bathroom Pods Used On Three Student Schemes Developed By Mace

5th May 2021

Offsite Solutions, the UK's leading bathroom pod specialist, manufactured more than 1,400 shower pods in contracts worth over £3 million for three student housing schemes developed by Mace. The Offsite Solutions design team worked closely with Mace...

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ITW Construction Products Offsite helps leading manufacturer SticX tackle a project where traditional meets modern design

4th May 2021

Leading manufacturer SticX were given a construction project where traditional met modern design. They were given the opportunity to be a part of a development that transformed an old school building that dated back to the early 1900s into...

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Mace appointed as Manufacturing Programme Partner by AWE

29th April 2021

The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) has appointed Mace as Manufacturing Programme Partner for a major infrastructure development programme. Mace has been appointed in partnership with BakerHicks and DBD...

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Reds10 to deliver over £45m of new school-build projects for Department for Education’s Off-site Schools Framework

29th April 2021

Reds10 is advancing plans for five new schools under the Department for Education (DfE)'s £3 billion 'Off-site Schools Framework (incorporating modular and MMC delivery)', which launched last year. We are delivering over £45m of...

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Significant restructure sees Aquarian Cladding ready for 2021 opportunities

29th April 2021

Specialist external brick and terracotta cladding systems supplier Aquarian Cladding Systems has made significant structural changes to the business for 2021 and beyond. Julian Venus has moved into the role of Business...

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40 New Energy Efficient Modular Homes in Peacehaven

28th April 2021

Stonewater have announced a partnership with Boutique Modern to provide new, sustainable and affordable homes in Peacehaven, East Sussex. The partnership between Stonewater and Boutique Modern is paving the way for 40...

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Aluminium - Supporting Net Zero Carbon Targets

28th April 2021

Reaching Net Zero carbon targets by 2050 presents the construction industry with immense challenges. There is a tendency to ‘kick the carbon can down the road’ and not address emissions, particularly in these...

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Modular construction: Providing an agile solution

22nd April 2021

Now is the time for a revolutionary shift in construction to embrace modular technology and more progressive, agile business models, argues our Chairman Matt Bennion. Many hope that the pandemic will inspire change,...

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Offsite Solutions Awarded Bathroom Pod Contract For New Grainger Build-To-Rent Scheme In Milton Keynes

21st April 2021

Offsite Solutions has been awarded a £1.6m contract to supply 327 bathroom pods for a £64m build-to-rent development in the centre of Milton Keynes for Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord. Developed by Peveril Securities...

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NMITE signs MOU with Edinburgh Napier University

21st April 2021

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Edinburgh Napier University (ENU). The news came as it announced that Professor Robert Hairstans has joined as founding...

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Nulok- The Solar Ready Roofing System

21st April 2021

As the demand for modular construction continues to gain pace, there has never been a better time to look at modern methods of roofing installation. This lightweight, solar ready roofing system comes...

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Actis-loving garden room specialist sees orders double during the pandemic

20th April 2021

A Kent-based garden room specialist has seen demand for its buildings double over the past year as people work from home, with Actis insulation enjoying a rise in orders as a result. One of Watts and...

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Etex acquires Cork construction consultancy in strategic partnership

20th April 2021

Etex, a Belgian construction group has taken a majority stake in the offsite design and engineering consultancy company.  A multinational construction materials company has announced the acquisition of Evolusion Innovation, a...

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Exclusive town development sees the offsite quality and thermal benefits of Keystone Lintels

20th April 2021

Keystone's bespoke flat arch brick slip feature lintels and Hi-therm+ lintels have brought both aesthetic, thermal and offsite construction benefits to a stunning new Thames Valley development. In the vibrant Georgian market town of...

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Tarmac and Forth Ports sign long-term agreement to create the UK’s largest construction materials terminal at Tilbury2

16th April 2021

Tarmac, the UK's leading sustainable construction solutions business, has committed to a 25-year partnership with the Port of Tilbury, London's fastest-growing port, to build the UK's largest construction materials aggregates terminal....

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Modular Pattern Buildings – a modular system that helps to build wooden constructions from family houses to public buildings

15th April 2021

Metsä Wood is constantly looking for new partners who use Kerto LVL (laminated veneer lumber) in innovative modular construction projects. One example is 369 Pattern Buildings, a joint project with the modular construction company...

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Park homes specialist sees flood of demand for Actis-insulated floor under Green Homes Grant scheme

14th April 2021

Hundreds of park home owners are poised to enjoy a warmer living environment thanks to the installation of an Actis Hybrid insulated floor funded by the Green Homes Grant scheme.  Park home undercarriage specialist...

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Kane awarded £29 million MEP Contract at Lewisham Gateway Phase 2

14th April 2021

Kane have secured a £29 million design and build contract with Balfour Beatty to deliver the MEP installation at Lewisham Gateway Phase 2. The 26-month contract consists of the design and construction of 649...

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Graitec acquires prefabricated manufacturing software developer

14th April 2021

Graitec has acquired StrucSoft Solutions, a software developer dedicated to prefabricated manufacturing and offsite construction within the AEC industry Originally founded in 1994 by George Ajami, StrucSoft Solutions is a...

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CSIC appoints Andy Outram as new chairperson

13th April 2021

Turner & Townsend director succeeds John Forster as CSIC enters new era Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced the appointment of Andy...

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All set for take-off as Hemsec helps to grow the UK SIPs market

9th April 2021

One of the UK's largest – and the longest-standing – insulated panel manufacturers sets ambitious plans for growth with new team members. A former airline pilot is one of the newest team members focused...

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Anderton Concrete to supply more than 6,000 metres of precast concrete troughing for Colas Rail

8th April 2021

Colas Rail has commissioned Anderton Concrete, market leader in the supply of cable protection products to the UK’s rail industry, to supply over 6000 metres of precast concrete troughing across the UK. The signals are being...

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Premier Modular delivers £1.7m ward building at North Middlesex hospital

8th April 2021

Premier Modular delivers £1.7m ward building at North Middlesex hospital after just 6 weeks on site – a 'remarkable effort' Premier Modular, one of the UK's leading offsite construction specialists, has delivered a new, purpose-designed £1.7m...

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Sadiq Khan sets out raft of housing pledges in election manifesto

8th April 2021

London mayor eyes City Hall development arm to deliver affordable homes and 'first refusal' on TfL sites suitable for housing Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has floated an array of housing pledges in his bid to secure a second term at...

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A modular route to levelling up

8th April 2021

The government faces an ever-growing list of issues that it needs to tackle. Covid's immediate legacy is rising unemployment, with almost two million now out of work. That's only going to increase as support schemes such as furlough are...

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Premier Modular delivers £1.7m ward building at North Middlesex hospital after just 6 weeks on site – a ‘remarkable effort’

8th April 2021

Premier Modular, one of the UK's leading offsite construction specialists, has delivered a new, purpose-designed £1.7m ward building at North Middlesex University Hospital, reducing the programme to just six weeks...

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Timber frame construction the Norbord way

7th April 2021

Timber frame construction brings many benefits to the housebuilding industry, including quicker build times, quieter assembly, fewer deliveries to site, cost savings and a reduction...

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Sigmat recruits former B&K boss

7th April 2021

Sigmat, a Leeds manufacturer of light gauge steel frames for the construction industry, has recruited two more directors to its leadership team. Nick Milestone, former managing director of B&K Structures, has joined Sigmat as...

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Sustainability & Innovation Experts Nick Milestone and Tim Doubell Join UK LGSF Market Leaders Sigmat

7th April 2021

Leeds based offsite specialists Sigmat have announced the appointment of two new directors to further strengthen their innovative leadership team. Internationally renowned offsite innovator and sustainability veteran Nick...

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Modular healthcare centre to be installed at Musgrove Park Hospital

7th April 2021

ModuleCo is just weeks from installing the new Ophthalmic Operating Theatre Suite for the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at their Musgrove Park Hospital site The new modular healthcare facility will be one part of a standalone...

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OneNinety Manufacturing successfully completes first manufactured offsite modules for North-East scheme

2nd April 2021

OneNinety Manufacturing has pulled together the best talent from manufacturing and offsite construction to launch its first factory in Stockton-on-Tees. Using an innovative manufacturing assembly line process, the company has now completed...

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Discovery Homes Looks to Offsite

2nd April 2021

A housing association has teamed up with a family-run housing developer to create new, highly energy-efficient homes in Dundee, all of which will be constructed offsite. Caledonia Housing Association and Discovery Homes are submitting a...

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Stars align for modular steel

2nd April 2021

While 2020 was labelled 'the worst year ever' by many, sentiments in the modular steel sector are rather different. "The pandemic has perversely been quite good for us," says Ryan Simmonds, Sigmat's pre-contracts director,...

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Modular start-up plans 1,000-home Romford scheme

1st April 2021

Impact Capital submits plans for Rom Valley Gardens regeneration project. Start-up modular housebuilder and developer Impact Capital has submitted new plans for a 1,010-home regeneration scheme in Romford. The £400m...

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How private finance helps public sector reap the benefits of offsite construction

1st April 2021

Jane Tabiner, managing director of Solutions Asset Finance (SAF), explores how the next 12 months will be a pivotal time for modular building providers as the demand for MMC...

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NBS & BBA Announce Strategic Partnership

31st March 2021

NBS the leading specification platform for the construction industry, has announced its partnership with the BBA in its latest move to provide best practice advice to NBS users. The collaboration marks the joining of two recognised industry...

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Modular housing scheme in Barking complete

31st March 2021

Rollalong has completed its latest residential development, delivering 13 new modular council-owned homes in Barking, East London. The modular homes were manufactured at...

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Offsite Key to South London Hospital

29th March 2021

SES Engineering Services (SES), is set to save 8,000 labour hours by using offsite to deliver £23million of works at the Springfield Hospital redevelopment in Tooting, South London. Working alongside main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, SES...

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Nulok System Chosen by Tophat

28th March 2021

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is a wide term, embracing a range of offsite manufacturing and on-site techniques that provide alternatives to traditional housebuilding. The Nulok System is ideal for modular homes as it's...

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Center Parcs wins 2020 Wood Awards Ireland for innovative use of different woods

27th March 2021

Awards celebrate timber in design and aim to acknowledge excellence in wood usage and innovation. Center Parcs Ireland has been declared overall winner in Wood Awards Ireland 2020 for its innovative use of a wide variety of woods...

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NHBC Report Building on Experience

27th March 2021

The NHBC Foundation recently launched an in-depth report on how the role of modern methods of construction (MMC) has evolved within the housebuilding industry. Prefabricated homes have been long-heralded as the future of housebuilding: but if...

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SES Engineering Services targets Midlands and South West business with Senior Appointment to Work Winning Team

26th March 2021

National engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has further strengthened its work winning team with the appointment of Dave...

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Students Invited to Define Future Living

26th March 2021

Built environment students from Universities across the UK are being invited to design a home and neighbourhood of the future. Riverside Sunderland redefining the city: transforming a spectacular site into a unique, carbon...

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Steri-Pod Supports Healthcare Sector

26th March 2021

A  group of specialist companies have combined their expertise in security, container fit-out and hygiene to create a new, rapidly deployable laboratory and test facility solution for the healthcare sector. Newcastle upon Tyne-based...

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Defence Training Estate Reduces Carbon

25th March 2021

Investment in new carbon efficient accommodation marks start of nationwide improvements on the Defence Training Estate. Soldiers using Salisbury Plain and Nesscliff Training Areas are the first to benefit from new carbon efficient...

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Plans in for Manchester 56-storey twin towers resi scheme

24th March 2021

Plans have been submitted to build twin 56-storey skyscrapers in the emerging Great Jackson Street cluster of Manchester. The flat-top residential towers designed by architect Hodders and Partners will provide over 1,000 build to...

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SO Modular Attains BOPAS Accreditation

24th March 2021

Timber frame construction specialist SO Modular has announced its attainment of BOPAS certification. The accreditation recognised by principal mortgage lenders as providing the necessary assurance to address the perceived risks associated with...

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The Solar Ready Roofing System

24th March 2021

As the demand for modular construction continues to gain pace, there has never been a better time to look at modern methods of roofing installation. This lightweight, solar ready roofing...

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TopHat to launch new apartment product range at flagship site in Kent

24th March 2021

Tech-enabled housebuilder TopHat has submitted a planning application to deliver the company's first factory-built apartments at its flagship Kitchener Barracks site in Chatham, Kent.  The planning application, submitted to...

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On The Level & Fibo Complete the Ultimate Waterproof Test

24th March 2021

Specialist wet room floor manufacturer, On The Level, and leading manufacturer of waterproof wall panels, Fibo, have proven just how waterproof their products are, by creating a mini wet room environment, which was...

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Best Practice for Buildoffsite Property

23rd March 2021

The Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS) gives assurance to the lending community that innovatively constructed properties will stand the test of time. BOPAS focuses on ensuring that accredited organisations have robust systems and...

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Precast Delivers Unique Experience

23rd March 2021

The £80million Mount Oswald development is a key part of Durham University’s strategic growth strategy, providing over 1,000 student accommodation bedrooms as well as academic and social spaces for two colleges. As one of...

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New Construction Regulator Established

23rd March 2021

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick (pictured) announced on 19 January, that a new national construction products regulator has been set up to ensure homes are built from 'safe' materials. The regulator for construction products will have...

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British Woodworking Federation pulls away from membership of the Confederation of Timber Industries

23rd March 2021

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has today announced that it will start the process to withdraw its membership of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI). ...

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Educational Construction

22nd March 2021

Lymington Fields School campus complements an adjacent housing scheme and forms part of a regeneration plan that is designed to accommodate 45 nursery pupils, 630 primary school pupils and 900 secondary school pupils. variety...

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Building Towards a Zero-carbon Future

22nd March 2021

Simon Horn, Stewart Milne Timber Systems Technical Development Manager, discusses the benefits of timber frame to the construction industry as a versatile, green building material and how they can reduce the greenhouse effect. Timber...

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Prefabricated Marley P&D Soil Stacks Speed Canal-Side Build in Birmingham

22nd March 2021

A development by the Fazeley Canal in the heart of Birmingham has seen leading building services specialist, Lorne Stewart Engineering, making highly efficient use of Marley Plumbing...

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New Residents Welcomed to ZED PODS

22nd March 2021

The multi-award winning Hope Rise development in Bristol has been welcoming its new residents as the new year begins. Bristol City Council, in partnership with ZED PODS, YMCA and the Bristol Housing Festival, has provided these much needed...

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Sapphire’s New Approach to Balcony Design

19th March 2021

Sapphire Balconies are a leading manufacturer of balcony systems for residential applications and believe that modern methods of construction (MMC) and offsite manufacture are the future of construction. Not only does MMC...

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£1.1bn procurement solution to unlock offsite housing

19th March 2021

Constructing Modern Methods (CMM) and the South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) has launched a new £1.1bn procurement solution to unlock offsite, low carbon housing Tackling the housing crisis is a priority for all local...

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