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.



Laing O’Rourke to redevelop Whiteleys centre with 4,000 offsite parts

10th November 2020

Laing O'Rourke will manufacture a total of 4,000 items offsite for use in the redevelopment of the Whiteleys centre in London. The redevelopment of the building, designed by Foster + Partners, will transform the former Bayswater...

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NHBC welcomes BoKlok to its new MMC acceptance scheme

9th November 2020

NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has announced that BoKlok has been officially welcomed to NHBC Accepts. NHBC Accepts is an all-inclusive, end-to-end service...

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Offsite Solutions Awarded Its Largest Bathroom Pod Project This Year – A £3.7m Contract For A Build-To-Rent Scheme In Leeds

6th November 2020

Offsite Solutions has been awarded its largest bathroom pod contract this year – a £3.7m project to manufacture nearly 1,000 pods for a £105m build-to-rent residential scheme in Leeds now under construction by Galliford Try. ...

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A fifth of all new affordable homes must be MMC, says Jenrick

6th November 2020

Housing secretary makes pledge and tells Tory conference any further cash in the spending review will be focused on MMC At least a fifth of homes planned through the government's £12bn affordable homes programme will be built using...

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Why lenders shouldn’t overlook Modern Methods of Construction projects

6th November 2020

John Carter, commercial director for commercial real estate at Aldermore bank, explores the importance of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in an evolving industry Modern Methods of Construction are increasingly being used in the...

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Leeds looks to modern methods to speed £500m hospital revamp

5th November 2020

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is hoping to complete a £500m redevelopment of Leeds General Infirmary by 2025 by stacking pre-constructed modules. The site for the project is a constrained city centre site and the NHS trust...

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Beard strikes deal with modular eco builder

3rd November 2020

Beard has formed a partnership with modular low-carbon buildings specialist Green Unit Limited to boost production of its eco pods. Beard has been looking to expand in the modern methods of construction (MMC)...

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First modular homes assembled for London homelessness scheme

3rd November 2020

The initial modular homes have been assembled on a test site in Tower Hamlets to deliver accommodation for homeless Londoners The prototype units belong to the Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise (PLACE), a not-for-profit...

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Modular firm to deliver £33m COVID-19 facility

2nd November 2020

Modular construction firm Darwin Group has been chosen to deliver a new £33m COVID-19 hospital building in Cardiff to ensure capacity for patients in the event of a second spike in serious coronavirus cases. The temporary building at...

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ICW – embracing innovation in construction

1st November 2020

ICW Group works in partnership with property developers and construction clients across the UK, providing structural warranties and approved building control inspection services to the construction industry – ensuring...

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New £250m framework launches for offsite suppliers

1st November 2020

A new £250m framework has been launched for offsite suppliers to deliver schools, hospitals and community buildings Offsite manufacturers looking to boost the profile of Modern Methods Construction (MMC) in the public sector are...

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Ilke to build modular homes on site of UK’s first oil refinery

30th October 2020

Ilke Homes is to manufacture six affordable modular homes as part of a wider 4,000-home development on the site of the UK's first-ever oil refinery. Ilke will build the homes for Abode Waterstone and they will be managed by Welsh...

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Impact Modular wins place on £2bn housing contract

29th October 2020

The modular construction arm of Robert Whitton and Nick Shattock’s new development venture Impact Property Group has been awarded a £303m contract to deliver homes for housing associations and local authorities. The contract from the...

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HA consortium to kick start offsite homes procurement

28th October 2020

Building Better group of associations will launch modular framework procurement this month. A consortium of housing associations will this month kick start a hunt for modular housing manufacturers to join a framework designed to oversee...

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Sidey’s ‘Flush’ Solution for Housing Development

27th October 2020

With more than 85 years' experience, Sidey is in the top 10 of the UK's biggest fenestration companies. With all round expertise in commercial, new build, trade and domestic windows, doors, glazing and offsite construction, Sidey works with...

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Taking a Safety-First Approach to Product Development

27th October 2020

Recognised for investing in industry leading research and a collaborative culture - EOS are supporting prominent rainscreen and facade manufacturer, BTS Facades and Fabrications to bring an innovative and high-performance complete walling...

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Introducing SMARTPLY MAX FR B

27th October 2020

MEDITE SMARTPLY has now launched SMARTPLY MAX FR B, the brand new Euroclass B OSB3, a market innovation bringing increased...

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Next generation roofing underlay offers superior air permeability and strong wind uplift resistance

26th October 2020

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Viking Air, an independently certified air and vapour permeable (LR) roofing underlay for cold and warm pitched roofs.   By delivering class-leading air and...

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OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION FIRM SECURES £11M BARCLAYS FUNDING

22nd October 2020

An East Yorkshire offsite construction specialist has secured an £11m funding package from Barclays to support growth plans. Premier Modular was established in 1956 and is headquartered at Brandesburton. The business offers...

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Modular builder Skender Manufacturing closes, citing coronavirus challenges

22nd October 2020

Dive Brief: Chicago-based Skender Manufacturing, the modular-focused spinoff of general contractor Skender Construction, has announced it is closing its doors due to economic difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

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20 years in offsite construction and counting

21st October 2020

Fusion Building Systems, a well-established light steel frame superstructure manufacturer, celebrates two decades in the offsite construction sector this year. Head of business development Robert Clark discusses the changes the industry has seen...

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We are reaching a tipping point for off-site work

21st October 2020

We have been complaining about the slow progress for years and, while there have been many valuable investments in developing capacity, we have not been able to achieve the scale required to really move the productivity needle. Not...

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Offsite construction: From cottage industry to critical constituent

20th October 2020

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...

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The Forge: Quantifying the value of P-DfMA and digital delivery

19th October 2020

The Centre for Digital Built Britain, as part of the Construction Innovation Hub, is supporting a ground-breaking commercial development. Thayla Zomer, a research student embedded in the project team, reports on her work assessing the benefits to...

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ELIMINATING INEFFICIENCY

19th October 2020

Ron Lang, Impact Director for Value at the Construction Innovation Hub, illustrates why value-based decision-making will accelerate the shift towards adopting an offsite methodology. Whether you work in offsite or the more...

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OFFSITE FUTURE: DATA & DIGITALISATION

14th October 2020

Graham Cleland, Managing Director of Berkeley Modular, sees digitalisation as an enabler to scale and a way to leverage productivity. With the landscape of the UK’s offsite sector becoming increasingly populated over the last few years, what...

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Nottinghamshire County Council selects ilke Homes to regenerate brownfield site

14th October 2020

ilke Homes is set to deliver up to 140 homes in Nottinghamshire after being selected by Nottinghamshire County Council to regenerate a brownfield site in Arnold. The deal, which followed a competitive tender process, will see the...

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NHBC ACCEPTS: DRIVING OFFSITE HOUSING EXCELLENCE

13th October 2020

NHBC provide warranty and insurance for around 75-80% of the new homes built in the UK each year. With the recent launch of NHBC Accepts, they now bring decades of expertise and knowledge to the offsite world. We spoke to Richard Lankshear,...

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Winners on £2bn modular housing framework revealed

12th October 2020

Central Housing Investment Consortium deal could run up to 15 years Three modular specialists have won places on a new £2bn housing framework The Central Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) said the deal will run...

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Trio win £2bn CHIC offsite housing framework

9th October 2020

Midlands and southern housing procurement group, Central Housing Investment Consortium, has picked three firms for its modular housing framework. The procurement consortium of more than 60 housing associations and local authorities is...

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Warranty firms agree to develop standard MMC test

8th October 2020

Government welcomes plan to draw up common standard to promote offsite homes Some of the UK’s biggest new home warranty providers have agreed to develop a set of standards by which homes built using modern construction methods...

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UK must embrace offsite to hit 2050 net-zero targets

7th October 2020

David Clark, manufacturing director of The McAvoy Group explores how offsite construction can help the industry hit net-zero targets Last month the Prime Minister announced an expansive £350m package to cut UK emissions in heavy...

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Caledonian wins £27m London modular housing duo

6th October 2020

London’s Lewisham council has selected Caledonian Modular to deliver two volumetric housing schemes. The £27m deal will see 65 affordable homes for people in local housing need, as well as a range of non-residential...

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London council signs ‘biggest ever’ modular council homes deal

5th October 2020

Greenwich signs up Liverpool off-site supplier Ideal Modular for £300m 750-home council housing programme Greenwich council has appointed a consortium of firms to a £300m modular housing contract which the businesses claim is the...

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First modular homes unveiled for pan-London homelessness scheme

2nd October 2020

The first batch of modular homes designed as accommodation for homeless Londoners has been assembled on a test site in Tower Hamlets. The prototype units belong to PLACE (the Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise), a...

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London to see hundreds of modular houses built for homeless families

2nd October 2020

The specially designed houses can be built and furnished on site within a single week, London Councils claims. Hundreds of modular homes that can be built and furnished in a single week are being planned for London to help alleviate...

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M&E specialist Lorne Stewart battles to stem losses

2nd October 2020

Independent building services specialist Lorne Stewart is still battling to stem losses. Accounts for last year reveal the Harrow-based building services contractor delivered a £690,000 pre-tax loss, improved from losses of...

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What should social landlords consider when embarking on an MMC project?

1st October 2020

The acceptance of modular homes as part of the UK housing market is growing fast. Neil Toner and Mark Davis discuss what you should consider when embarking on an MMC project Modular housing is an important and emerging part of the...

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Firms on notice for £400m modular housing framework

1st October 2020

Scheme being run by Procure Plus The race is on for modular specialists to win a place on a new £400m housing framework. Procure Plus has unveiled its new deal, which will run for an initial period of four years. ...

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Singapore is getting the world’s tallest modular buildings

30th September 2020

Work is underway on a twin-tower development in Singapore that will claim to be the tallest modular buildings in the world when complete in 2023. The 56-storey Avenue South Residences, designed by Singapore’s ADDP Architects and...

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SES Engineering Services secures latest student accommodation scheme

29th September 2020

SES Engineering Services’ (SES) has announced its latest contract win in the student accommodation sector. Working on behalf of main contractor, Kier, SES has been appointed to the design and build of 491 student bedrooms for...

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Introducing the class leading roofing underlay with strong wind uplift resistance and high air permeability

28th September 2020

UK producer, Glidevale Protect is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for high-performance construction membranes across the full building envelope. With the launch of  Viking Air, it now offers the most vapour and air permeable roofing underlay...

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Modern Methods of Construction in social housing

28th September 2020

Sonia Travis, head of commercial sales at Epwin Window Systems discusses recent research into the growth of Modern Methods of Construction in social housing, and how the business is adapting to the growth of offsite construction. The...

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Modular technology pivotal in school rebuilding programme

28th September 2020

The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) has publicly supported the government’s transformative 10-year school rebuilding programme backed by over £1bn in funding. Representing the first major school rebuilding...

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Richard Lankshear on NHBC Accepts

25th September 2020

We’ve been helping to improve build quality through NHBC Standards since 1936. We provide warranty and insurance for around 75/80% of the new homes built in the UK each year with around a million on site inspections carried out each year....

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ilke Homes to deliver 25 offsite homes to Wellesbourne

25th September 2020

Modular housing specialist ilke Homes is set to deliver 25 offsite homes to Wellesbourne in Warwickshire for Orbit Homes The offsite homes will be manufactured at ilke Homes’ 250,000 sq ft factory in Knaresborough, North...

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Tuner & Townsend to deliver 15 modular schools in Hamburg

25th September 2020

Turner & Townsend has been appointed to support the construction of 15 modular school buildings, as part of a major education expansion programme in Hamburg. SBH Schulbau Hamburg appointed Turner & Townsend to provide...

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£20m Leicestershire firm bought by international group

25th September 2020

Building materials firm Etex Group has bought Leicestershire-based manufacturer and supplier of firestopping products, FSi. The move strengthens Etex's ability to provide comprehensive lightweight construction solutions for clients...

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First Fix in Under 11 Minutes

24th September 2020

Timber frame and SIPs panel manufacturers can speed up the installation of windows and doors by using the Sidey Kitfix® system. Pressure is on for builders and developers to get on and off-site faster. This means looking at ways to reduce the...

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L&G Modular’s first scheme ‘substantially complete’

24th September 2020

Boss of insurance giant's modular business says firm now ready to deliver 'at scale' Work to build the first major scheme from insurance giant Legal & General's modular housing business is "substantially complete",...

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University appointment for engineering specialist

24th September 2020

Engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has been appointed to the design and build of 491 student bedrooms for Manchester Metropolitan University on the latest phase of works at its multimillion-pound Birley Fields campus,...

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TDSG joins STELLAR to maximise MMC for social housing

23rd September 2020

The Technical Design Services Group (TDSG) has joined STELLAR which will support SMEs and social housing providers to embrace Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Created and lead by Totally Modular, the STELLAR consortium aims to...

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Modular homes builder awarded £1.5m contract

23rd September 2020

East Yorkshire-based offsite construction specialist, Premier Modular, has been secured a £1.5m contract to provide modular housing for homeless families. The new homes are developed by Be First, the regeneration arm of Barking and...

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Council starts search for offsite contractor for Norfolk schools work

22nd September 2020

Offsite contractors have been put on notice for an education deal across Norfolk. The county council is looking for a single contractor for four schemes at Norwich, Caister-on-Sea, Downham Market and Mundesley. The...

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Modular can deliver 75,000 homes a year with Whitehall’s backing, says report

22nd September 2020

Ministers should create specific funding and targets for modular homes as part of the government's drive to build 75,000 this decade, a report has urged The study, co-authored by HTA Design partner Mike De'Ath, recommends that the...

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London mayor launches revised MMC design app

21st September 2020

Sadiq Khan supports creation of app from Bryden Wood which allows quick feasibility testing of offsite schemes Off-site construction consultancy Bryden Wood has re-launched an app created alongside the mayor of London aimed at enabling...

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Call for 75,000 homes-a-year modular build programme

21st September 2020

Report calls for government to boost affordable homes programme and give Homes England new role The government should embark on a programme to build 75,000 modular homes a year according to a report co-authored by the government's...

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Mayor of London and Bryden Wood launch new version of ground-breaking housing design app to help London get building after Covid-19

21st September 2020

Supported by the Mayor of London, tech-led design practice Bryden Wood and leading residential consultancy Cast, have released a significant new version of the cutting-edge PRiSM app, which harnesses the latest digital technology and data to...

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Planning System Under Pressure Warns RTPI

18th September 2020

In an open letter to the construction industry, Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), says dismantling the planning system will lead to failure of the ‘build, build, build’ agenda. The RTPI has...

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Construction begins on Kent’s zero-carbon neighbourhood

18th September 2020

The new development of six zero carbon, family homes for rent, will transform vacant land in Oak Road, Sittingbourne into one of the most energy-efficient housing schemes in the country. The all-electric modular homes in Sittingbourne...

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McAvoy Delivers Raft of Education Projects

17th September 2020

The McAvoy Group has completed a £3.3 million building for Surrey County Council at Sunbury Manor School in Sunbury-on-Thames. Designed in collaboration with TODD Architects, the new teaching and dining block will allow the school to expand...

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Print Your Own Home

16th September 2020

Belgium has seen Kamp C – the Westerlo-based provincial Centre for Sustainability and Innovation in Construction – print a house using the largest 3D concrete printer in Europe. The 90sq.m dwelling was printed in one piece with a fixed...

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Network Rail Unlock Brownfield Site for Offsite

15th September 2020

Forty sustainable modular homes are set to be created in Nottinghamshire after Network Rail and modular home developer ilke Homes announced a significant investment in a brownfield site next to Beeston station.  The deal, which has...

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RWO Win ‘Lego' Inspired Project

14th September 2020

Engineers RWO Associates is delivering an undisclosed contract to support the construction of the next phase of a multi-million pound digital and creative hub in Middlesbrough, which has been inspired by a popular children’s toy. ...

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Premier Modular Appoints New MD

11th September 2020

Premier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has appointed David Harris as Managing Director. The appointment follows the retirement of Eugenio de Sa after more than 20 years in the business but remains as Executive...

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CLC Provides Road to Recovery

10th September 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes across the UK and we enter a new phase of working, the construction industry has begun to pick up the pieces and has been tasked by Government to Build Build Build. The Construction Products...

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Kickstarting Housing Change

9th September 2020

Brought to you by Volumetric Homes Group, the Modular Matters Conference & Exhibition demonstrates the application of volumetric modular technology across a range of housing projects including student accommodation, private residential...

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Transformational project to deliver key learnings for housebuilding sector

8th September 2020

Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), the three-year project funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF), and set up by a consortium of private, public and...

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Can you lead the charge for change in the world of construction?

7th September 2020

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is today calling on students with a passion for innovation and disruption to help lead the charge for change in the construction sector. CSIC is looking to galvanise...

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Integra Buildings backs non-league football team after completing new clubhouse

4th September 2020

Modular construction business Integra Buildings has signed up to sponsor Bridlington Town AFC, just weeks after completing a new clubhouse for the non-league football team. East Yorkshire-based Integra, an award-winning designer and...

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Laing O’Rourke wants projects 90% factory-built by 2025

3rd September 2020

Laing O’Rourke is aiming to deliver 90% of construction work on projects inside its factories by 2025. Currently, the group’s goal is to manufacture 70% of a project’s components offsite, part of its ‘70:60:30’ strategy,...

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LSFA Strengthens Steering Group

3rd September 2020

On the back of appointing Mike Fairey as its new Chair, the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), has also welcomed Melanie Davies, Market Manager for supply chain member Etex Building Performance to the Steering Group. With...

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Construction starts on £8m healthcare facility in Northumberland

2nd September 2020

Construction of an £8m healthcare sterilisation facility is underway in Northumberland. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s centralised sterilisation service department (CSSD) is being built next to its emergency...

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Wates merges divisions in major restructure

1st September 2020

Wates has announced a major restructure as part of an effort to target more residential and public sector work as it looks to recover from the coronavirus crisis. The changes will see Wates Residential will become a standalone...

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Countryside to spend £20m on new modular factory

31st August 2020

Commitment comes as firm announces plan to invest £150m on growth after surprise fundraise Housebuilder Countryside is to invest £20m in a 3,500-home a-year modular housing factory after yesterday raising £250m on the stock...

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Prefabrication can drive UK construction’s recovery

31st August 2020

As the construction industry starts to get the country back building again, contractors are now considering the economic and safety challenges that lie ahead in the sector’s recovery. David Ayers, piping category manager from Geberit looks...

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Premier Modular awarded £7.5m contract

28th August 2020

Offsite construction specialist Premier Modular has won a £7.5m contract for a development of apartments that will provide facilities for homeless people and their families. The East Yorkshire company has been awarded contract for the...

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Wates in offsite push after covid hospital success

28th August 2020

Wates is to consolidate its offsite construction expertise into a single business unit after its success working on a covid hospital in London, as it announced plans to restructure the business. After building a new intensive care unit...

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Research secures funding to accelerate MMC

27th August 2020

Totally Modular and University of Wolverhampton academics have secured funding to accelerate research into Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and discover solutions to the UK housing crisis STELLAR, the consortium of...

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£4m investment to transform Icknield Port Loop

27th August 2020

Work to breathe new life into brownfield land at Icknield Port Loop, close to the heart of Birmingham is being accelerated following a £4m investment by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The funding paves the way for...

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DfE readies firms for ‘new deal’ schools building push

26th August 2020

The Department for Education is calling up contractors for a major market engagement event ahead of renewing its huge school building framework. Chiefs at DfE are gearing up for a major school building push promised by Boris...

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Premier Modular appoints new managing director

26th August 2020

Premier Modular has appointed David Harris as managing director, this follows the retirement of Eugenio de Sa after more than 20 years in the business David Harris has been a director of Premier since 2011 when he joined to lead...

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Reducing Construction Programmes with Offsite Reinforcing Steel Solutions

25th August 2020

The fastest offsite rebar solution – FasterFix Modular Rebar – is a fully offsite prefabricated solution that enables faster, cost effective and efficient on-site construction. This product is one of the selections of offsite solutions...

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A Modular Way of Packing

25th August 2020

When modules are ready to be shipped out to their destination, it is already too late to ask how we will protect them during transportation and storage. Those points should be pre-planned as a part of your project cycle, as depending on the...

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Newry firm Connex Offsite secures £3m London contract for off-site bathrooms

25th August 2020

A Newry bathroom manufacturer has won a £3m contract with a London developer. Connex Offsite, which specialises in high-end modular bathroom pods, said it will supply luxury modular bathroom pods to London property developer Mount...

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Autotec solutions for offsite production from BeA

24th August 2020

BeA are well established in Europe as the leading system supplier for fastening and connection technology. Our automated systems, staples, nails and special fasteners are used by renowned manufacturers in fully automated production. ...

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The evolution of volumetric modular technology

24th August 2020

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...

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Latvian modules shipped to Woolwich for Berkeley block

21st August 2020

Berkeley Homes has built a six-storey, 19-apartment block in London’s Woolwich from modular units shipped from Latvia. The 48 modules that make up the Officers’ House project in the Royal Arsenal Riverside development were...

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ISG opts for plastic floorless bathroom pods

20th August 2020

Bathroom pod manufacturer Offsite Solutions has picked up its first contract for its new floorless GRP pods, developed for the build-to-rent sector. Under a £1.6m contract for ISG, Offsite Solutions will manufacture more than 400 bathroom...

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Transitioning to Offsite Building Materials

19th August 2020

With the live events industry buckling under the strain of COVID-19,  a modular, factory-finished terrace product could help the sector bring reprofiling and renovation projects to a cost-effective conclusion, says David Glover, CEO, SPS...

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NHS seeks suppliers for £300m modular building framework

19th August 2020

The National Health Service is advertising for suppliers of modular and prefabricated buildings. The four-year framework, worth up to £300m, covers everything from the hire of temporary buildings to bespoke offsite construction. ...

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A Sector in Constant Motion

18th August 2020

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is a government sanctioned, not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to improving standards within the industry. Chief Executive Damian Walters spoke to us about...

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Alternative Heat boosts offsite capabilities

18th August 2020

Offsite MEP specialist Alternative Heat has completed phase one of a £5m expansion to its Offsite Fabrication Facilities. The move increases the firm’s offsite capacity to over 11,000sqm of state-of-the-art fabrication floorspace and...

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Later Living Housing Design: Learning from COVID-19

17th August 2020

Stuart Carr, Director with architects Inglis & Carr, sees several potential long-term changes to the way housing is designed and delivered as an outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent trip to Verona, prior to the...

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19 modular apartments delivered to Royal Arsenal Riverside site

17th August 2020

Forta PRO has delivered 19 modular apartments to Berkeley Homes’ Royal Arsenal Riverside site in London

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A Barrier to Reaching Net Zero Targets?

14th August 2020

Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association (STA) discusses how any reduction in the use of engineered timber systems may severely inhibit our ability to decarbonise the UK construction industry. The...

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Bromford’s first modular housing scheme gets go-ahead

14th August 2020

Bromford has collaborated with GSSArchitecture and Totally Modular to develop plans for Gloucestershire’s first offsite modular housing scheme The modular housing plans were drawn up by GSSArchitecture using Totally Modular’s...

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Designing a Signature Envelope

13th August 2020

PSP Architectural was commissioned to produce the COR-TEN bespoke modular sub-structure and architectural feature fins for the Anne McLaren Building on the South-Western corner of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.  The Anne...

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The LSFA Announces the Appointment of Inaugural Chair

13th August 2020

Since its introduction at the Focus on Framing conference in June 2019, the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) has grown in stature and numbers – now including some of the most prominent names operating in the sector.  As the...

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