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.



Cross-laminated-timber housing in east London offers "the future of low carbon construction"

1st November 2017

Work has been completed on a 10-storey carbon-neutral apartment complex in London's Dalston, which architecture firm Waugh Thistleton claims is the "world's largest cross-laminated timber building". Not only is Dalston Works...

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‘I understand what customers in this market need’

29th October 2017

Willmott Dixon and Scape’s pre-designed schools joint venture Sunesis has recruited a new operations head from a local authority. Fran Cox tells Will Mann why she believes offsite manufacturing is the future for the education sector. ...

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Swan Housing delivers modular homes

27th October 2017

Swan Housing Association has delivered its first modular homes to their Basildon development When complete, the modular homes will be almost identical to traditionally built homes. They will be greener, more sustainable (including...

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Ed Newman- Sanders - Atkins/Arup to design Crossrail Custom House station

27th October 2017

The Custom House station in East London will be unique and the design and build will bring some individual challenges. The project must be completed without causing major disruption to the existing Docklands Light Railway’s (DLR), Custom House...

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World’s largest CLT building completed

23rd October 2017

Dalston Works, the world’s largest cross-laminated timber (CLT) building has been completed. Designed by engineering consultancy Ramboll and Waugh Thistleton Architects on behalf of developer Regal London, the mixed-use development showcases...

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O’Rourke firms fined £3.8m after concrete factory death

20th October 2017

Two Laing O’Rourke companies have been fined a total of £3.8m after a worker was crushed to death at its concrete products factory in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Nottingham Crown Court heard that on 8 July 2014 Richard Reddish, who was...

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New Categories announced for the 2018 Offsite Construction Awards - you've got to be in it to win it!

19th October 2017

The Offsite Construction Awards are back in 2018 and are even bigger than before, with over 20 categories to choose from, why not enter your project, your technology or your people and get the recognition that is deserved! For Sponsors,...

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Optimum Selection for Efficient Modular Design

18th October 2017

Volumetric modular construction has gained considerable momentum over the past 3-5 years in the UK due to its positive impact on cost, programme, quality and safety. Darren Richards, Managing Director of leading offsite construction consultancy,...

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Government should fund housing factories, says thinktank

16th October 2017

The government should invest in housing factories as part of a string of interventions to solve the housing crisis, a thinktank has urged. In a report entitled Disrupting the housing market, Localis called on the government to make it...

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Eurocells solution for offsite construction

11th October 2017

Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products, is promising to deliver a whole host of benefits to the timber frame and offsite construction sectors with the launch of its...

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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger – It’s SMARTPLY OSB4

11th October 2017

Innovative timber panel manufacturer, MEDITE SMARTPLY, can now produce its SMARTPLY OSB3 and high strength OSB4 panels in its largest ever format. Manufactured up to 7.5m x 2.5m, the panels are ideal for use in offsite construction, a...

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Quality and Cost Certainty with Engineered Offsite Solutions

5th October 2017

We are in the midst of uncertain times with construction experts citing increased costs for businesses over the coming years. Contractors have long been anticipating an impending rise in material costs following several years of relatively flat...

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Offsite construction solves residents’ biggest bugbear — time taken on building jobs

4th October 2017

The building industry is looking for ways to reduce disruptions to communities after almost a quarter of UK residents admitted being irritated by how long construction projects take to complete. Building sections of...

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Going Round the Bend in King’s Cross

3rd October 2017

Gavin Dunstan, SES Engineering Services’ BIM operations manager, explores the unique ‘circular’ design and offsite challenges of the Gasholders London project in King’s Cross, London. The production of building services installation...

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Stephen Wells - Ministry of Justice - Mace to Prison Estates Transformation Programme

2nd October 2017

In November 2015 the government committed £1.3bn to building nine new prisons and closing existing Victorian jails and sell the sites for housing. Details of the locations of four of the nine new prisons were released by the Ministry of Justice...

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SES Engineering Services wins £3.9m M&E contract on University of Strathclyde’s Sports, Health and Wellbeing Centre

29th September 2017

Leading national engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has secured a £3.9m mechanical and engineering (M&E) contract for University of Strathclyde’s Sports, Health and Wellbeing Centre. In its first collaboration with...

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Beattie Passive opens first on-site “flying factory” at Graven Hill self-build development

27th September 2017

A Norfolk construction company has opened an on-site factory at a development in Oxfordshire – which it hopes will be the first of many around the country. Beattie Passive is a primary construction partner at Graven Hill near...

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Duo win £95m ESFA modular school blocks framework

27th September 2017

The Education and Skills Funding Agency has picked offsite specialists Caledonian and a Styles & Wood/Extraspace Solutions joint venture to deliver modular school blocks and extensions. The teams will deliver 16 pilot primary...

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A very successful day at Explore Offsite Healthcare

26th September 2017

Explore Offsite in the Healthcare Sector was declared a huge success. The one-day conference created a platform to network with industry experts and discuss the latest offsite construction solutions that will help to deliver the building...

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A great hotel plan comes together

26th September 2017

Modular construction has proved a winning formula for building projects in UK. When China's CIMC Modular Building Systems completed the construction of the 220-room Holiday Inn Express in Manchester in only 39 weeks, it made history as the...

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McAvoy awarded £8.2m contract to design and build new Romford Free School Academy offsite

25th September 2017

The McAvoy Group has been awarded an £8.2m contract for the design and offsite construction of a new 630-place primary school for Concordia Academy in Romford. The start on site has been marked with a ground breaking ceremony and children...

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Khan should set up an OSM procurement programme

22nd September 2017

The Mayor of London is best placed to break down the barriers that prevent wider adoption of offsite manufacturing (OSM) for housing and should set up a London-specific OSM-led procurement framework, says a report. Designed, Sealed, Delivered:...

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Eurocell slots in timely solution for offsite construction

22nd September 2017

Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and roofline products, is promising to deliver a whole host of benefits to the timber frame and offsite construction sectors with the launch of...

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Orders soar at bathroom pods specialist

21st September 2017

Bathroom pod manufacturer Offsite Solutions is flushed with success after notching up a £30m record order intake in the first six months of the year. The surge in orders at the £20m turnover Somerset firm comes as the offsite modular market...

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Europe’s tallest modular tower completes

20th September 2017

Europe’s tallest modular tower, the 580-bed Apex House in Wembley, has opened its doors to students. The 29-storey tower was built in a factory in Bedford over 12 months by Tide Construction alongside Vision Modular Systems. The tower...

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Construction Innovation factory opens

19th September 2017

An Innovation Factory for construction where companies can test new products and techniques has launched this week. The new £2m factory in Lanarkshire is being launched by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre. Anyone within the...

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How London can become a template for an offsite housing strategy

18th September 2017

Jason Ruddle, managing director of Elecosoft, analyses the London Housing Strategy and the London Assembly’s report into housing in the capital. Things are moving fast in housing. Or, at least, in the policy development arena that...

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McMullen lands £18m cladding package at Shell Centre

15th September 2017

McMullen facades has landed an £18m cladding package from Canary Wharf Contractors for a new 30 storey residential tower at Southbank Place on the site of the old Shell Centre in London. McMullen will deliver an innovative offsite solution for...

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Modular room solutions for Birmingham University

15th September 2017

The precast concrete modular room system from FP McCann was chosen for a scheme to construct 659 student rooms for Birmingham University. This prominent £48 million regeneration project in Birmingham looks to build canal side...

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Bidding starts on UK’s biggest modular building framework

14th September 2017

Bidding will start shortly for places on the UK’s biggest modular building framework covering schools and other public buildings. The procurement is being run by a single East London council but is open to contracting authorities across...

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Steel boss to lead expansion plans at Wernick

13th September 2017

Wernick Buildings Ltd has restructured its senior management team and appointed Stuart Wilkie as managing director. Wilkie joins the modular and portable building specialist after a career spanning more than 25 years in the UK Steel...

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Dozens of bidders for Heathrow offsite hubs

12th September 2017

Bidders for the airport’s four logistics centres come from all regions of the UK. Heathrow Airport’s plans to create offsite manufacturing hubs for its £16bn expansion programme has attracted expressions of interest from 121 bidding...

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Continued growth sees site expansion and investment for AVDanzer

11th September 2017

AVDanzer has expanded its Manchester site at Windmill Lane, Denton to accommodate its rapidly growing site accommodation fleet and servicing facilities. Celebrating 30 years trading this year AVDanzer has leased a further...

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Innovative membranes deliver thermal efficiency and cost savings for offsite construction

11th September 2017

With the ongoing need to build more housing to meet Government targets alongside the increased requirement for energy efficient homes, modern methods of offsite construction (MMC) are being seen as key ways to address the housing shortage. ...

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Flame retardant OSB3 large format panels present new opportunities for the offsite sector

11th September 2017

Innovative timber panel manufacturer, MEDITE SMARTPLY, can now produce its SMARTPLY FR OSB3 panel in its largest ever format, up to 7.5m x 2.5m, ideal for use in offsite construction. This breakthrough technology for the timber...

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World’s tallest modular building set for Croydon

11th September 2017

546-unit residential scheme includes 44-storey and 38-storey towers. Plans for what would be the world’s tallest modular building have been submitted to Croydon council. The PRS scheme comprises 546 residential units in two towers, one...

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£800m modular framework launched for London and SE

8th September 2017

Contractors have been invited to bid for an £800m framework covering modular building systems in London, south east England and East Anglia. The deal, set up by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, is one of the UK’s biggest ever...

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London Assembly wants kitemark for offsite housing

7th September 2017

Planning committee wants new rules for a ‘Design for Manufacture and Assembly’ approach to London housing. The Mayor of London should set up a kitemark scheme for offsite manufactured housing, according to a report by the planning...

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Fusion moves from trial to live with Barratt

6th September 2017

Following its successful completion of an offsite trial project with Barratt Developments last year, Fusion Building Systems is now working on its first live site with the residential housebuilder. Work started on site for Fusion at...

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What are the benefits of modular construction?

5th September 2017

Modular construction is a process where a building is constructed off-site. Whilst the same materials are used to the same standards as conventionally built buildings, there are additional benefits to this type of construction. Johnathan Bulmer,...

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Willmott Dixon raids council for new offsite schools chief

5th September 2017

Pre-designed schools business Sunesis targets four-fold rise in turnover to £100m. Willmott Dixon has recruited a new operations director from a local authority to head up Sunesis, its pre-designed schools joint venture...

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London's High Point: Race to the top

4th September 2017

In creating the UK’s tallest build-for-rent development – Highpoint in London’s Elephant and Castle – flexibility, efficiency and speed were key concepts for contractor Mace and structural engineer AKT II. Highpoint is a...

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The green impact of modular construction

1st September 2017

Modular construction can create many benefits for the environment in addition to efficiency and cost savings as outlined here by Suhayl Laher of Tiles Direct. As time goes on and our planet feels the weight of human activity, the need for...

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Phil Wilbraham - Heathrow Airport expansion

31st August 2017

In October 2016, the government selected a new north-west runway at Heathrow as its preferred scheme for delivering new airport capacity in the south-east. According to Department for Transport a new runway will increase the number...

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Factory-built homes – are they the answer to London’s housing crisis?

31st August 2017

London needs 50,000 new homes a year to meet its growing needs. To reach this target, an innovative approach is vital. In the seventies, prefabricated housing contributed significantly to supply. The new model of factory manufactured homes...

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The Rise Of The Prefabricated Building

30th August 2017

Developers, general contractors and subcontractors swap stories that sound too good to be true about prefabricated construction: a student housing project that cut its delivery time by a third or a hospital that installed hundreds of bathrooms in...

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Could modular housing be the answer to our housing crisis?

29th August 2017

The demand for social housing in the UK continues to grow at a much faster rate than its current level of supply. Figures from Shelter suggest that there are more than 1.8 million households waiting for a social home and this situation is becoming...

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EMS Healthcare discusses the use of modular and mobile solutions

25th August 2017

Pressures on the NHS are greater than ever; ageing hospital estates are often proving no longer fit for purpose, levels of available community care are insufficient and capacity issues continue to rise. Here Keith Austin, CEO of EMS...

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Mayor of London provides £25m offsite housing boost

17th August 2017

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has invested £25m into an affordable housing scheme which will deliver hundreds of new homes through offsite construction methods. The funding will support delivery of 1,059 affordable one and...

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Offsite Manufacturing – Smart Construction

17th August 2017

For decades productivity has been considered one of the main issues within the construction industry – the sector has gained a reputation for projects being completed behind schedule and over budget. According to the Smart...

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Innovative membranes deliver thermal efficiency and cost savings for offsite construction

14th August 2017

With the ongoing need to build more housing to meet Government targets alongside the increased requirement for energy efficient homes, modern methods of offsite construction (MMC) are being seen as key ways to address the housing shortage. ...

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Ensuring new homes stand the test of time

10th August 2017

Under its headline banner of ‘raising standards, protecting homeowners’, the NHBC plays a pivotal role in the UK housing sector. Neil Smith, NHBC Head of Research and Innovation, outlines its role in supplying guidance and information on...

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Glasgow construction firm secures £100 million project pipeline in 2017

10th August 2017

Glasgow-based construction firm CCG (Scotland) Ltd can report a very busy 2017 so far with a large number of live projects across the country and a £100 million project pipeline leading into 2018. The Cambuslang-based business,...

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Taking offsite concrete to new heights

9th August 2017

The current pace of change in offsite technology and the emergence of new construction options is unprecedented. Creagh Concrete is in that mix, representing a combination of innovation with a solid track record in offsite manufacturing. Here...

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SIG Offsite helps Yorkshire schools reach new heights

9th August 2017

A new offsite construction offering from leading distributor of specialist building materials, SIG, has assisted in the creation of seven new schools throughout Yorkshire. Appointed by main contractor Laing O’Rourke, SIG Offsite...

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Modular stacks up

8th August 2017

Apex House in Wembley is set to be Europe’s tallest modular development rising to 28 storeys and taking just 12 months to complete. This symbolic development proves that offsite construction can deliver massive benefits at speed and at scale....

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Offsite milestone for landmark facility

6th August 2017

Working with Interserve and healthcare client Proton Partners International (PPI), Icarus LSF designed, manufactured and installed a full load-bearing light gauge steel solution for the construction of one of the UK’s first Proton Beam Therapy...

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George Clarke and Teesside University launch offsite courses

4th August 2017

Teesside University is launching a suite of ground-breaking new courses in partnership with architect and TV presenter George Clarke, through his Ministry of Building Innovation (MOBI) initiative. George Clarke and MOBI’s mission...

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Work begins on modular student flats

1st August 2017

Greystar development is being built by Tide Construction and Vision Modular Systems. Construction work has kicked off on building modular student accommodation at the Savoy cinema site in west London. Being developed by US build-to-rent...

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Fusion completes on luxury student accommodation in Birmingham

31st July 2017

Fusion Building Systems has completed its work on Birmingham’s new high end student accommodation 88 Bromsgrove House, on behalf of Shaylor Group. The offsite light gauge steel superstructure manufacturer has once again proved...

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Swedish group snaps up Swindon industrial fastening firm

28th July 2017

Swindon-based industrial fastening firm Young Black has been acquired by international specialist engineering group Indutrade in a move that will help to secure its future. Young Black, which employs around 30 people at its base...

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Innovation is not always good

27th July 2017

The UK nuclear industry was once the world leader in developing civil nuclear power generation technology. It was highly innovative – improving processes, efficiencies, performance and developing new technologies. It was so innovative that every...

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SES appointed to install over 500 prefabricated service cupboards on landmark Canary Wharf residential projects

26th July 2017

Leading national engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has won a multi-million pound contract to install 519 of its award-winning* prefabricated service cupboards on a dual residential scheme at the New District of Canary Wharf, at...

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Chapman Taylor behind the first volumetric modular hotel to be completed in Manchester

25th July 2017

Chapman Taylor’s new 220 bedroom Holiday Inn Express, built off-site from purpose built steel shipping containers, has been completed at Manchester’s Trafford City. It is the first hotel in the North West to be built using this particular...

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2017 Structural Timber Awards Finalists Announced!

24th July 2017

The Structural Timber Awards is a celebration of innovation, best practice and expertise in timber technology. Taking place on 10 October 2017 at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, the Awards will showcase innovative solutions and...

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McMullen lands 42-storey cladding deal

24th July 2017

McMullen Facades has been awarded a major cladding contract by Canary Wharf Contractors to deliver a bespoke façade system to its 42-storey residential development at 10 Park Drive. McMullen’s contract includes the design, manufacture...

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L&G shows off first modular housing prototype

21st July 2017

Legal & General (L&G) has unveiled its first turn-key modular housing prototype, a two-storey, two-bedroom home.  L&G said it expected to deliver its first homes in the first half of next year. Its factory in Selby, near...

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Caledonian completes offsite build at Farnborough Academy

21st July 2017

Caledonian has completed offsite design and build of the £9m Farnborough Academy in Nottinghamshire.  The 7,005m² new school, which houses more than 1,000 pupils, was manufactured offsite by Caledonian to meet a 42...

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MEDITE SMARTPLY brings new Waterford City landmark to life

20th July 2017

MEDITE SMARTPLY is playing a central role in the development of a dramatic contemporary roof feature above Waterford City’s historic apple market. The striking new canopy combines stainless steel, glass and a mirror-like underbelly which reflects...

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Metsec accommodates offsite solution for Bournemouth students

20th July 2017

With over 3,000 students, and more arriving each year, Arts University Bournemouth was in need of additional student accommodation. New halls of residence have been developed, using Metsec’s Metframe as an offsite framing solution. ...

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SES Engineering Services top of the class with £10m M&E new schools contracts near Edinburgh

19th July 2017

Leading national engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services, has secured two mechanical and engineering (M&E) contracts worth approximately £10m to deliver two new schools and community centres.  SES’ dedicated...

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Regeneration specialist Urban Splash make extra £1m

19th July 2017

Urban Splash, the regeneration specialists behind the transformation of New Islington, is marking another strong year after revenues rose by £1m. Its latest account for the year to September 30, 2016, reflects a strong period for the...

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Modern methods of construction provide perfect solution for historic renovation

18th July 2017

Work has started on the redevelopment and extension of Horsforth Mill in Leeds where Fusion Building Systems is designing and manufacturing a light gauge steel superstructure for 50 luxury apartments, contracted by Landstock Developments (Northern)...

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H+H and SIG Offsite collaboration helps meet housing demand

18th July 2017

In a unique collaboration, H+H UK Ltd and SIG Offsite have worked together to create the SIG I-House - an innovative housebuilding system incorporating Celcon Elements from H+H. The SIG I-House provides all the speed of offsite construction...

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Metsec accomodates offsite solution for Bournemouth students

14th July 2017

Arts University Bournemouth has more than 3,000 students and is growing each year. Identifying a need for additional student accommodation in the area, ASN Capital who act as both residential and commercial developers and landlords, had a plot...

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Join EOS Facades for their Inside Offsite Factory Tour – 21 September

14th July 2017

EOS Facades will open their doors to host their next Inside Offsite CPD Factory Tour on 21 September at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in County Durham. Now part of Etex Building Performance - a new division of the Etex...

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Fusion steps up recruitment drive to meet offsite demand

14th July 2017

Northampton-based Fusion Building Systems has recently appointed two new team members and advertised for a further seven, in response to new contracts being won by the business as the popularity of offsite construction methods increases. Mark...

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Sheffield Students Protected by Magply Fire board

13th July 2017

A phased student accommodation development is nearing completion in Sheffield with highly engineered, offsite construction making extensive use of Magply fire protection boards, specified by the timber frame specialist for their...

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Large panels ideal for offsite

13th July 2017

Modern methods of construction, such as offsite manufacturing, have been widely identified as key in the push to close the gap in affordable housing, as well as offering large building and hotel developers more efficient solutions. ...

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An innovative form of Steel-Concrete (SC) Structures for Nuclear Power plants

13th July 2017

New generation NPP manufacturers have been developing modular construction techniques that make greater use of pre-fabrication and factory assembly and reduce reliance on site activity. Most have adopted a technique that uses composite...

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HadleyFRAME™ – offsite residential and commercial construction solution

12th July 2017

HadleyFRAME™ provides a pre-panelised, standalone steel frame structure which is a lighter and easier to erect alternative to steel or concrete primary frames and offers distinct advantages over timber frame construction within the...

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BRE to Launch KODA House in UK

11th July 2017

BRE is teaming up with the embassy of Estonia to launch the KODA micro house in London this week. The house is a tiny prefabricated dwelling designed by Estonian-based design firm Kodasema to allow its residents to up sticks and...

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Modular construction to play key role in repairing England’s school buildings

10th July 2017

The National Audit Office found a large number of school buildings in England in need of substantial repairs. In February 2017, the National Audit Office – a body that scrutinises public spending for Parliament – found that a large number...

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CATS College uses Metframe to Complete Project Ahead of Tight Schedule

7th July 2017

Founded nearly 65 years ago, CATS College is an innovative independent education provider with four campuses across the UK and USA, and provides residential education to students studying GCSEs, A Levels and International Baccalaureates. With...

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Construction consortium wins Scottish Enterprise collaboration prize

5th July 2017

A new consortium of firms involved in offsite construction is celebrating after winning a share of the £60,000 Collaboration Prize, delivered by Co-operative Development Scotland on behalf of Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands...

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RSLs and modular: the silent housing revolution

4th July 2017

“There is a fascinating double shift happening in the UK housing market which is about to change the face of the sector immeasurably,” predicts Sarah Daly, Director of Strategic Sustainability & Partnerships at Sustainable Homes. ...

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SIG closes bathroom pod maker

30th June 2017

Specialist building products group SIG has closed an offsite manufacturer of bathroom pods and utility cupboards with bases in Derbyshire and Croydon as part of a restructure. SIG revealed the closure in a trading statement covering the period...

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Modular housing can introduce choice

29th June 2017

Modular housing doesn’t have to come at the expense of good architecture and could bring choice. As we recover from the shock of the general election, we can now focus on how the Government should act on housing; to stem the tide of rising...

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Heathrow looks to stimulate offsite construction

28th June 2017

Heathrow Airport is to use a £16 billion expansion to push the growth of offsite construction in the UK. In a first for a major infra-structure project, Heathrow invites communities across Britain to showcase why their areas should host one of four...

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Berkeley scouts out site for modular homes factory

27th June 2017

Berkeley Homes has been exploring a potential site to build its own modular homes factory, Building has learned. Two sources familiar with Berkeley’s plans told Building that if the factory goes ahead, it would most likely be used to build...

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Consolidation centres: why offsite is on trend

26th June 2017

The rise of ecommerce has led to a big increase in deliveries, with negative implications for traffic levels and the environment. Could consolidation centres be the answer? Everyone hates traffic. It’s noisy, smelly and a waste of time....

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What needs to happen for modular to really take off?

23rd June 2017

Interest in modular construction is on the up. Former Housing minister Gavin Barwell described it as “a huge opportunity to increase housing supply” and big names such as Berkeley Homes, Legal & General and Urban Splash have made...

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Rising to the challenge

22nd June 2017

McMullen Facades’ investment in manufacturing and offsite construction is taking design innovation to the next level. In a sector that has been traditionally dominated by European facade contractors, McMullen Facades’ growing portfolio of...

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How building prefab residential pods above car parks could help alleviate the housing crisis

21st June 2017

It’s no secret that the housing crisis blighting this small, overpopulated island of ours is caused primarily by scarcity of land. But what if you could put up houses without land? That isn’t to say homes would be constructed...

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Social housing must embrace modular

19th June 2017

Housing associations can make savings and get more control over supply by adopting modular. Whatever the result of the general election, one thing’s for sure – the need to build more houses will continue to be a hot topic for political...

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Green homes project set to form Scotland's tallest timber structure

19th June 2017

Work is under way to build dozens of new energy- efficient homes which will form Scotland’s tallest timber structure. Glasgow firm CCG is behind the project to build 42 “mid-market’ rented flats in Yoker for Sanctuary housing with views...

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Offsite Awards Recognise Outstanding Projects

15th June 2017

The team at B & K Structures are celebrating award-winning success, with their projects picking up no less than two trophies and three highly commended certificates, at the Offsite Awards which were held in London this week. As...

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Sir Richard Branson tops poll in General Election survey by UK Construction Week

14th June 2017

UK Construction Week, the UK’s largest gathering and community of construction professionals, has conducted a survey to uncover and tackle issues facing construction, housebuilding and skills in the run up to the General Election. With over...

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Exova marks official opening of UK supersite

13th June 2017

Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has marked the official opening of a new 50,000 square foot supersite in Wednesbury, UK. The new testing site serves the needs of national and international customers in the...

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Contractors Appointed to Fusion21’s £225 Million Education Modular Buildings Framework

10th June 2017

Fusion21 has announced the contractors successfully appointed to its national Education Modular Buildings Framework, worth up to £225 million over a four year period. A total of nine specialist firms from across the UK have secured a place on...

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