2024-05-03 09:00
On the eve of the MMC Ireland National Conference, we hear from MMC Ireland’s CEO Paul Tierney, on the shape of the offsite market in Ireland and some of the common challenges being fa… Read More
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The Offsite Hub is an online information centre dedicated to keeping the world of offsite manufacturing and technology connected. Showcasing the latest and most exciting developments in offsite technology and with a broad appeal to all those interested in the world of prefabrication and factory-based construction methods, the Offsite Hub is designed to bring a new dimension to way the sector is understood. Not just in the UK but from a wider international perspective.
2024-05-03 08:25
Rebecca Goldsmith, Product Manager at MEDITE SMARTPLY, explains why OSB offers many advantages for offsite construction and timber frame systems, which is key to providing high-quality, low… Read More
2024-05-02 13:45
The housing market is in a period of accelerating change and the need to modernise the way we build to provide affordable and sustainable living has never been stronger. Precast specialist F… Read More
2024-04-30 11:37
As you pull into either King’s Cross or St Pancras railway stations you can’t help but notice Google’s new KGX1 UK headquarters – the tech giants ‘landscaper&rs&hell…Read More
2024-04-29 07:25
As the demand for offsite construction continues to rise, the choice of insulation material becomes paramount in ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable buildings.
Superglass… Read More
2024-04-26 11:40
With Trimble’s announcement of the 2024 versions of its Tekla software for constructible Building Information Modelling (BIM), there is a host of new tools, features and functionalitie… Read More
2024-04-26 08:30
A roundtable discussion with business leaders from across the UK offsite sector was recently hosted by networking facilitator Anna Whiting and chaired by reputation management specialist Joa… Read More
Illbruck UK From Tremco CPG Has Recently Launched A Game Changing Building Façade Protection Range!
2024-04-25 08:38
Illbruck UK, a leading and true product manufacturer for membranes, adhesives and sealants from Tremco CPG UK, has recently launched a game changing building façade protection ra… Read More
2024-04-24 11:36
Howick is a pioneer and innovator in precision light steel roll-forming technology. They are trusted partners and suppliers to offsite construction companies and developers worldwide. Howick… Read More
2024-04-23 08:44
At a time when housing is so desperately needed and demand far outweighs the supply, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) could be the answer to deliver homes quickly, sustainably, and in vo… Read More
2024-04-19 08:10
Storm Housing Group, a Registered Provider of Social Housing, unveils a pioneering collaboration with CarbonWise and Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, marking a significant leap forward in su… Read More
2024-04-18 11:31
YB Fixings is a UK and Ireland distributor holding unique connections with MAX & Beck Fastenings. For 45 years we have been a driving force in the construction industry, with a passion t… Read More
2024-04-18 08:01
Algeco UK OSS has shared behind-the-scenes images of its latest 75-bedroom Single Living Accommodation (SLA) complex at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Stafford. The company has delivered a fu… Read More
2024-04-17 08:21
Steve Richmond, Head of Marketing and Technical Building Solutions at REHAU UK, discusses the possibilities with offsite construction.
Offsite construction is not new, and the ability to qui… Read More
2024-04-16 15:33
Offsite specialist went into liquidation this month leaving dozens of employees out of pocket by close to £1.4m
Collapsed offsite firm Modulous owed £6.2m when it sank into ad… Read More
2024-04-16 13:12
Leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameSafe FR – a new Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant external wall breather membrane offering fire protection across low, me… Read More
2024-04-16 07:50
Immigration officials have decided to take no action against precast concrete contractor FP McCann after a dawn raid on one of its sites last month.
The Home Office briefed the media on the… Read More
2024-04-15 15:30
Wates is finally seeing the benefits of its acquisition of SES Engineering Services eight years after it bought the then loss-making M&E contractor from Shepherd Group
Latest published r… Read More
2024-04-15 11:23
Frameclad was appointed by the main contractor SJM to provide innovative light steel framing solutions for a challenging nine-storey development in Concord Street, Leeds. The contemporary ne… Read More
2024-04-12 14:00
Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group has handed over six new modular homes to Torridge District Council to address homelessness in Devon.
The purpose-built DuoHaus and SoloHaus homes a… Read More
2024-04-12 13:42
Timber-frame volumetric specialists Lighthouse has fallen into administration after a bid to sell the business failed
Formerly known as IMDH, Lighthouse manufactured timber-frame volum… Read More
2024-04-11 13:36
Bouygues UK has used precast concrete panels to form the basement of the new Oriel Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Bouygues UK has hooked up with Belgian precast supplier Prefa… Read More
2024-04-11 11:10
With a 12-strong in-house team of designers and engineers, Frameclad are gearing up to meet the demands of the Future Homes Standard which comes into force next year. The more stringent regu… Read More
2024-04-10 14:13
Homes England chief executive Peter Denton has defended a doomed £60m investment into failed modular builder Ilke Homes, saying it is his agency’s job to take financial risks.
Sp… Read More
2024-04-10 13:40
Connect Modular is delighted to announce the successful delivery of the first six houses to its new 14
home affordable housing development programme for North Ayrshire Council.
Last week saw… Read More
2024-04-08 13:48
Lee Cowen, managing director of Milbank Concrete Products, explores how innovations in precast concrete columns and stairs are transforming how the construction industry operates
D… Read More
2024-04-08 11:01
Award-winning manufacturer of light steel framing solutions, Fusion Steel Framing, has been brought on board as a contractor for five-star housebuilder The Hill Group and L&Q’s lar… Read More
2024-04-03 13:59
CONNECT Modular has announced the successful delivery of the first six houses to its new 14-home affordable housing development programme for North Ayrshire Council.
Last week saw a total of… Read More
2024-04-03 13:46
Algeco UK, a subsidiary of Modulaire Group, Europe and Asia-Pacific’s leading business services company specialising in modular services and infrastructure, ha… Read More
2024-04-03 10:33
The construction industry is under constant pressure to establish and maintain high standards in all areas of its operations and is undoubtedly one of the most scrutinised industries –… Read More
2024-04-02 13:39
Lords committee wants full response before end of May
The housing minister has requested more time to respond to a House of Lords’ committee’s report into modern methods of co… Read More
2024-04-02 12:37
Joint Managing Director of Frameclad, Nik Teagle stresses the importance of early engagement and why skilled people, advanced manufacturing machinery and digital tools combine to prove that… Read More
2024-04-01 12:30
The number one priority in the design of any high-rise structure is the safety of the user. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the construction of a multi-storey car park (MSCP).
In recen… Read More
2024-03-31 12:20
With a legacy of championing innovation and collaboration in the built environment, Futurebuild celebrates its 18th year shaping a more sustainable and resilient construction industry 5-7 Ma… Read More
2024-03-30 12:14
The Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) is on a mission to highlight the safety and sustainability credentials of light steel framing – here they contrast and compare different metric… Read More
2024-03-29 12:09
Timber Development UK (TDUK) in collaboration with Waugh Thistleton Architects – have released a study on policies from across the globe which encourage the use of timber in constructi… Read More
2024-03-28 13:33
The government is reviewing its policies on modern methods of construction in light of a crisis in the volumetric house-building sector.
Housing minister Lee Rowley disclosed the review in… Read More
2024-03-28 12:04
The Ecology Building Society were the first UK lender to launch dedicated mortgages for offsite construction. Dan Capstick, its Mortgage Product Manager, outlines recent developments of this… Read More
2024-03-28 11:07
Focus on Framing, the UK’s premier light steel conference, returns for 2024 with an expanded format, inviting professionals from all corners of the construction industry to learn about… Read More
2024-03-27 13:19
A pioneering development of factory-built affordable homes has been officially opened in Gloucestershire.
Regional housing association Bromford has started welcoming customers into their new… Read More
2024-03-27 11:52
Following the success of the 2023 inaugural MMC Ireland National Conference, organisers of this event have announced that this year The Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny will be the stunning location… Read More
2024-03-26 13:27
Volumetric modular housing manufacturer TopHat has confirmed an indefinite postponement of the opening of its new factory in Corby.
TopHat has invested millions in a new factory that was in… Read More
2024-03-26 13:13
A new footbridge that will be installed at Dumfries Railway Station has been built by engineers in an offsite trial.
Network Rail will install the footbridge and new lifts as part of its &po&hell…Read More
2024-03-26 11:45
The construction industry faces significant challenges in maintaining productivity and managing workforce shortages. Dr Ehsan Noroozinejad from the Urban Transformations Research Centre, Wes… Read More
2024-03-25 13:07
The company behind the “UK’s first certified Passivhaus build system”, Beattie Passive, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator
Beattie Passive wi… Read More
2024-03-25 11:56
Modular home builder Beattie Passive has filed a notice of its intention to appoint an administrator.
The family-run company said it had encountered a “cash flow gap”, large… Read More
2024-03-25 11:40
The specification of more modular buildings could breathe new life into NHS infrastructure. Martin Irvine, Senior Business Development Manager at Premier Modular illustrates some of the reas… Read More
2024-03-24 11:34
With the volumetric modular housebuilding industry under heightened scrutiny, Richard Hipkiss, Development Director of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA), considers why the… Read More
2024-03-23 11:21
YB Fixings Ltd is a UK and Ireland distributor holding unique connections with MAX & Beck Fastenings and for 45 years have been a driving force in the construction industry, with a passi… Read More
2024-03-22 11:42
Staff at modular homes specialist Lighthouse are looking for new jobs
The firm filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator last week as bosses battled to save the Sheffi… Read More
2024-03-22 11:14
Some would say the offsite industry is currently in mild turmoil – an exaggeration or fair comment? Darren Richards, Managing Director of offsite experts Cogent Consulting, has a pragm… Read More
2024-03-21 16:16
Amidst surging demand for offsite manufacturing, Elta has introduced a ‘Prefabricated Solutions’ service, catering to a wide range of fan applications including smoke fans.
With… Read More
2024-03-21 10:31
In a move that will significantly improve access to high-quality timber skills training, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched an online Skills Hub incorporating its new STA I… Read More
2024-03-20 16:03
In 2023 Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) opened a facility in Ireland, to serve the Irish, UK and European markets. We spoke to David Johnson, VBC’s UK Pre-Construction Director abo… Read More
2024-03-19 15:53
The modular sector has experienced a volatile 18 months and is at a critical stage of development. The sector faces unprecedented challenges following fluctuating demand in the housing secto… Read More
2024-03-18 16:04
The light steel frame industry can play a vital role in achieving a circular economy, reducing the burden on nature by ensuring resources remain in use as long as possible. Chair of the Ligh… Read More
2024-03-18 15:24
Our industry has been overwhelmed by the sheer scale and magnitude of the recladding crisis, says Craig Fyall Technical Director at Permavent Limited, but what does not make the headlines is… Read More
2024-03-18 10:23
Steve Richmond, head of marketing and technical – Building Solutions at REHAU UK, explores what building services professionals should consider when installing mechanical ser… Read More
2024-03-17 15:20
It is well known that complete MEP systems, which are commissioned and fabricated offsite, achieve the best results. The Henco range of WRAS approved multilayer technologies are highly regar… Read More
2024-03-16 15:16
Wernick Group has proudly announced its 90th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the company’s rich history of delivering innovative and sustainable modular solutions.
The… Read More
2024-03-16 10:37
M&G Investments has injected another £30m of funding into Greencore Homes.
The house builder specialises in constructing low carbon homes using timber frame panels manufactured… Read More
2024-03-15 15:11
2025 is coming faster than many may realise. And with it will come the mandatory Future Homes Standard (FHS) compliance for new builds. These regulations will ensure the houses of tomorrow p… Read More
2024-03-14 15:06
Reds10 has completed work on the first project to be delivered as part of the British Army’s Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Programme at Imjin Barracks for the Defence Infrastructur… Read More
2024-03-14 10:38
A new company is promoting the Ilke Homes name nine months after the modular house builder collapsed owing £320m.
Ilke Homes went into administration last June with massive debts in… Read More
2024-03-14 10:27
The NHS modular buildings framework has been expanded to cover new sectors, which will double the expected workload over the next four years to £3.6bn
The rebooted NHS… Read More
2024-03-13 15:03
With pressure for major construction projects growing across the UK, a new report from REHAU – the window and polymer specialist with annual sales of around €3.5billion – is… Read More
2024-03-13 10:32
Specialist low carbon developer and modular manufacturer Starship is bringing forward a project in Wallasey, Wirral, which is set to be one of the largest modular carbon zero housi… Read More
2024-03-13 10:15
Swedish concrete-element maker Heidelberg Materials Precast Contiga and Finnish company Metsä Wood have developed a wall panel made from layers of concrete, insulation, and load-beari… Read More
2024-03-13 10:15
The Product Platform Rulebook will be updated this year, managed by its new overseer, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
First developed by the Construction Innovation Hub as p… Read More
2024-03-12 14:53
The Hill Group teamed up with BBC One’s ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’ to transform a dilapidated caretaker’s cottage into a state-of-the-art new community hub for Essex-ba… Read More
2024-03-12 10:22
National housebuilder Persimmon PLC saw its pre-tax profits more than halve in 2023 to £352m (2022: £731m).
The company said 2024 “would not be easy”, but it remain… Read More
2024-03-12 10:15
Residents of Lockleaze, Bristol, are facing the stark realities of modular construction gone awry. A development promising a faster, greener, and cheaper housing solution has turned into a p… Read More
2024-03-12 10:03
Around 21 modular specialists face a fight to retain places on the next-generation modular building framework for NHS Shared Business Services.
The rebooted framework has been expanded to… Read More
2024-03-12 08:41
Modular homes developer Starship raises necessary finance to proceed with £4m Egerton Village scheme at Wirral Waters. Tony McDonough reports
Modular builder Starship will press a… Read More
2024-03-11 16:35
LoCaL Homes, an award-winning advanced offsite housing manufacturing facility in Walsall, recently received a high-profile visit from a trio of Tory politicians.
Mayor of the West Midlands… Read More
2024-03-11 14:50
NHBC has released its Technical Standards for 2024. The NHBC Standards define the technical requirements and performance standards for the design and construction of new homes registered wit… Read More
2024-03-10 14:44
The Housing Forum, the UK’s cross-sector, industry-wide organisation that represents the entire housing supply chain, has called for political parties to adopt a £4billion &lsquo&hell…Read More
2024-03-09 13:11
MTX has completed a project to deliver four state-of-the-art operating theatres at the Royal Bolton Hospital using modular offsite techniques to ensure faster, greener, safer and more cost-e… Read More
2024-03-08 12:32
Construction company Boutique Modern will start building a new factory in Newhaven this year which will create more than 35 further jobs at the business and double its capacity.
The BCorp mo… Read More
2024-03-07 16:28
REPRESENTATIVES from West Lothian Council recently visited the site of planned new council homes in Livingston that will include supported housing specifically for homeless young people.
Hub… Read More
2024-03-07 12:22
The first modular home provided by Wiltshire Council is being installed on a site in Durrington. Manufactured by Dorset-based Rollalong, the two-bedroom accessible bungalow on New Road in Du… Read More
2024-03-06 16:24
A modular building specialist who launched a competition for one of the hundreds of RAAC-affected schools to win an Actis-insulated classroom has named the winner – and starts wor… Read More
2024-03-06 16:20
A London council has set out multimillion-pound plans to replace cladding on 580 terraced homes amid fears of a low-rise cladding crisis.
Barnet Council said it had set aside £3.6m for… Read More
2024-03-06 12:18
KOPE, the only-purpose built software platform for offsite construction, has announced a £5.5million seed funding round led by Socii Capital with participation from Autodesk, Saint-Gob… Read More
2024-03-05 12:05
Passivhaus pioneer and offsite modular construction specialist Beattie Passive, a member of the Passivhaus Trust, the Association of Environment Conscious Building (AECB) and the Good Homes… Read More
2024-03-04 16:32
Northern Ireland-based offsite manufacturer, McAvoy, continues to invest strongly in the growth of its SmartSpace temporary building fleet in response to growing demand across the healthcar… Read More
2024-03-04 14:44
Introducing the highly anticipated Constructing East Midlands Awards 2023, an event that celebrates excellence and innovation in the construction industry! Join us as we honour the outstandi… Read More
2024-03-04 12:01
HS2 has revealed new images showing the Edgcote Viaduct, which – after a structural redesign – has had its carbon footprint cut by more than 13% in comparison to the previous des… Read More
2024-03-03 16:18
An innovative ‘clip and pin’ ground beam system for housing foundations is releasing multiple plots to brickwork trades in half the time of other systems.
The new precast concret… Read More
2024-03-03 11:47
DC Timber Systems, timber frame kit specialists and a division of The JR Group, has been accredited with a gold status accreditation – the highest rating which can be achieved –… Read More
2024-03-02 11:43
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee published a letter to the Government following its inquiry into the future of modern methods of construction (MMC) in housing, saying its appro… Read More
2024-03-01 11:34
Building Better, the National Housing Federation-backed alliance of housing associations and councils set up to increase the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in social housing, is… Read More
2024-03-01 11:00
After 14 years of leadership, innovation and strategic vision, David Hurcomb will retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer of NG Bailey Group in May 2024.
Under David’s leadersh… Read More
2024-02-29 16:12
Volumetric builder TopHat has launched a consultation over 70 potential job cuts, Construction News understands.
The Derby-based firm blamed a “challenging market” for… Read More
2024-02-29 15:54
Reference designs for hospitals nearly finalised as consortiums bid for £600m programmer delivery partner job
The standardised design for the government’s £20bn New Hospita… Read More
2024-02-29 14:42
These awards are recognised across the West Midlands built environment as the biggest and brightest celebration of best practice. They are a clear demonstration of the core strength of const… Read More
2024-02-29 10:57
A new modular extension at a Surrey school will provide much needed additional space in anticipation of a local population surge due to planned residential development in the area. The modul… Read More
2024-02-29 08:45
In response to growing demand across the healthcare, pharma, education and commercial sectors, NI-based offsite manufacturer McAvoy continues to invest strongly in the growth of its SmartSpa… Read More
2024-02-28 14:39
The G4C Midlands Awards 2024 Shortlist has now been announced – click here to see the finalists: G4C Midlands Awards – Constructing Excellence Midlands
Interviews taking place fo… Read More
2024-02-28 10:54
Confidence in modular and offsite construction has been dented in the last year. But should the challenges faced in delivering volume housebuilding via these methods impact on the positives… Read More
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