Paving the way for industry excellence
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 March at...
View ArticlePrecast ensures parking with ease
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 recent years,...
View ArticleRowley asks for more time to respond to MMC report as industry exits mount
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 construction (MMC) amid...
View Articlevoestalpine Metsec: Doing it the right way
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 – fire safety,...
View ArticleAlgeco UK launches latest ESG & Sustainability report with 30.7% emissions...
Algeco UK, a subsidiary of Modulaire Group, Europe and Asia-Pacific’s leading business services company specialising in modular services and infrastructure, has today published its latest global...
View ArticleConnect Modular marks delivery milestone in North Ayrshire Council project
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 12 modules...
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Innovative TRAX™ system utilised on Brentford scheme
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 large-scale...
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In an age of regulatory change, can precast concrete columns and precast...
Lee Cowen, managing director of Milbank Concrete Products, explores how innovations in precast concrete columns and stairs are transforming how the construction industry operates Data from construction...
View ArticleConnect Modular successfully lands first set of modules in Beith and Kilbirnie
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 a total of...
View Article‘That’s our job’: Homes England chief on MMC investment risks
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. Speaking to Construction...
View ArticleLight Steel Frame: Meeting the Future Homes Standard
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 regulations...
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Bouygues goes prefab for Oriel basement construction
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 Prefaxis for its £300m...
View Article113 jobs lost as Lighthouse falls into administration
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 volumetric modular...
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Hill provides homes for single people and couples to tackle homelessness
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 are intended...
View ArticleProject profile: Concord Street, Leeds
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 new build...
View ArticleFire protection is key for new FrameSafe FR membrane
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, medium and high...
View ArticleInnovative fastening solutions from YB Fixings
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 to...
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Shaping the World of Offsite Construction with Howick
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’s FRAMA...
View Article113 jobs lost as Lighthouse falls into administration
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 volumetric modular...
View ArticleWates-owned SES restructure delivers record profit and revenue
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 results for...
View ArticlePrecast firm FP McCann cleared after immigration raid
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 raid on on...
View ArticleModulous collapsed owing more than £6m
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 administration earlier this...
View ArticleThe art of the possible
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 quickly and...
View ArticleAlgeco UK shares a glimpse of solution at MOD Stafford
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 full turnkey...
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Storm Housing Group, CarbonWise, and Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions Forge...
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 sustainable...
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Designing homes with MMC for the Future Homes Standard
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 volume,...
View ArticleIllbruck UK from Tremco CPG has recently launched a game changing Building...
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 range. Following a period...
View ArticleWhat’s wrong with UK construction?
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 Joanne Bridges...
View ArticleNew insulation and cladding features in Tekla and more…
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 functionalities available for...
View ArticleWraparound Insulation for Offsite
As the demand for offsite construction continues to rise, the choice of insulation material becomes paramount in ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable buildings. Superglass, one of the UK’s...
View ArticlePrecast Concrete: Just Google it…
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’ HQ is a precast concrete marvel. It is...
View ArticleMulti-Faceted Offsite Solutions
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 FP McCann is...
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Offsite & Low Carbon Housebuilding
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-carbon...
View ArticleCritical Stage: supporting industry change
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 faced in the UK. Q:...
View ArticleNew head of marketing for Building Product Design
Leading UK manufacturer Building Product Design Ltd has promoted John Mellor to the role of head of marketing overseeing its three market-leading brands – Glidevale Protect, Passivent and Kingfisher...
View ArticleRaising the Bar: Building on Success
Following the success of the inaugural MMC Ireland National Conference last year, the event returns on 22-23 May 2024 at the stunning Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, for more discussion on the advances and...
View ArticleBOS: a journey through innovation
Embracing 20 years of evolution, Buildoffsite (BOS) has refreshed its brand identity in preparation for its anniversary in 2024. As they outline here, the transformation reinforces its commitment to...
View ArticleUpdated Manual for SFS
Following last year’s successful launch of the specification guide for Metframe, voestalpine Metsec’s market-leading, pre-panelised offsite framing solution, the company has recently published the...
View ArticleLet the Spruce Loose
With supply chains under the sustainable spotlight, WISA-Spruce Special acts as a reliable product and catalyst for a global renaissance in construction plywood. Data shows that timber and timber-based...
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The Building Safety Act and the Need to Enhance Contractual Relationships
Ben Towe, Chairman of the Light Steel Frame Association and Group Managing Director, Hadley Group – will be chairing Focus on Framing taking place for the first time at the ThinkTank in the centre of...
View ArticleMOD Stafford Gets Ready for Action
Algeco UK recently 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 full turnkey...
View ArticleEliminating Ventilation Systems Non-compliance
In response to a growing demand for prefabricated building services aimed at mitigating issues related to system compliance and compatibility, Elta has emerged as a leader in the ventilation sector...
View ArticleMTX secures dual contract to build Community Diagnostic Centres in Lincoln...
Modern methods of construction specialist MTX has secured the dual contract to build Community Diagnostic Centres in Lincoln and Skegness, giving patients in Lincolnshire improved access to NHS...
View ArticleIt’s time to get serious about MMC
John Tonkiss, chief executive at McCarthy Stone, sets out his key recommendations for success – including a government mandate for at least 10% of new homes to be delivered using MMC. Modern methods of...
View ArticleWalker Modular awarded £5m contract to install bathroom pods in Belfast...
Walker Modular has been awarded a £5m contract to supply steel-framed bathroom pods for a residential development in Belfast. Built in the heart of the Titanic Quarter, Loft Lines is a new urban...
View ArticleModular Matters: Tale of the Task Ahead
19-20 March saw the sixth Modular Matters event take place at its new venue at the Coventry Building Society Arena and saw two days of serious discussion surrounding a sector in flux. It is fair to say...
View ArticleFire Protection with FrameSafe FR
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, medium and...
View ArticleIrish Schools Turn to Modular
The Department of Education is using modular builds as part of its move to modern methods of construction. The benefits include a faster delivery of construction projects and minimising disruption...
View ArticleAutomating Brick Slip Systems
Ibstock Plc is embarking on the next stage of its major investment programme at its Nostell factory in West Yorkshire. Once fully operational, Ibstock will have the UK’s first fully automated brick...
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Pushing the Precast Boundaries
Celebrating its 50th year in business in 2024, Creagh Concrete (Creagh) is one of the UK’s largest producers of precast concrete products for a range of market sectors. As a leader in the industry,...
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