Modulex Modular Buildings and HBEM have launched an independently backed business, following last year’s collapse of Merit Group Services.

Offsite manufacturers McAvoy, Merit and Reds10 are among the suppliers appointed to the third iteration of the NHS Shared Business Services Modular Buildings Framework Agreement.

In the north-east, Merit is turning construction on its head, designing and building from the inside out. Kristina Smith visited its manufacturing base to find out how.

Merit’s apprenticeship programme offers training and hands-on experience

The Digital Construction Awards 2023 are now open for entry. There are 12 categories and the deadline for entry is 10 March.