The UK’s leading standard-setting body has published a new modern methods of construction (MMC) specification for residential developments.

Mark Whitehead, construction director at CPAC Modular, tells CIOB People how turbocharging the modular construction sector in Ireland could help to attract the next generation of talent

A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has appointed Wates to deliver a £300m expansion programme at HMP Highpoint in Suffolk.

Persimmon has launched a three-storey “model home” to trial new construction technologies and train its staff and supply chain.

A new independent study is proposing steps to improve MMC’s public perceptions and increase its adoption in the public and private sectors.

New facility aims to deliver skilled, digitally capable workforce to help transform sector productivity

Modular contractor Reds10 has recorded a 70% increase in revenue following a strong financial performance during the last tax year.

Bellway aims to use timber frame construction in 30% of its housing projects by 2030, more than doubling its current 12% output.

A round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month.

Two Kier joint ventures, Laing O’Rourke and Bowmer and Kirkland are among the six contractors appointed by the Ministry of Defence for a new ‘alliance’ to build single living accommodation for the Army using MMC.

Weymouth College has launched a new round of courses dedicated to green skills in construction

CIOB Nottingham Hub members took a tour of the Vistry Works East Midlands Factory in Coalville, Leicestershire, in January.

After last month’s spotlight on MMC in Australia, Rod Sweet looks at a new CIOB report on the building method’s prospects in Ireland.

Sydney-based CIOB member Martin Fenn examines Australia’s recent forays into offsite construction – and what it could learn from the UK.

Laing O’Rourke has launched a ‘platform’ approach to design and construction which can be applied to buildings in a range of sectors.

DLUHC has launched a project to standardise at scale and encourage the uptake of MMC through the development of an open-source kit of parts.

CIOB members in East Anglia have the opportunity to visit a large-scale MMC build for the NHS this month.