Video Video | Home built in 10 days using ‘factory-in-a-box’ system University of Sheffield researchers have demonstrated how modular solutions can be used to help the government meet its 1.5 million new homes target.
News New modular firm formed following Merit collapse Modulex Modular Buildings and HBEM have launched an independently backed business, following last year’s collapse of Merit Group Services.
News Modular specialist finds new owner Offsite construction firm McAvoy has been sold by London-based Blantyre Capital to European investment firm Duke Street.
News McAvoy, Merit and Reds10 secure places on NHS SBS modular framework 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.
News BoKlok modular flats will be demolished, Skanska says A block of flats built by modular company BoKlok in West Sussex is to be demolished because of storm damage.
Digital Construction AtkinsRéalis to recruit top tech talent through hackathon Gamers, developers, data scientists and more are invited to take part in a weekend hackathon with five permanent jobs up for grabs for the winners. AtkinsRéalis said it is rapidly…
News Balfour Beatty starts work on modular M25 bridleway bridge Balfour Beatty has started construction on the new Clearmount footbridge near M25 Junction 10.
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News CIOB launches 21st Century Construction podcast A new podcast from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) launches today with a mission to probe the future of construction.
Digital Construction Digital Construction Awards 2023 shortlist: Digital Collaboration of the Year The DCA Collaboration category recognises the best use of digitalisation/digital methodologies and/or technologies to enhance collaboration between two or more organisations on a project, at any level of the supply chain.
Video Video | Laing O’Rourke develops modular elevator system Laing O’Rourke has devised a modular elevator solution with manufacturer Kone which will slash on-site installation time, the companies say.
News Legal & General to build 1,000 affordable modular homes The five-year partnership will deliver up to 300 net zero carbon homes in the south of England each year. It will build the first homes in 2023.
News Growing US modular construction firm expands to UK US-based modular construction firm Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is to expand to the UK.
News Modular construction features on Grand Designs Modular construction took centre stage in the latest episode of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, which first aired last night (7 September).
News New office retrofit demonstrator showcases timber kit of parts Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has unveiled a new modular demonstrator that showcases how a timber kit of parts can help to retrofit offices. Specialist timber manufacturer Ecosystems Technologies…
News Setback for another modular building firm Housebuilder Countryside is to close a new modular housing factory as it grapples with losses in its manufacturing business.
Technical Modular construction goes digital A new Endoscopy Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn aims to be a flagship for digital innovation and modular construction. CM reports.
News Modular builder wins £100m London hotel and office build Offsite modular specialist Elements Europe has won the role of main contractor on a £100m central London hotel and office build.
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