A package of Altro products has been used in the Imber Ward at Salisbury District Hospital, a new, environmentally-sustainable facility. providing extra bed capacity for elderly care patients. Imber Ward is housed in the Elizabeth Building, named in honour of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The new £14m building provides 24 additional beds […]
Euroform’s WeatherClad® wood effect shiplap planks have been selected for Devonshire Homes’ new Ilfracombe development, Mariner’s Haven. Euroform is supplying the low maintenance, fibre cement planks, which are manufactured according to BS EN 12467: 2012+A2:2018 and have BDA Agrément certification, in six bespoke colours. Devonshire Homes has designed the Mariner’s Haven homes in sympathy with […]
Leading installer of regulatory-compliant passive fire barriers, Injecta Fire Barrier, have been honoured with a dedicated ‘Injectaclad Contractors Award’ in recognition of their successful implementation of the Injectaclad solution across the UK. The Injectaclad Contractors Award celebrates approved installers who demonstrate outstanding delivery, meticulous project management and a strong dedication to upholding the highest standards […]
Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has announced that its Magnelis® steel based ventilations systems are now being made from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel. Leading the way in sustainability, Nuaire is the first UK ventilation manufacturer to switch to this innovative steel, which will result in a 64% reduction in CO2 […]
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham, has recently undergone a significant refurbishment. As part of that, TORMAX worked with NE&C Windows & Doors Ltd to automate two sets of single sliding doors. Visitors are welcomed through the first automatic door directly into the newly revamped swimming pool reception, before going through the second sliding door into […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited East Yorkshire based construction company Premier Modular today. Premier Modular in Driffield said the modular industry contributes significantly to the UK economy and can boost capacity in schools, hospitals, infrastructure and emergency housing across the UK. The Chancellor undertook a site tour, factory visit and an in-person briefing with Group CEO, David Harris, […]
A new independent study is proposing steps to improve public perceptions of modern methods of construction (MMC) and increase its adoption in the public and private sectors. The research, carried out by Dr Ali Saad, lecturer in construction engineering and project management at Loughborough University, includes contributions from CIOB members Professor Chris Gorse, Professor Chris […]
Eco Buildings Group, a UK-listed modular housing company whose factory is in Albania, says that it has received a letter of intent confirming a £190m order from the Dominican Republic for 10,000 houses. The order follows a visit by a Dominican Republic delegation, led by housing minister Carlos Bonilla Sanchez, to Eco Buildings’ manufacturing facility […]
As the need for rapid and environmentally friendly construction grows, Module-T offers modular solutions that construct entire buildings off-site, ready for swift assembly at their destination. These structures serve a variety of purposes, including offices, educational facilities, and sanitation blocks. The company’s goal is to lead the UK market with tailored, high-quality modular solutions. Module-T […]
Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, in cooperation with the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, has secured and awarded €5m to Construct Innovate’s research to support affordable, better quality, safer and more sustainable housing Construct Innovate is Ireland’s national research centre for construction technology and innovation. Construct Innovate is part of Enterprise […]