A former swimming pool could be one of two sites used to trial new ‘kit’ style housing in Midlothian under plans to create more affordable homes. Midlothian councillors are being asked to back plans to look at bringing ‘modular homes’ onto the sites at the former Newbattle Pool, in Newtongrange, and Rullion Road in Penicuik. […]
Connect Modular is celebrating after winning two accolades at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Scotland Housing Awards 2024, for its recently completed affordable housing development in Shortlees, Kilmarnock. The 101-home project for Cunninghame Housing Association was honoured with the Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing Award as well as the Excellence in Housing Innovation Award. […]
With the UK government’s housing targets setting an ambitious tone, we are responding to the sector’s growing need for sustainable, efficient construction methods by hosting a series of CPD webinars on hybrid and offsite solutions The webinar series will allow professionals to deepen their understanding of how hybrid construction methods can help achieve these goals, […]
Paul Williams, Domus Ventilation Product Manager, offers six reasons to use MVHR systems. Valued at $106.69 million in 2022, the Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) UK market is predicted to reach $235.34 million by 2030. This extraordinary growth is being driven by increased awareness about the benefits of MVHR, as well as the adoption of […]
In busy hospital environments, expansion projects and building works must be planned in meticulous detail to minimise disruption to day-to-day operations. Fast-track building methods are frequently used and, during this process, selecting an appropriate rainscreen cladding system is very important to ensure the successful function of the building and the design aesthetic. Leading specialist Eurobrick […]
The UK’s leading independent air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool has gone to court to prove its performance- the moot court at the University of Central Lancaster (UCLAN). The UK’s legal market is growing- up 8% according to latest data- prompting a corresponding growth in demand for law degree courses. As a result, UCLAN needed to […]
Last summer, the acronym RAAC was launched into the spotlight overnight. Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete suddenly appeared on every news channel and at the top of the agenda of every staff meeting, days or hours before the start of the new school term in September 2023. Most commonly found on ceilings, wall panels and floors, […]
SFS Group Fastening Technology’s Construction Division is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems. Additionally, SFS manufactures an award-winning fall protection range, innovative rainscreen subframe systems and high-quality hinges for windows and doors. The reputation of this established company, which has been in the […]
AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing Fire Stop Blocks are now backed by test evidence covering a wider range of applications. Tested to the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2021, AIM’s Fire Stop Blocks also have IFC Certification Ltd third-party certification. Made from high density stonewool, AIM Fire Stop Blocks are incorporated into multi storey buildings […]
Modern methods of construction have the potential to assist in solving labour shortages. However, the adoption of modern methods of construction would have to “expand considerably” to have an impact on labour shortages in the industry, according to Skills England. In the first report published by the new arms-length body, interim chair Richar Pennycook described […]