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 […]
Modular building specialist Reds10 has started construction on new army accommodation blocks in Upavon, Wiltshire. Four new single living accommodation (SLA) blocks are being delivered by Reds10 for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), providing 200 bed spaces at Trenchard Lines in Upavon. It is part of the Army’s SLA programme, which is investing £1.4bn over […]
Twenty traditional construction firms have signed up to an £800m modern methods of construction (MMC) framework aimed at delivering social housing. The Integrated Traditional Build and MMC Framework was set up in response to feedback from social housing providers that wanted “trusted local building firms to lead MMC projects and deliver traditional construction elements”. The framework […]
A £1m loan from Mayor Steve Rotheram’s Flexible Growth Fund has enabled pioneering local company Hemsec Manufacturing Ltd to open a new Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Manufacturing Hub in Knowsley, creating 25 jobs and helping the city region’s drive to become net zero carbon by 2035. Hemsec started out in St Helens in 1928 making […]
The House of Lords Library has published a report on modern methods of construction (MMC) in the housing industry. MMC includes building techniques designed to be more efficient than traditional methods. The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has criticised the Conservative government’s approach to MMC. The committee’s inquiry found that public investment in MMC had not […]
Guernsey’s Environment and Infrastructure Committee is planning to investigate modern methods of construction to try to ease housing supply pressures. There have been concerns about how quickly new housing can go up to cope with a shortage of affordable homes. Environment & Infrastructure is hoping that modern methods of construction, such as modular housing, could […]
GEZE UK is delighted to announce several new products have been added to their range of pedestrian traffic control systems, PACE, to give even more choice when selecting solutions that offer safe and efficient control of pedestrians in and out of buildings. All products are supplied and installed in accordance to EN 17352:2022 – the […]