Offsite construction need not only apply to new build. In fact, this is a common misconception of the practice; one that potentially holds it back from achieving its full potential. As well as offering myriad opportunities and benefits for specifiers of new build projects, it also has much to offer for those specialising in the […]
One of Britain’s biggest and fastest-growing uPVC window and door manufacturers is proving its worth in partnership with a leading modular manufacturer. Euramax Solutions, which manufacturers its products for modular and offsite construction companies across the UK, secured a three-year contract with Portakabin last October to supply 5,000 windows per year for its range of […]
A combination of wall construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been installed across two social housing developments, designed and built by modular construction specialists Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group. The mix of membranes used included the reflective, low emissivity TF200 Thermo for external walls, improving thermal efficiency as well as non-reflective TF200 […]
Introducing the 2022 Connectors for Timber & Masonry Construction Catalogue from Simpson Strong-Tie, leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions. Alongside the UK’s widest range of construction connectors for new build, refurbishment, renovation, and extension of buildings, sit brand new product innovations, including: The versatile universal Engineered Wood Hanger (EWH), designed to […]
In the UK water conservation has been on the agenda, and largely dismissed by the public, for years. Our growing population and increased demand through lifestyle choices, will result in critical water situations more regularly, especially in the driest parts of the country. Minimising the environmental impact of homes during both construction and occupation have […]
Elliott Group Ltd, Carter Accommodation Ltd and Procomm Site Services Ltd, leaders in UK modular services and part of Modulaire Group, have announced plans to unite under a common brand – Algeco. A surprise to some, not so to others – Algeco is a long established brand in the European modular services and infrastructure industry, […]
Thanks to a flourishing partnership with modular home manufacturer ilke Homes, Euramax Solutions has proven itself to be the ideal supplier for the modular market. Managing Director Nick Cowley explains… With the potential to be completed up to 50% faster and 30% cheaper, while producing 90% less waste, modular methods of construction offer many benefits […]
The clean hydrogen fund Hy2gen AG, founded in 2017 by a number of European companies, said yesterday it had raised its first €200m for clean energy construction projects. The investment round was led by German hydrogen infrastructure developer Hy24, which manages Hy2gen, with backers including French companies Technip Energies, Natixis Asset Management and banking group […]
A modular housing pioneer and a specialist alternative asset manager are set to deliver a home that promises zero energy bills, saving new owners up to £40,000 over 20 years. ilke Homes, in partnership with Gresham House and customer facing shared ownership agent SO Resi, will install the factory-built home on a site in Stanford-le-Hope, […]
The new tenants of nine highly energy-efficient, sustainable modular houses in Roath have described their new council homes as ‘big and spacious’ with bathrooms like the Hilton hotel! Residents of the two-bedroom, terraced properties, that have been developed as part of the Cardiff Living house-building partnership between Cardiff Council and Wates Residential, collected their keys […]