By Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at LHC Procurement Group. With high profile business failures in the MMC space, it is understandable that there may be some hesitation in taking this approach when procuring projects. Reports into L&G’s modular housing business point to accumulated losses of £295m, while over £68m-worth of Ilke Homes’s £320m […]
Beacon Hill School serves students with high-dependency Special Educational Needs and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. The brief from Newcastle City Council was to create a bespoke, stand-alone facility capable of accommodating 60 pupils. Collaboration was key to the project and TG Escapes engaged in numerous client sessions to gather feedback and insights from all […]
Planning permission has been granted for West Lothian Council to construct 18 houses, 30 flats and one staff building with landscaping, car parking and associated works. Part of this development will see West Lothian Council build housing to support homeless young people and a further affordable housing project, both located at Almondvale Crescent, Livingston. This […]
Plans to regenerate St James’ playing fields in Paisley have taken a major step forward after a deal for new changing pavilions was approved. A contract for the supply and construction of modular buildings at the park, known as the Racecourse, was given the green light by Renfrewshire Council’s finance, resources and customer services policy […]
Over 25 guests braved the January weather to have a first look tour of the site of the King’s Lynn Health Hub on Nar Ouse Way, King’s Lynn. The centre at Nar Ouse Way is due to house a range of primary care services, as well as a maternity hub and rehabilitation therapy services from […]
Architecture studio Populous has unveiled designs for a temporary cricket stadium to be constructed with repurposed elements in New York. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium is a modular sporting facility and will be constructed to host eight matches of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s 2024 T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by […]
The Built Environment Committee has published a letter to the Government following its inquiry into the future of modern methods of construction (MMC) in housing. The Government’s approach to MMC is in disarray. Millions of pounds of public money has been invested, but the money has not been backed by a coherent strategy and set […]
Construction is set to start on a £4m retail, leisure and events space at Wirral Waters following a significant approval. Peel, which is bringing forward the Wirral Waters development with Wirral Council, has formed a strategic partnership with Starship Group to lead on construction of Egerton Village. Peel sought approval to novate grant funding to […]
Make UK Modular has issued a response to the Built Environment Committee’s letter to the Secretary of State. “This report is heartening and recognises the important role that Category 1 modular is already playing in solving Britain’s homes crisis, with global leading projects currently delivering thousands of homes. The Committee is right to point to […]
In the dynamic realm of construction, success hinges on informed decision-making and precision in project execution. Every construction project is a complex puzzle with multiple moving parts, and unlocking hidden insights can be the key to achieving optimal outcomes. While reality capture technology plays a significant role in this endeavor, it’s the data it generates that holds […]