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 […]
We have observed a trend of more projects being carried out either wholly or using some element of off-site fabrication of modular buildings or other modern methods of construction. Some commentators have suggested they expect the market for modular buildings to grow in excess of 6% year on year. It is easy to see why […]
NORTH Ayrshire Council’s newest housing development – built by modular construction specialist Connect Modular – has been officially opened by provost Anthea Dickson. The new homes at Afton Court, Stevenston, replace former sheltered housing complexes in the town. The £1.34 million development, supported by £0.66 million of Scottish Government funding, has seen the creation of […]
Meet the Swedish start-up making clean energy even greener Wind power is a major piece of the puzzle in decarbonising the grid. But the giant constructions usually rely on carbon-intensive materials like steel. Swedish start-up Modvion is channelling Scandi design to combat this problem and create ‘net zero wind power’ by erecting wooden towers. The […]
Elegant creases, interlooping yarns and stitch patterns; these are not just elements of a finely crafted garment but the poetic design language of Dutch design practice, the Studio RAP’s Ceramic House. In the world of architecture, the façade is the face of the building. Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s P.C. Hoofstraat, this boutique […]
A dormitory at a military facility, which was built utilizing the new system Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology Efficient construction system stacks self-contained modules like Legos Erecting an entire building from scratch at the construction site can be time-consuming and expensive, which is why many companies look to factory-built prefabricated structures. […]
Images: Måns Berg In the southern Swedish city of Uppsala, stormwater pond Exercisfältet designed by Scandinavian firm White Arkitekter hopes “to protect nature from the city’s polluted water and to protect the city from flooding as a result of reduced infiltration and climate change.” The development is the result of an ambition to […]