Rapid Ramp, the UK’s leading modular ramp and step manufacturer continue to offer a nationwide supply and installation service. Their modular products are off the shelf systems, available from stock with fast service and construction. With a fully reusable and adjustable design, the products can fit various sized spaces and buildings. Plus, they […]
The Scottish Government’s recently announced £24bn infrastructure investment plan is a significant step forward for the country’s drive to stimulate post-Covid recovery. From this, £2.8bn will deliver new affordable homes over the next five years. Not only will this bring essential social housing but it will also give a much-needed boost to the construction industry. […]
MEDITE SMARTPLY has now launched SMARTPLY MAX FR B, the brand new Euroclass B OSB3, a market innovation bringing increased safety and reliability to an industry contingent on safety and predictability. SMARTPLY MAX FR B is the first Euroclass B board—the maximum Euroclass rating for a timber panel—manufactured in the UK and Ireland to […]
Instead of milling a work piece from a solid block, 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, builds the part up layer by layer from material supplied as a fine powder.
Trying to establish the optimum way forward for our built environment at a time when we are still very much living in the presence of Covid19 is filled with uncertainty.
The Canadian company Bone Structure can produce zero net energy homes months faster than a traditional builder. But its challenges highlight the difficulty of disrupting the entrenched construction industry. #modular #canada #construction #robotmanufacturing Marc A. Bovet wanted to build a house, but when it came to the actual construction, he was overwhelmed with options. He […]
Harinder Dhaliwal in the sitting room of the Pier town house show home There is nothing quite like them anywhere else in Greater Manchester #modularconstruction #manchesterhousing #offsite So says the man heading the redevelopment of Wigan Pier’s famous buildings, although in this instance Harinder Dhaliwal is talking about the new homes that have […]
Building sensors could be crucial in driving environmental initiatives, such as the UK government’s pledge for carbon-neutral status by 2050 #carbonneutral #climatechange #smartbuildings #construction The built environment contributes around 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint. Unfortunately, around half of this is from the energy used in buildings. Whilst many newly constructed dwellings are designed […]
New £250m framework launches for offsite suppliers: Offsite manufacturers looking to boost the profile of MMC in the public sector are wanted for a new four-year framework to supply schools, hospitals and community buildings. The Modular Buildings (MB2) framework from LHC is for the design, supply, installation and hire of permanent, temporary, and refurbished […]
The homes can be assembled and furnished in a week. Picture: LDRS Super-speedy flat pack homes installed in Mile End for homeless families #flatpackhomes #homeless #socialhousing #londoncouncil Two prototype modular homes have been put up in Mile End by the Pan-London Accommodation Collaborative Enterprise (PLACE) to provide temporary accommodation for families in need. If the […]