(MMC) to play key role in helping construction adapt to the NEW NORMAL #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #innovation #buildingtechnology #mmc #cladding #newnormal #offsite #VUCA @Aquarian_Cladd With the coronavirus pandemic affecting almost every industry, modern methods of construction (MMC) will play a key role in helping construction adapt to the ‘new normal’. Paul Richards, […]
Raising awareness of light steel frame technology #construction #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #lightsteelframing #LSFA #offsite #buildingtechnology #fasteners @EJOTUKindustry EJOT looks to fastening technology to build bridges within light steel framing EJOT UK has recently chosen to join the newly launched Light Steel Framing Association (LSFA). The UK subsidiary of this global fastener manufacturing […]
Three projects – stepping stones to progress in the MMC evolution. #construction industry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #innovation #buildingtechnology#MMC #housingcrisis #grantawards @totallymodular After months of hard work and collaboration, Totally Modular have successfully secured a hat-trick of Innovate UK grants as part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund & UK Research and Innovation, […]
The latest innovatons in window technology for specifiers #constructionindustry #doors #sustainable #windows #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #innovation #buildingtechnology @deceuninckUK John Duckworth, Deceuninck Head of Commercial Sales explores the role of suppliers in assisting in the design of commercial projects. Although sometimes overlooked, windows and doors are a crucial part of the build process, providing […]
Challenging suppliers to seek a wider knowledge resource #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #innovation #buildingtechnology #MMC #modular #suppliers #adhesvies @LiquidPlastics We hear a lot in the media relating to Offsite Construction, Modular Buildings and Modern Methods of Construction – the success of this approach is key to the future success of our construction industry. […]
Simpsons leading in engineered structural connectors fasteners & building solutions #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #innovation #buildingtechnology #mmc #structuralconnectors #newcatalogue #fasteners #crosslaminatedtimber @strongtie Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors, fasteners and building solutions, has launched a comprehensive offering of regulated and quality tested connectors and fasteners to serve the growing demand […]
Could MMC answer the skills shortage? As post Brexit we lose the migrant workers #construction #construction industry #mmc #skills shortage #bricks #architects #local authorities #contractors #3D printing @eurobrick In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, the construction industry is doing what it can to carry on ‘as normal’ but with the current climate as it […]
You might be forgiven for thinking the Government target of building 300k new houses this year won’t be met #construction #construction industry #mmc #skills shortage #architects #local authorities #contractors #design @jmsengineers #planning For building firms who were already struggling to stay ahead of deadlines, the Coronavirus pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time. […]
It is now almost universally accepted (a few world leaders aside!) that in order to effectively combat global warming caused by CO2, we need to make conscious efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. Given that buildings are accountable for 37% of total UK greenhouse gas emissions (according to the Committee on Climate Change) we have […]
German aerial-taxi company Lilium has unveiled its design guidelines for modular vertiports that could be placed on top of office blocks, car parks or shopping centres. Lilium, which has developed a five-seater jet-powered electric air taxi, created the design guidelines as part of its plan to launch an all-electric air taxi service in multiple cities around the world […]