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Trimawall® Fast Fit Now Available

31st July 2023

Building Systems UK, an enterprise of Tata Steel UK, has announced the launch of its latest product to its building envelope portfolio – the Trimawall® Fast Fit internal walling system. Trimawall® Fast Fit is a universal mounting...

Banksy Artwork Helps Integra Secure NHS Southampton Facility

30th July 2023

Modular building specialist Integra has created new wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton, in a project made possible with proceeds from the auction of Banksy's artwork 'Game Changer'. The Banksy artwork was gifted to...

Tekla Focuses on Design Workflow at Offsite Expo

28th July 2023

Trimble is delighted to be bringing its range of Tekla constructible modelling solutions to Offsite Expo 2023, where the technology provider will be demonstrating the tools available for a connected and streamlined 'design to fabrication'...

O’Keefe prepares the ground for pioneering modular development

28th July 2023

O'Keefe is carrying out the second phase of groundworks and infrastructure works for a new residential development by modular off-site specialist TopHat. Although located on the site of the historic Kitchener Barracks in Kent, the...

Elements Europe wins Digbeth 550 rental flats

28th July 2023

Offsite modular specialist Elements Europe has been confirmed as the main delivery partner on a central Birmingham 550-flats build-to-rent scheme. Acting as both the main contractor and offsite manufacturer, Elements Europe...

Largest net zero volumetric retirement scheme delivered in Doncaster

28th July 2023

Leading not-for-profit provider Housing 21 has completed Patent House and Patent Walk in Doncaster – England's largest net zero volumetric Retirement Living scheme. Built offsite at M-AR's factory in Hull, the scheme...

Modulek helps RMA - The Royal Marines Charity, Lympstone get a firm footing for 2023

28th July 2023

Leading true hybrid construction company Modulek was delighted to attend the official opening of RMA – The Royal Marines Charity's new building on the 13th of July. The new CHAMP building will house the charity's...

L&G Modular forced to dismantle new Bristol homes

28th July 2023

Insurance giant L&G is being forced to dismantle homes built during its short loss-making foray into manufacturing modular housing. The Enquirer understands that problems with foundations have...

New Offsite Brand Remagin Unveiled

27th July 2023

Global building materials company Etex Group is launching a new offsite construction brand named Remagin. The trend towards greater offsite production has prompted Etex Group to leverage its existing offsite construction companies to...

Bridging the affordable housing market gap through MMC

27th July 2023

In the UK, the affordable housing market remains underserved and offsite manufacturers are focusing on how their solutions can supplement traditional construction to bridge the gap between supply and demand. Andy Higson from Intrastack, part of...

James Jones & Sons launches new addition to the JJI-Joist product range

27th July 2023

The Timber Systems Division of forestry and sawmilling business, James Jones & Sons Ltd, has announced the addition of a new product – the JJI Wall Stud. James Jones & Sons operates the largest, fastest and most...

A packed agenda featuring light steel experts at the forefront of the industry

26th July 2023

Back in April construction professionals gathered at the building centre, London for the 2023 focus on framing seminar. Leading experts from the light steel framing sector took to the stage to offer insight and share valuable...

Adopting a modular mindset

25th July 2023

The government needs to have a radical rethink when it comes to meeting the needs of today's building users. James Withey, Managing Director at Algeco Offsite, assesses the scale of the challenges and outlines a useful CPD to help. ...

Innovative use of technology bridging the labour gap

25th July 2023

According to surveys, 96% of supply chain firms are affected by labour shortages. As the UK construction industry continues to feel pressure to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, innovative use of new technology and digital software supports...

Health, safety and construction: how modular is reducing risk in the industry

25th July 2023

Safety concerns in the construction industry have once again hit the headlines, with the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) statistics showing that industry fatalities rose by an enormous 55% in the past year. The statistics...

The Shadow Minister for Energy and the Green New Deal, Attends Factory Tour at One of the UK’s Leading Modular Development and Construction Companies

25th July 2023

Alan Whitehead MP for Southampton Test and Shadow Minister for Energy and the Green New Deal, visited Stelling Properties, a leading modular development and construction company based in Winchester, earlier this month following initial...

Why more housebuilders should adopt modular construction

24th July 2023

Dave Lancaster, Senior Commercial Manager at Uponor, discusses how offsite construction and the systems used in modular assemblies have advanced in recent years and why...

Product certification; more than just a certificate

24th July 2023

Certification and independent validation of performance has never been more important. Andrew Way, associate director at the Steel Construction Institute (SCI), provides an overview about the value of product certification and highlights the...

Offsite Awards finalists showcase best in industry

24th July 2023

The much-anticipated Offsite Awards returns this year to the Coventry Building Society Arena on 19 September for an evening of celebration and success sharing. In a year of much change and innovation, offsite businesses are rising to...

Morrell review proposes new regulatory regime

23rd July 2023

The fire at Grenfell Tower has exposed serious weaknesses in the regulation of construction activity and construction products. Ordered in the wake of disturbing evidence heard from material manufacturers at the public inquiry, the government has...

Jamie Brenton managing director of Brebur

22nd July 2023

In an interview with light steel framing magazine, Jamie Brenton talks about his career in the light steel sector and details of a project he recently presented at the focus on framing conference. Q: Can you share with our readers your...

Is light steel framing the most advanced material in offsite technology?

21st July 2023

Our guest contributor Steph Hazlegreaves, digital managing editor for PBC Today answers some opportune questions and explores whether light steel framing is truly the most technically advanced material in the offsite technology portfolio. ...

9 significant opportunities exist for offsite manufacturers to help their clients in their drive for low carbon construction projects

21st July 2023

A new report, published by the Supply Chain Sustainability School, reveals that 9 significant opportunities exist for offsite manufacturers to help their clients in their drive...

Built Environment Industry Celebrates Major Milestone In Sustainability

21st July 2023

200 companies leading the way for a sustainable future through the Supply Chain Sustainability School, plus 'Future Workforce' initiative launched to develop sustainability knowledge and green skills of...

Box Architects’ latest collaboration with McCarthy Stone

20th July 2023

Situated in an area known locally as the square in the heart of Maghull near Liverpool, McCarthy Stone are developing a new retirement living complex using a light steel frame system manufactured by Sigmat. Using this fast-track, tried...

Radically rethinking reuse to cut carbon in steel

19th July 2023

Conversations about decarbonisation must continue at pace and for these discussions to bring about real change, as an industry we have to push forward in a number of areas, one of those being the acceleration of our...

Manufacturing firm rebrands as part of broader growth strategy

19th July 2023

A manufacturing firm that has an office in Elland has launched a brand change as part of an expansion drive. Sigmat, with a manufacturing facility and support centre in Leeds and design and engineering offices in Skipton and Elland, aims...

Brierley Hill development to offer affordable homes to rent

18th July 2023

A NEW housing scheme earmarked for Brierley Hill aims to transform a derelict site and offer families struggling to afford rent a good quality and energy efficient home. The former Wood & Moore Builders Merchants in Wallows Road,...

Algeco produces offsite construction preparation guide

18th July 2023

Modula developer Algeco has launched a new certified continuous professional development (CPD) course, aimed at helping building designers better prepare for working with offsite systems. The presentation named, 'Form follows function...

Offsite Solutions awarded £5million contract at Square Gardens

18th July 2023

Offsite Solutions, the UK's leading bathroom pod manufacturer, has been awarded two contracts totalling £5 million for nearly 1,500 bathroom pods for Downing's first co-living scheme in Manchester, boosting its sustainable credentials. ...

Decarbonising the health sector with modular construction

17th July 2023

As the climate crisis intensifies, the need for sustainable healthcare facilities to support growing demand is becoming more vital than ever. Dan Allison, divisional director of Premier Modular, explores how modular construction can aid in...

New Algeco CPD sets out How to Design for Offsite Construction

17th July 2023

There's a growing consensus that Offsite Construction has a significant role in the future of the construction industry. With that in mind, Algeco, Europe's leading modular solutions brand, has launched a new certified Continuous...

Enevate Homes sees demand for modular skyrocket

17th July 2023

Enevate Homes, a national and independent provider of modular homes, has seen turnover increase by 118% this year as the need for a sustainable housing solution grows. The modular housebuilder saw its turnover jump from £3.9million...

Donaldson Timber Systems launches house range

17th July 2023

Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has launched the Donaldson Timber Systems House Range. The range of 18 core house types includes cottage flats with a mix of one and two bedrooms;...

What went wrong for Ilke Homes?

14th July 2023

Following the collapse of the Knaresborough-based business lauded as a pioneer of modular construction, Matilda Battersby asks the experts what happened and how other businesses in the space can avoid a similar fate After a...

MMC builds Newport 12 new low-carbon homes in just one year

13th July 2023

Newport's Hill Street House ticks all the green boxes as ZED PODS employs offsite construction, local labour and materials, and an under-used car park to supply new accommodation close to jobs and facilities Hill Street House is one of...

Laing O’Rourke unveils kit of parts building prototype

13th July 2023

Laing O'Rourke has launched a 'platform' approach to design and construction which can be applied to buildings in a range of sectors.Laing O'Rourke has launched a 'platform' approach to design and construction which can be applied to buildings in...

Weston boss distances himself from modular at offsite factory launch

13th July 2023

Bob Weston says 'no comparison' between failed volumetric ventures like Ilke and his panellised system The man behind a brand-new £45m robotised offsite housing factory in Essex with capacity to supply 4,000 homes a year has...

Look Out for New Mineral Trends

13th July 2023

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published a new regional construction and mineral products markets report, giving a detailed assessment of historic, current and future trends across every region of Great Britain. ...

A Winning Combination

12th July 2023

Although competing materials on many levels, concrete and timber can combine to provide sustainable hybrid building solutions that will be evidenced by some pioneering developments in Finland. Finland's leading precast concrete...

Mastering Whiskey Store Construction

11th July 2023

Constructing a whiskey store is a delicate affair. As O'Reilly Precast appreciate, the significance of selecting the right materials is essential and precast concrete has proven to be a superior option, offering a wealth of benefits...

Tried and True Precast Solutions

10th July 2023

Carlow Concrete are the market leader in water retaining precast concrete structures in both the United Kingdom & Ireland – what do they provide? The flagship product of Carlow Concrete is the Carlow Tank. Recognised...

Pick Everard completes £286m Leicester prison

10th July 2023

A BRAND-NEW category C resettlement prison has completed in Leicester, delivering more than 600 permanent jobs in the local area, with a core focus on prisoner rehabilitation through skills-based training and employment...

Precast Concrete: Manchester Aesthetics

7th July 2023

Manchester Goods Yard is the fulcrum for Enterprise City, a new digital media technology hub in Manchester city centre that has used precast concrete to provide stunning new work and leisure facilities. Architects Chapman...

Etex acquires UK company Superglass and strengthens its European footprint in the sustainable insulation market

7th July 2023

Etex, the global building materials manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight construction, closed the acquisition of UK insulation producer Superglass. With this deal, Etex extends its European footprint for sustainable insulation beyond its...

New £45m offsite construction facility to deliver up to 4,000 new homes per year

6th July 2023

British Offsite, the build offsite company of Weston Group plc, has launched 'Horizon', a new £45m 137,000 sq ft offsite construction factory in Braintree Designed in collaboration with Swedish robotic engineering firm Randek AB, which...

Precast Concrete: Re-energising Prison Estates

6th July 2023

Precast concrete has a huge role to play in the construction of new prisons and revitalising the UK's custodial estate. One project at HMP Millsike, York will also see the development of the UK's first 'all-electric' prison. ...

100% recyclable infinitely reusable

6th July 2023

The offsite industry can play a vital role in achieving a circular economy, reducing the burden on nature by ensuring resources remain in use as long as possible. Large scale use of...

British Offsite to build 4,000 homes a year in new off-site factory

5th July 2023

While other leading names are busy getting out of offsite manufacturing, British Offsite is about to move into a new £45m factory to manufacture up to 4,000 new homes a year. The new 137,000 sq ft factory, on the Horizon Business Park in...

Modular precision could be the perfect partner for passive fire protection

5th July 2023

Liam Blears, business and technical development manager for Facades at FSi, discusses the advantages modern methods of construction bring to ensure optimal passive fire protection When it comes to passive fire protection, staying ahead of the...

Two new panelised building systems welcomed to NHBC Accepts

5th July 2023

Warranty and insurance provider NHBC has welcomed two new panelised building systems to NHBC Accepts – LoCal Homes' ECO200 timber frame and Fusion Steel Framing's FusionX™ light gauge steel frame NHBC Accepts is endorsed by the...

Precast Concrete: Precast Transformations

5th July 2023

Precast concrete specialists FP McCann have delivered many projects successfully including two landmark education schemes for York and Leicester Universities. FP McCann's Precast Off-Site Building Products Division has worked in...

McAvoy appointed to build the new Orsett Heath Academy in Essex

5th July 2023

Leading UK and Ireland offsite manufacturer McAvoy has been awarded a £37.5m project by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver the new Orsett Heath Academy, part of the South West Essex Community Education Trust (SWECET) in Thurrock,...

More than 80 ex-employees take legal action against Ilke Homes

4th July 2023

Former staff have instructed lawyers to determine whether they're eligible for compensation More than 80 ex-Ilke Homes staff are taking legal action against their former employer claiming they were not properly consulted over...

Precast Concrete: Mass Appeal

4th July 2023

Familiar to all in the construction world and a mainstay of the offsite sector, precast concrete is at the centre of many landmark projects. This special section of the magazine highlights some of the award winning schemes where precast...

New guide simplifies framing specifications

4th July 2023

VOESTALPINE METSEC HAS LAUNCHED A NEW ONLINE VERSION OF ITS POPULAR SPECIFICATION GUIDE FOR METFRAME, THE MARKET LEADING, PRE-PANELISED OFFSITE FRAMING SOLUTION. In keeping with the modern trend, the new edition will be available as a...

A ‘Perfect Storm’?

3rd July 2023

Bill Gates reportedly said that a lot of his success was down to being at the 'right place at the right time'. Like Bill, others were in the same place, but the difference was that he acted while others waited. Today the use of...

The Housing Forum Futures Network launches their route map for new home delivery

3rd July 2023

The Housing Forum Futures Network is comprised of individuals working across all parts of the housing and construction sector and have created and published the Route Map for New Home Delivery to map out how different organisations and...

Finance providers report success in the modular construction sector, facilitating more than £500m worth of projects

3rd July 2023

SAF Solutions, one of the UK's leading providers of bespoke finance and commercial solutions reports the company has successfully closed £86m worth of transactions for modular construction projects in the past two years. ...

Etex Group launch new offsite construction brand, Remagin

2nd July 2023

GLOBAL BUILDING MATERIALS COMPANY ETEX GROUP IS DRIVING INNOVATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY BY LAUNCHING A NEW BRAND, REMAGIN – FOCUSED ON OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION. The trend towards greater offsite production has prompted Etex Group...

New Fire-Rated Breather Membranes

30th June 2023

Partel, a leading manufacturer of airtight and windtight membranes, has developed two new fire-rated breather membranes that exceed current fire-safety regulation levels for high-rise and high-risk buildings: EXOPERM DURO A1 and...

Value, not cost, is the achievement of MMC

30th June 2023

Will cost be the death of Modern Methods of...

Ilke Homes sinks into administration with most of firm's 1,100 staff set to lose their jobs

30th June 2023

'All activities to cease' as loss-making modular housebuilder fails to find a buyer Modular housebuilder Ilke Homes has been put into administration, the company confirmed this morning, having been unable to secure a buyer...

How MMC housebuilder Starship is building the future with low-carbon homes and innovative partnerships

30th June 2023

Wirral-based MMC housebuilder Starship is showcasing its latest housing projects and future plans. Specialising in using technology to construct low-carbon homes, Starship is positioning itself as a leader in the delivery of future homes Last...

Ilke Homes falls into administration

30th June 2023

Modular house builder ilke Homes has been placed into administration after failing to find a buyer for the business. Most of the 1,150 staff were made redundant on Friday afternoon with a small number being retained to assist the...

Beattie Passive adds to project management, design, HR & manufacturing teams

30th June 2023

Passivhaus pioneer and modular construction specialist Beattie Passive, a member of the Passivhaus Trust, the AECB and the Good Homes Alliance, has made a series of appointments to strengthen its project management, HR, and architectural...

The Larsen Kit of Parts

29th June 2023

Building regulations, environmental impact and rising fuel prices are driving demand for a genuine fabric first approach to low energy buildings. In response, Timber Innovations has launched a new innovative, systemised...

Decarbonising construction: why modular buildings are improving the industry’s footprint

29th June 2023

Traditional construction methods continue to drive the industry's significant carbon footprint. David Harris, CEO, Premier Modular, explores how modular construction is the solution to decreasing carbon emissions associated with...

Everyday Net Zero Options

28th June 2023

Net Zero Panels has launched as a new division of the Premier Modular Group and is set to minimise construction's embodied carbon through offsite components and panelised solutions. Joining the Premier Group alongside...

Etex Group announces new offsite construction brand

28th June 2023

Etex Group has launched Remagin, a new offsite construction brand which brings together Yorkshire-based Sigmat and Durham-based EOS and Horizon, operating from Ireland The offsite construction trend has prompted Etex Group to...

Join us at the home of offsite innovation

28th June 2023

The construction industry is facing a time of unprecedented change, innovation is happening at pace and keeping up-to date with the latest information is crucial to success. Advanced offsite construction approaches combined with smart digital...

Meaningful Construction Change

27th June 2023

What does Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibilities offer the offsite sector and what more can you do to apply these principles to your business? David Emery, Consultant at the Supply Chain Sustainability...

Etex Group launch new offsite construction brand

27th June 2023

Global building materials company Etex Group is driving innovation in the construction industry by launching a new brand focused on offsite construction. The trend towards greater offsite production has prompted Etex...

Offsite Solutions launches new design options for build to rent bathrooms

27th June 2023

Offsite Solutions has launched a new range of design finishes for build to rent bathrooms. The GRP composite pods reduce the ongoing maintenance over the life of the bathroom, and reduce operating costs by at least 90 percent The...

I’m talking about a Revolution

27th June 2023

Some may think it's too bold a statement, but there's a reason I'm inviting people to the launch of Horizon – our 137,000 square feet, state-of-the-art, light gauge steel panel assembly line – and declaring a Revolution in...

Persimmon gets green light for timber frame factory

26th June 2023

Planning approval has been granted by Charnwood Borough Council for Persimmon to build its new Space4 timber frame factory near Loughborough. The factory is believed to be the biggest of its kind in the UK and will produce...

Aligning Offsite with Social Value

26th June 2023

'Social value' is much more than a buzzword. It is central to offsite manufacture's wider development as a better way to build on all sorts of different levels. We sat down with Penny Anderson, Head of Social Impact at Akerlof, to find out...

Designing with Data in Mind

26th June 2023

Simon Reid, Managing Director at Lungfish Architects, explains how their data-rich approach to design has led to success in delivering multiple projects across the education sector. The role of data is a fundamental...

YB Fixings – From the Ground Up

26th June 2023

YB Fixings Ltd was established as a private limited company in 1979 and became part of the Indutrade family in 2017. Our head office is in Swindon, Wiltshire and we have a National Sales Team that covers the UK and Ireland. We...

Ensuring Transparency and Accountability

25th June 2023

Can EXAP and the Golden Thread help the construction industry increase transparency and accountability to secure better building safety? Robert Cridford, Technical Manager for Siniat explains how. Many questions have been raised...

Keeping Up With Evolving Demands

24th June 2023

Mark Rooney, Rental Divisional Director at Premier Modular, discusses healthcare challenges, and how temporary modular units can help NHS Trusts meet and balance huge demands on services. NHS healthcare services are continuing...

Safe and Secure Accommodation

23rd June 2023

Algeco has been awarded a Framework contract (Wave 1) totalling £21.9million to supply secure units to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), with the option to order further units. Wave 1 of the CCS framework (current framework RM6014)...

HS2 begins assembling UK’s first offsite viaduct as cost of delays revealed

23rd June 2023

Phasing delays estimated to cost taxpayer £366m Assembly of the UK's first major railway viaduct to be manufactured entirely off-site has begun in Buckinghamshire. The 880m-long Thames Valley Viaduct will eventually...

Modular Firm’s Revenue Doubles Over Three Years

23rd June 2023

"Extensive" public sector work has helped offsite specialist firm Reds10 see its third consecutive year of growth in both revenue and profit. Reds10's revenue for the year to 31 March 2023 rose by 32 per cent to reach £83.8m,...

Places for People explores alternatives to delivery under £100m deal with troubled Ilke

23rd June 2023

Housing association looking at a "different route" to housing delivery on some of its sites as Ilke Homes talks to investors Places for People is exploring alternatives to delivering homes through its £100m deal...

Architecture of Sufficiency

22nd June 2023

Opening in January 2023, the Black & White Building has become the latest in a series of landmark structures showcasing the best in timber technology and sustainable architecture. Design-led workspace specialist The Office...

Groundworks firm could take £2m hit if Ilke collapses

22nd June 2023

£98m turnover Tamdown is working on two jobs for troubled modular specialist Essex-based groundworks contractor Tamdown faces a £2m hit if ailing modular housebuilder Ilke Homes collapses. The...

Berkeley backpedals on modular factory production

21st June 2023

London house builder Berkeley Group has applied the brakes to production of modular homes from its new factory at Northfleet, Kent. The firm this morning said it noted "the decision of other parties to exit the industry due to the...

Ilke gives itself two weeks to find buyer as firm files notice of intention to appoint administrator

21st June 2023

Action gives troubled modular housebuilder two week breathing space from creditors in which to sell company Modular housebuilder Ilke Homes has confirmed it has filed a notice to...

Berkeley warns of supply chain distress – and cools on modular

21st June 2023

Leading house-builder Berkeley has raised an alert over the financial health of its suppliers. Berkeley Group chief executive Rob Perrins said that despite inflation now abating, some suppliers were at risk and his company was trying to...

Timber for mind and body building

21st June 2023

Timber plays many roles in a learning environment with structural solutions only one of them. Mila Duncheva, Business Development Manager UK & Ireland, at Stora Enso Building Solutions outlines it contributions to lifelong learning. ...

Reds10 full year results outperform market

21st June 2023

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Making more sustainable product choices

20th June 2023

Reducing the environmental impact of projects has never been more important. Here, Paul Whittall, Business Development Manager at Uponor explains how choosing the right products from a responsible supply...

Universal Standards

20th June 2023

Can a single modular solution create a platform? David Johnson, UK Preconstruction Director at Volumetric Building Companies, believes the future of UK offsite construction is in need of urgent change. ...

Tamdown faces £2m hit if ilke Homes collapses

19th June 2023

Groundworks contractor Tamdown stands to lose £2m if modular housing contractor ilke Homes falls into administration. Its AIM-listed parent company Nexus issued a profit warning to the market following the Enquirer's report yesterday...

Case study: Tekla get performance upgrade

19th June 2023

Trimble has announced the introduction of the latest versions of its Tekla® software for constructible Building Information Modelling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management. Tekla Structures 2023,...

Connect Modular appointed on £1.2bn public sector affordable homes framework

16th June 2023

Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group, has been appointed to the LHC Procurement Group's (LHC) new Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) of new homes (NH3) Framework. The four-year framework, which is now live and is...

Algeco and Modulaire Group delivers 26% reduction in carbon emissions

16th June 2023

Algeco parent company, Modulaire Group, has published its latest Global Sustainability Report today showing a 26% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction for the global business...

100% Recyclable Infinitely Reusable

16th June 2023

Large scale use of raw materials is standard in construction, but as Mike Fairey, Chair of the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) says – there must be a better way. The offsite industry can play a vital role in achieving...

French house-builder teams up with UK modular specialist

15th June 2023

TopHat, the UK-based manufacturer of prefabricated houses, has formed a partnership with French house-builder Nexity to accelerate the development of off-site construction in France. No details about the Nexity-TopHat partnership have been...

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