Buildoffsite is excited to welcome Bio-SIP™ (Biological-based Structural Insulated Panels) as its newest member. Bio-SIP™ offers an innovative, eco-friendly solution for the construction industry, utilising post-consumer waste, such as recycled plastic bottles, for insulation cores, paired with natural fibre skins for structural facings. This approach provides a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional…
Read moreWe are thrilled to share exciting news from the forefront of sustainable construction! BIOHAUS®, from our new member HEMSPAN have created an innovative bio-based MMC CAT 2 panellised building system, this has achieved a significant milestone by securing accreditation from BOPAS (BuildOffsite Property Assurance Scheme) for buildings up to three storeys.…
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that the innovative, bio-based, MMC CAT 2 panellised building system, BIOHAUS®, has received prestigious accreditation from BOPAS (BuildOffsite Property Assurance Scheme) for buildings up to three storeys. This milestone confirms that the climate-positive, whole-house system meets the highest industry standards for robustness and durability, providing…
Read moreThe community is delighted to announce the newest member: Incredible Husk International! With a rich history dating back to the 70s, Incredible Husk brings a legacy of innovation and sustainability to the global network. Where They Began: Incredible Husk's journey began with a visionary inventor witnessing the environmental devastation caused…
Read moreInternational Standards Organisation (ISO) developing Standards for Prefabricated buildings for adoption in the UK The International Standards Committee ISO TC/59 continues to drive forward standards for the offsite industry. ISO has just approved a new sub-committee to develop Standards for prefabricated buildings. The new Standards will be adopted in the…
Read moreA first look at the future of informed, value-based decision-making in the built environment is now available. The Construction Innovation Hub’s Value Toolkit has today (26th April 2021) moved into a pivotal phase, giving early implementers a chance to pilot the new approach that will drive better social, environmental, and…
Read moreFiona has a 25-year career in sales and business development behind her. She developed her experience within the construction industry during 11 years' in an agency environment, seeking out new opportunities and leads for organisations across multiple sectors. In particular, she was involved in running and taking part in many…
Read moreFollowing the successful launch at our Member’s Meeting on the 8th April, we are delighted to share further details on our new manifesto, Sector Working Groups, Client Group & events & knowledge sharing approach for members. Thank you to those of you that joined and participated to the launch, and…
Read moreDoug is a construction professional with well over 40 years’ practical experience in the construction and civil engineering industry. He has worked for Contractor, Consultant and Client organisations in Education, Retail, Transport, Pharmaceutical and Military. His career in the aviation sector started in April 1998, on major projects across the…
Read morePremier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has delivered a new, purpose-designed £1.7m ward building at North Middlesex University Hospital, reducing the programme to just six weeks on site to help the Trust rapidly expand ward capacity to re-start elective care services. There was an urgent requirement…
Read morePREMIER MODULAR AWARDED £9.8M PROJECT FOR NEW UNIT AT ST PETER’S HOSPITAL Premier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has been awarded a £9.8m project for Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to build a 62-bed Priority Assessment Unit at St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey.…
Read moreThe Construction Innovation Hub has partnered up with Cardiff University and its Digital Compliance (D-COM) Network, to develop a ‘digital ecosystem’ to support construction firms in navigating the complex regulatory landscape with greater ease and certainty. The digital ecosystem will, for the first time, integrate and make more accessible, the…
Read moreAt WS Transportation we specialise in logistics for the construction industry and high & heavy haulage. We offer a diverse range of services across the UK including; flatbed transport, general ambient transport, building transport, mechanical offload and warehousing. Learn more about us
Read moreCIRIA will hold a virtual meeting on 20th April 2021 from 2 pm to 4 pm to explore the challenges posed on assessing the need for, installing and verifying gas protection measures through presentations from Andrew Jackson, NHBC, Anthony Goode, Visqueen, Geoff Card, GB Card and Partners and Chris Pitchford, Rollalong. This will be followed by…
Read moreLocal authorities across the UK are being encouraged to ‘go digital’ in their approach to the design, construction and operation of their buildings and estates. A new video produced by the Construction Innovation Hub with the support of the Local Authorities Working Group seeks to challenge a perception prevalent amongst some local authorities that Building…
Read moreOver the last few months the UK Government has launched or supported a number of significant reports and initiatives to encourage better performance from public sector clients and their suppliers. There are three that could provide particular stimulation to the offsite industry. In the summer of last year, the Construction…
Read moreBuildoffsite is a membership organisation, with over 100 members from the construction and manufacturing industries. Their mission is to be the trusted, independent voice of the UK construction industry with respect to off-site and pre-manufacturing, and to provide all relevant support to our members and other stakeholders to enable them…
Read moreThe Construction Playbook, published at the end of 2020, outlines how most of England's public sector construction procurement is going to be carried out in the coming years. It contains a lot of guidance, with focus upon safety, MMC, and whole life cost and carbon optimisation. It also stresses the…
Read moreA year ago, our most pressing concerns were about what issues businesses faced due to the uncertainty of leaving the European Union and what events we would be delivering to our members. This is potentially the biggest challenge for businesses in the past 40 years needing to demonstrate resilience in…
Read morePremier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has announced a strong financial performance with a 23 per cent increase in turnover to £65.3m and a 35 per cent rise in profit to £10.6m, according to its latest accounts which have just been released. Premier’s financial performance is…
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