View Mark Farmer’s keynote and speakers presentations Modern methods of construction was the topic of discussion at BRE’s workshop – Raising the Bar for Offsite Construction – held on the 26th April 2018. Nick Whitehouse, from Buildoffsite, welcomed a packed lecture theatre and industry experts from across the supply chain. With modular…
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Read moreAs clients and contractors increasingly turn to modular manufacturers to help improve quality and speed of construction on site, modular manufacturers in turn are in a constant search for improved process and manufacturing efficiencies. Tekla will run a Webinar on: The benefits of moving from 2D to 3D - single…
Read more"The construction industry is vital to solving some of the pressing problems facing the UK, such as a lack of affordable housing and replacing ageing infrastructure. Whilst off-site manufacturing is not a new idea, the level of technology now available means it is much more viable as a modern method…
Read more1 May 2018 A RICS Seminar with our own Prof. Nick Whitehouse, Senior Research Fellow (Architecture) and Visiting Professor, Oxford Brookes University. The cost and sustainability benefits of off-site modular build could well prove vital in solving the shortage of new housing in the UK. Attend this seminar to understand: Affordability…
Read moreRead the RICS World Built Environment Forum article with contributions from our very own Dennis Seal here
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce that Buildoffsite member Bryden Wood has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of ‘Innovation’. The award recognises two key innovations: - Using new data driven tools and techniques to maximise the impact of any investment (a process we call ‘Chip Thinking®’)…
Read moreRaising the bar for offsite construction – a free workshop BRE, Watford 9:30am 12.45pm, Thursday 26th April Join BRE, Buildoffsite and a range of key speakers for a discussion about the quality and performance of offsite housing and the contribution it can make to resolving the UK housing crisis. The…
Read moreThe Institute of Civil Engineering's publication Civil Engineering is planning a special issue for November 2019 on projects and innovation in offsite and smart construction and have put out a call for Papers. Aspects of particular interest include but are not limited to, Benefits and risks of offsite construction Planning and procurement Digital…
Read moreThe Linking Innovation To Societal Needs (LITSoN) project is producing a database of innovation relevant to the UK water sector. It will accelerate uptake of new solutions by water companies through improved collaboration and by identifying multi-regional opportunities for the supply chain. Water companies representing over 80% of the market undertook…
Read moreOn the 25th May 2018, one of the biggest changes to UK data privacy law comes into effect. What does this mean for you staying in touch with BUILDOFFSITE? In coming weeks, we will be writing to all our contacts including BUILDOFFSITE members, collaborators and customers outlining how we will…
Read moreBuildoffsite members Vision Modular talking to ITV about modular construction on ITV News Take a look inside their modular factory in Bedford, where they will work on the tallest building that will actually be in Croydon and at the 95% completed offsite apartments. The Vision Modular Systems’ manufacturing process is…
Read morehttps://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/3026507/bre-cements-new-product-standards-for-modular-home Modular homes can be manufactured offsite, producing less waste and lower emissions than traditional building techniques.
Read moreSome of our key Water Hub members sharing their outlooks on Offsite in the Water Industry in the latest edition of Water and Waste Water Treatment
Read moreThe Buildoffsite Rail Hub invites members to review the opportunities identified by WSP for building 250,000 homes above railway lines in London. Bill Price, Strategic Growth Director at WSP, has invited Buildoffsite members to a presentation on his report, “Out of Thin Air - Building above London’s rail lines”, as many of…
Read moreBuildoffsite and Ciria launch new research. At present there is no industry standard methodology for assessing the benefits of off-site techniques against traditional construction practices. Most assessments are made through the client’s tender process on a case by case basis. This may not provide for an easy comparison between approaches…
Read moreYorkshire Water are currently recruiting 2 x Design Development Engineers (DfMA) to work within their Standard Products and Solutions Team based in Leeds. Yorkshire Water are an active member of the Buildoffsite Water Hub and are fully embracing Offsite Delivery methods. This is an exciting opportunity for DfMA Engineers to…
Read moreBuildoffsite on the GLA Offsite Housing report ‘Designed, sealed, delivered” released today: " This report sets out how a once immature offsite housing market has matured and come of age. The speed of this sector's maturity should act as a clear indicator and at the same time a warning to…
Read moreWe think this is a great opportunity, for anyone in the offsite or modular construction industry, so have decided to bring your attention to it, as there's only a few weeks left to get the ball rolling: It's been an exciting year for Cadcoe, a training provider of 2D and 3D…
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