Recognising the growth in popularity of rotating machines with high-reach capabilities across Europe, JCB is extending its rotary portfolio, with the launch of the 555-260R. The new model builds upon the versatility and lifting capabilities of the world’s number one telehandler line-up. 5.5-tonne maximum lift capacity 25.5m maximum working height…
Read moreOn 7th October, UK Construction Week (UKCW), the country’s largest built environment event ended on a high after three days packed full of the latest innovations and products, networking opportunities and specialist seminars. The first major live event of its kind since lockdown began, it marked a turning point in…
Read moreThe first BOPAS Forum was held on the 14th September and served as the basis for open discussion and feedback as to the performance of the scheme and of proposed changes to take account of organisations who have progressed digitisation within their design, manufacturing and construction scopes of accreditation. The…
Read moreMichael Crane, Head of Innovation at CIMC MBS Systems Holding Company Ltd presented with his BOPAS certificate by Mark Farmer, MMC Champion, at the BOPAS Forum held on the 14th September CIMC MBS System Since its inception in 2004, the volumetric system developed by CIMC Modular Building Systems has provided…
Read moreJennifer Higgins, Managing Director of The Wee House Group presented with their BOPAS certificate by Mark Farmer, MMC Champion, at the BOPAS Forum Held on the 14th September Connect Modular, part of The Wee House Group, supplies affordable modular homes to housing association and housing developers across the UK. The…
Read moreLucas Shone, Project Director at Boutique Modern being presented with their BOPAS certificate by Mark Farmer at the BOPAS Forum held on the 14th September in Dudley Boutique Modern: is a modular buildings manufacturer who specialise in housing products for local authorities and housing associations. BOPAS Accreditation: "We found the BOPAS approval…
Read morePremier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite specialists, has achieved BOPAS accreditation for its modular living solutions, following its expansion into the residential sector. Established in 1956 and with a long track record in offsite construction, Premier has five factories at its production centre in East Yorkshire. It has…
Read moreThe World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has officially launched bold, new requirements for the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment to address embodied carbon emissions in the built environment, as well as a document outlining best practice for carbon offsetting. The built environment is responsible for almost 40% of global carbon…
Read moreThe Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a new edition of the Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work, alongside an accompanying guide. The new Overlay aligns with the 2020 Plan of Work and details the relevant tasks that must be actioned…
Read moreThe Infrastructure and Projects Authority has published today its Roadmap to 2030 – a clear and bold plan to drive a step change in infrastructure performance. Central to this plan is the adoption of a platforms approach to construction. Jaimie Johnston MBE, board director at Bryden Wood, says: “The Roadmap…
Read moreSustainability Tool partners with Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a free carbon calculator for supply chains 2 September, London, UK — Sustainability Tool, a software application designed to help organisations and supply chains track and measure their sustainability performance, has today launched a carbon calculator, in partnership with the…
Read moreNG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, has appointed Matthew Towner as regional director for London and Andrew French as director of ICT. Matthew has enjoyed a successful career in engineering and joins NG Bailey from SES Engineering Services, where for the past three and a half…
Read moreNG Bailey has been championing offsite manufacturing techniques since the 1990s. Now in its centenary year, the company is a partner in the Construction Innovation Hub’s Platform Design Programme – the largest ever Government-backed research and development programme in the industry. The Construction Innovation Hub is playing a key role…
Read moreModern methods of construction have the potential to revolutionise house building and assist in reaching the target of 300,000 homes per year. They bring high-quality design, innovative building methods and, perhaps most importantly, have significant sustainability benefits. But while a good start has been made, the uptake in MMC use…
Read morePremier Modular has been awarded multi-million-pound contracts to provide project offices and welfare facilities for 15 sites that form part of the first phase of HS2 – the high-speed line which will deliver much needed rail capacity across the UK. Awarded by Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture (SCS JV), the…
Read morePremier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has announced the acquisition of NetZero Buildings by the Premier Group for an undisclosed sum. NetZero Buildings and Premier Modular are both part of Cabot Square’s private equity portfolio. The consolidation creates one of the strongest groups in the fast-growing…
Read moreIn a bid to promote, support and increase the adoption of offsite and pre-manufactured solutions for the built Environment the UK BIM Alliance is delighted to announce a formal affiliation with Buildoffsite. Joe Dyde, Business Manager, Buildoffsite said: “Buildoffsite are thrilled to become an Affiliate member of the UK BIM…
Read more‘The Greenest Building Is… One That Is Already Built.’ - Carl Elefante AIA, LEED AP (2007) in The Journal of National Trust for Historic Perseveration, Volume 21 – No 4. Elefante’s coined phrase poses great significance today, despite his article being written 14 years ago. Considering the world’s race to…
Read moreBackground The Government’s Industrial Strategy - Construction Sector deal sees the four goals of Construction 2025 being met by focusing on three strategic areas: digital techniques, offsite manufacturing and whole life asset performance. Offsite construction is further supported by the Government’s commitment to offsite construction for capital build projects from…
Read moreClimate change is increasing ambient temperatures and the incidences of extreme weather events. Both of these are forecast to increase the incidence of corrosion of rebar in concrete. It is reported that there are $2.7 trillion of repairs required to infrastructure. Buildoffsite is producing a collaborative report with Mott MacDonald,…
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