The 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,…
Read moreAs part of the largest government hospital building programme in a generation, NHS is seeking suppliers' engagement in ensuring timelines are met for building 48 new Hospitals by 2030. NHS has now published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to promote early market engagement, publicly announcing the commencement of their initial…
Read morePremier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has been awarded a place on the new £330m LHC Modular Buildings Framework. Premier’s appointment to the framework covers the design, supply and installation of both temporary and permanent modular buildings to NHS trusts, local authorities, social landlords, and…
Read moreFollowing our inaugural Client Group meeting yesterday, we're delighted to introduce to you our series of Sector Working Group meetings commencing 8th June. Each sector working group's annual work plan will identify activities and opportunities for collaborative output and impact; to benefit members own business objectives, the Client Group, other…
Read moreThe RIBA is aiming to showcase the highest quality architecture through the use of DfMA in the new edition of the DfMA Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work. They would like to ensure these case studies cover the key sectors where DfMA is being used, illustrate use across the…
Read moreThe Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme (BOPAS), launched in 2013, was the first systemic assurance process developed with the aim of elevating Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to mainstream status within the construction industry and it continues to represent the gold standard accreditation within the sector. BOPAS has maintained this status…
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…
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