Industry News

The construction world is ever-changing, with new technologies and digital developments happening all the time. In such a fast-paced industry, keeping up with news and announcements can be difficult. 

Here on the Offsite Hub, we are dedicated to keeping you updated with the most informative and topical stories in the construction industry but with a particular focus on modern methods of construction and offsite construction techniques. We select the most relevant stories for you to stay up to date with the world of light steel frame, volumetric modular technology, structural timber precast concrete hybrid solutions and MEP innovations. 

Please see below stories which are from a range of sources and are focused articles and press releases on the most dynamic developments in the offsite industry including official pieces from our own Offsite Magazine and full coverage of the offsite awards winners.



Trimble and Howick at Offsite Expo – a round-up

1st October 2023

The Offsite Expo remains a key date in the construction calendar, and it's clear to see why, with a real buzz and excitement around the themes of digitalisation, innovation and collaboration. The Trimble team had a...

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Integra Invests to Cut Carbon Footprint

21st September 2023

Modular building specialist Integra Buildings has announced a £1million programme of investment at its East Yorkshire site to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. Integra is driving down emissions at its headquarters in Paull,...

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MTX Awarded Complex Northwick Park Hospital Project

20th September 2023

A 32-bed short-stay ward for Northwick Park Hospital London is being created above the existing A&E department by MTX in one of the most complex build programmes ever undertaken by the company. More than 50 structural steel modules...

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Portakabin Expands Executive Team

20th September 2023

Portakabin has added three new leaders to its executive team as the company bolsters its dominant position in the offsite industry. With the recent acquisition of healthcare specialist Darwin Group, Portakabin is making serious inroads in...

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Reds10 Appoints New COO

19th September 2023

Vertically integrated offsite construction specialist Reds10 has welcomed Shaun Tate as Chief Operating Officer (COO), to support and accelerate its ambition to become the leader in a new breed of Tier 1 contractors. The appointment...

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New eBook to Help Steel Fabricators Boost Efficiency & Profitability

19th September 2023

Steel fabricators are facing a challenging market, with price rises, increased client demand and a renewed focus on sustainability. With this in mind, Trimble has released a new eBook with the aim of demonstrating how digital technologies...

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New Algeco Electrical Testing Spearheads Turnkey Service

18th September 2023

Leading modular and offsite building solutions brand Algeco has introduced a new post-handover electrical testing service for its full range of site accommodation. Alongside this is an extended choice on Algeco 360 turnkey climate control...

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First Tranche of Kilmarnock Modular Homes Handed Over

18th September 2023

Connect Modular and Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) were delighted to host Scottish Government Minister for Housing, Paul McLennan MSP along with Provost Jim Todd to welcome CHA's first residents to their first volumetric modular,...

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Council Named Client of the Year for Zero-Carbon Homes

17th September 2023

Mid Devon District Council received the prestigious Client of the Year award in the South West's Constructing Excellence Awards, whilst being shortlisted for further regional accolades. The standout projects that led to this recognition...

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NG Bailey Secures £150M of Engineering Contracts

17th September 2023

NG Bailey has announced a raft of contract wins worth over £150million for its engineering business, in the last quarter, as it continues to build on its industry-leading expertise in the mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP)...

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STA Set for Offsite Expo 2023

15th September 2023

Following the success of previous years' partnerships, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is proud to once again be an Industry Partner with Offsite Expo, taking place on the 19-20 September at the Coventry Building Society Arena....

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Frameclad Expand Team

15th September 2023

Transitioning from a merchant to a manufacturer of steel systems and components was said to have been a 'stroke of genius' and instrumental in the growth of the Frameclad business. After 15 years and driven by customer demand, Frameclad...

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Smith’s Garden Ready to Grow

14th September 2023

Modular specialist Elements Europe have been awarded a central Birmingham build-to-rent (BTR) residential contract. Acting as both the main contractor and offsite manufacturer, Elements Europe will deliver a full turnkey solution to the...

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SoloHaus & Affordable Homes for Gravesham

13th September 2023

The Hill Group has formed an Investment Partnership with Gravesham Borough Council to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes for local people in Gravesend and the surrounding area. The Gravesham Community Investment Partnership...

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Glidevale Protect puts its focus on sustainability

12th September 2023

With a dedicated product range specifically developed to improve the operational energy efficiency of buildings, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched several initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its business...

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Sustainability in steel

12th September 2023

With all parts of the economy under increasing pressure to become more sustainable in their operations in the international push towards net zero carbon, the use of light gauge steel framing (LGSF) can provide many answers. With...

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Offsite Expo 2023: Enhancing Export Opportunities for MMC Ireland Members

12th September 2023

Offsite Expo 2023: Enhancing Export Opportunities for MMC Ireland Members

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Aquarian Cladding Systems announces key leadership changes

7th September 2023

Aquarian Cladding Systems, a leading distributor in the UK cladding industry, has announced a significant leadership transition that will mark an exciting new chapter for the company. On September 1, Jazz Rigden, was promoted to the...

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BEWI SHOWCASES EXPERTISE IN TILING BACKERBOARD AT OFFSITE EXPO

6th September 2023

JACKOBOARD® is the UK market leader in insulated and waterproof tiling backerboard, which can make a real difference to energy-saving and sustainability in wetroom and bathroom construction. JACKOBOARD® provides tiling solutions Beyond Bathrooms®...

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Fusion Steel Framing’s Innovative TraxTM System utilised on Hill and L&Q’s major new Brentford scheme

5th September 2023

Fusion Steel Framing, the award-winning manufacturer of light steel framing solutions, has been brought on board as a contractor for 5-star housebuilder The Hill Group...

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Darwin starts work for Bradford hospital

5th September 2023

Offsite specialist Darwin Group has started work at St Luke's Hospital in Bradford for a £19m surgical day case unit. A breaking ground ceremony was held on Friday 1st September to mark the start of the project. The new unit is...

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BIM and Offsite – the perfect match for seamless project delivery

4th September 2023

Offsite and BIM technologies are two aspects of construction frequently proclaimed as holding the key to the industry's more efficient, sustainable and digital future – but what happens when the two come together?...

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FSi to highlight offsite construction’s role in high standards of fire protection

4th September 2023

PASSIVE FIRE protection specialist FSi is using the Offsite Expo 2023 – which runs at the CBS Arena in Coventry on 19-20 September – to highlight the benefits that offsite construction can bring in the efficient installation of cavity...

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Premier Modular to construct UK’s first £19.8m modular barn surgical theatre

1st September 2023

Premier Modular has been chosen to deliver the UK's first modular barn surgical theatre for Maidstone Hospital in Kent The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre will treat patients across the region and will...

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Ilke collapsed into administration with debts of £319m

1st September 2023

Staggering debts of modular housebuilder include £68m to Homes England and £227m to equity investors Collapsed modular housebuilder Ilke Homes went under in July with net debts of more than £319m, a statement of affairs released by...

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The fast-track solution for MEP and bathroom services

1st September 2023

As trailblazers in modular technology, VOLUMETRIC™ has used in-house skills and an innovative R&D approach to create a range of high-performance bathroom, ensuite and MEP pods.  Exploiting the innovative technology...

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New ‘prefabricated solutions’ service as offsite manufacturing spikes

31st August 2023

With offsite construction and the prefabricated building systems market booming, a new prefabricated solutions' service from Elta Fans is now available. The solution is set to help cut installation costs and speed up building projects with...

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MoJ picks contracting alliance for £225m prisons programme

31st August 2023

The Ministry of Justice has selected Kier, Laing O'Rourke and Wates to work in alliance to design and build prison blocks. The £225m contract will see the trio build standardised modular cell blocks, providing up to 1,200 new prison places...

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Administrators given extra year to investigate collapsed offsite firm

29th August 2023

Administrators appointed to oversee the dissolution of Mid Group have gained a year-long extension to investigate some of the firm's transactions. The joint administrators, from Cowgills, wrote to the...

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Ilke Homes modular factory raided after kit auction

29th August 2023

Machinery and equipment has been stolen from the North Yorkshire factory of collapsed modular house builder ilke Homes. The raid occurred shortly after an auction earlier this month of the firm's kit after it fell into administration in...

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Ilke Homes went under owing £320m

28th August 2023

Ilke Homes collapsed owing £320m. The scale of the modular house builder's debts can be revealed after the Enquirer saw a statement of proposals issued to creditors by administrator AlixPartners. Ilke went into...

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Architect behind two closed Caledonian schools left projects over concerns with firm’s approach

25th August 2023

Practices HLM and Stride Treglown behind trio of shuttered schools break silence as government launches investigation into collapsed contractor The architect behind two of the schools closed due to structural defects left...

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Top Sales ‘Striker’ to Join the Frameclad Team

25th August 2023

Transitioning from a merchant to a manufacturer of steel systems and components has said to have been a ‘stroke of genius’ and instrumental in the growth of the Frameclad business. Fast forward 15 years, driven by customer demand –...

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Sustainability Leadership Postgraduate programme applications open soon!

25th August 2023

Applications for The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) postgraduate programmes in Sustainability Leadership and Sustainability Leadership for the Built...

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Massive two-storey structure to be built inside CBS Arena for huge exhibition

24th August 2023

A two-storey 200 square metre structure will be built inside Coventry Building Society Arena as part of a national construction exhibition. Offsite Expo is an exhibition for offsite manufacturing and modern methods of construction (MMC) and...

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Government launches wider probe into Caledonian Modular after school closures

24th August 2023

Poor workmanship blamed for structural defects at three schools as DfE alerts other government departments The government is launching an investigation into collapsed contractor Caledonian Modular following the closure of...

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Safety, Performance, and Compliance – You’re in Safe Hands With Tremco CPG Offsite Solutions

24th August 2023

Whilst design guidance that support current Building Regulations are very much applicable to offsite construction, according to a recent technical bulletin from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, aspects of fire safety such as...

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Mid Group administrators given extra six months to investigate firm’s transactions

23rd August 2023

Cowgills say collapsed offsite builder's transactions "require further investigation" Creditors of collapsed builder Mid Group have granted administrators an extra six months to investigate the firm's...

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Design workflows for accurate manufacturing - Tekla’s focus at Offsite Expo

23rd August 2023

Trimble is delighted to be bringing its range of Tekla constructible modelling solutions to Offsite Expo 2023 (Stand D07), where the technology provider will be demonstrating the tools available for a connected and...

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Government orders modular school to close over structural safety fears

22nd August 2023

Essex school built by collapsed firm Caledonian Modular in 2020 The government has told a modular-built school in Essex to close due to structural safety concerns just weeks before the start of the autumn term. ...

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Exporting Expertise

21st August 2023

Taking its modular housebuilding expertise over the Channel to France, TopHat has entered an exclusive partnership with Nexity, France's largest housebuilder to further advance offsite construction. TopHat will bring its expertise...

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Can modular solutions revive the construction industry’s economy?

21st August 2023

David Harris, CEO of Premier Modular, reflects on the state of the construction industry's economy, the financial flexibility modular solutions offer and how this form of construction can inject hope into the industry's future Material...

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£29m modular-built secondary school shuts over structural fears

21st August 2023

An Essex secondary school built be now defunct volumetric offsite specialist Caledonian Modular has been ordered to close because of concerns about structural irregularities. Techinical surveys at Sir Frederick Gibberd College in...

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Risk of collapse in ‘high winds’ shuts Caledonian Modular schools

21st August 2023

The Government has revealed that schools built by offsite specialist Caledonian Modular may not be able to withstand high winds or heavy snow loading. Education minister Nick Gibb revealed concerns about structural integrity as a third...

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International Timber 'brews up' Costa Coffee development

21st August 2023

International Timber and Jewson have teamed up with local developer, Ascia Construction, to provide sustainable and quality cedar timber for the development of one of Costa Coffee's latest drive-thru facilities. Located at...

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Go modular for a modern brick-built solution

20th August 2023

Brick façade system supplier Aquarian Cladding has launched Gebrik Modular for the modular housing market. Jazz Rigden, the company's Sales Director, discusses the benefits of a brick façade and why the Gebrik system is perfect for...

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New use for old land

20th August 2023

Using a design-led, offsite approach is central to unlocking the potential for brownfield sites. Lalit Chauhan, Design Director for ZED PODS, describes why.  UK housing supply is under acute pressure with thousands of people...

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Bad Weather Bypass

19th August 2023

Healthcare is a key sector for the volumetric modular sector being able to provide excellent new facilities quickly. Work is now underway at a much-needed new hospital in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The long awaited, new £35million...

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Energising New Homes Production

19th August 2023

Enevate Homes has witnessed recent high demand for volumetric modular that may signal that the proportion of new homes being delivered in this way is set to increase rapidly. Enevate Homes, a national and independent...

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Passivhaus Plus for Yr Hafan

18th August 2023

Beattie Passive has announced that the homes at Yr Hafan – the collective housing scheme it handed over to Cardiff Council in 2022 – have been officially certified to the Passivhaus Plus standard by the Passivhaus Institut in Germany....

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Home Revolution

18th August 2023

Housing association Magna, Wiltshire Council and Dorset-based manufacturer Rollalong joined forces in 2022 to tackle the housing crisis using modular building methods pledging to build nearly 1,000 new affordable homes by 2026. ...

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Modular Experts Join Forces

17th August 2023

A new venture formed by two North East modular construction businesses is aiming to supercharge the offsite construction sector across the UK by offering a fresh dimension in M&E provision. CD Engineering Services (CDE) and...

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Bespoke Solutions for NHS Facilities

17th August 2023

Modular construction pioneer Wernick Buildings recently completed a new healthcare clinic located in Greater London, with volumetric modular proving the perfect solution. Due to the closure of the previous three-story Roehampton...

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MMC Ireland Inaugural Conference a Sell Out Success

17th August 2023

Over 250 delegates from across the offsite sector gathered at Croke Park, Dublin for the much-anticipated MMC Ireland National Conference. The inaugural event, hosted in partnership with MMC Ireland and Explore Offsite, was hailed a complete...

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Operation Offsite

16th August 2023

Offsite construction has enabled MTX to achieve faster and more efficient completion of a new general surgery operating theatre at Yeovil District Hospital. Offsite fabricated steel sections of the external shell were...

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Transformative Technology

16th August 2023

Richard Hipkiss, Development Director of the Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) explains how MMC is being driven by increased demand of key sectors including healthcare, education and housing. Scanning the industry...

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Brims to build Sunderland prefab school

16th August 2023

CGI of Sunderland's Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy Sunderland City Council has picked local contractor Brims to deliver the £15m building within the Riverside Sunderland regeneration area. The Housing...

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Darwin Group celebrates Telford move after expansion sees 30 new jobs created

16th August 2023

Healthcare construction specialist Darwin Group has relocated to Telford after a period of rapid expansion that has seen it create 30 new jobs so far this year. Darwin Group staff celebrated the opening of their new Telford headquarters...

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Certainty and Design Speed

15th August 2023

What can digital tools deliver and what is their role in the design and delivery of MMC? Chris Spiceley, Client Accounts Director at Modulous, outlines the role they have to play. The multitude of digital tools emerging in the...

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Modular electrical fitouts for modular constructed buildings

15th August 2023

Modular construction has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its efficiency, cost effectiveness, and sustainability, with the use of modular wiring electrical systems bringing numerous benefits to these projects. ...

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Product certification: more than just a certificate

14th August 2023

Certification and independent validation of performance has never been more important as Andrew Way, Associate Director at the Steel Construction Institute (SCI), explains. The basic premise of certification is that something has...

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Notting Hill Genesis defends decision not to rebuild evacuated modular block

14th August 2023

ire safety expert calls for "the whole lot to come down" as housing association spends £72m repairing Paragon Estate Notting Hill Genesis has defended its decision to spend £72m recladding an evacuated 1,000-home...

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Reds10 appoints Shaun Tate as Chief Operating Officer

14th August 2023

Senior appointment forms part of ambitious growth strategy Vertically integrated off-site construction specialist Reds10 has welcomed Shaun Tate as Chief Operating Officer (COO), to support and accelerate its ambition to become...

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100% Recyclable, Infinitely Reusable

13th August 2023

The offsite industry can play a vital role in achieving a circular economy by reducing the large-scale use of raw materials. Mike Fairey, Chair of the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) explains how the light gauge steel sector is driving...

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Viaducts Helping HS2 Shape Up

13th August 2023

A potentially landmark piece of offsite technology will soon bring a UK-first to the ongoing development of the HS2 infrastructure project.  HS2 has begun assembling the UK's first major railway viaduct to be entirely...

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Positive moving for Greencore Homes

12th August 2023

When Greencore moved into its new offsite facility it needed reliable and sustainable equipment to move its innovative closed timber frame panels and turned to material handling specialist Combilift. Greencore manufactures homes...

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New Solution for Future Homes

12th August 2023

Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions has unveiled Thermistud™️, a closed panel timber solution, to help housebuilders and affordable housing providers efficiently construct high performing homes. Thermistud has been designed...

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Notting Hill Genesis defends decision not to rebuild evacuated modular block

11th August 2023

Fire safety expert calls for "the whole lot to come down" as housing association agrees deal to spend £72m refacing flawed Paragon Estate Notting Hill Genesis has defended its decision to spend £72m recladding an evacuated...

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Timber Typologies

11th August 2023

A wider and more detailed understanding of structural timber has seen Timber Development UK (TDUK) launch a new guide to understanding options for those adopting timber construction. In a bid to provide more knowledge and act as a...

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Policy for Improvements

11th August 2023

As Mike De'Ath, Partner at HTA Design points out, there is no hiding from the fact that offsite housing delivery in the UK is in a very difficult place. Despite more than a decade of progress, particularly in the creation of a...

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M-ARvellous Modular

11th August 2023

M-AR recently celebrated its 15th anniversary as a business with big plans to scale up its modular operations. We caught up with Operations Director, Mark Fox, to find out more about its sustained and successful growth. Q: M-AR...

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UK modular firm gets fresh private equity investment

10th August 2023

Cash injection for Premier Modular comes after troubled months for offsite sector UK offsite company Premier Modular has received new investment from London-headquartered private equity firm MML Capital Partners. ...

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Housing Forum Futures Network Unveils 8-stage Route Map

10th August 2023

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

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Losses at TopHat’s factory business widen to over £20m

9th August 2023

Goldman Sachs-backed modular housebuilder sees turnover drop despite ambitious expansion programme The business controlling TopHat's modular factory operations has posted a deepening loss of over £20m on falling revenues, according to 2022...

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Build on brownfield to slash social housing waiting lists, says Edaroth

9th August 2023

White paper by MMC developer urges government to incentivise offsite building on brownfield land Edaroth has called for action to unlock brownfield development sites, claiming more effective development on such plots could...

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HMP Fosse Way Officially Opened

9th August 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...

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McAvoy Appointed for Orsett Heath Academy

9th August 2023

McAvoy has been awarded a £37.5million 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, Essex. Commissioned by...

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Modular developer TopHat Communities falls to £5.1m loss

8th August 2023

Goldman Sachs-owned firm says it is confident despite 'headwinds' and pushing ahead with second factory The principal development subsidiary of Goldman Sachs-owned modular housebuilder TopHat fell to a pre-tax loss of over £5m in the...

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Shaun Tate joins Reds10 as chief operating officer

8th August 2023

Shaun Tate is joining the senior team at Reds10 in the chief operating officer role as their ambitious growth strategy continues to yield results Shaun Tate has joined Reds10 as chief operating officer, as the vertically integrated...

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Offsite firm to deliver £25m MMC hospital block for Birmingham NHS trust

8th August 2023

Scheme first of its kind for northern offsite specialist Merit has been appointed to deliver a £25m operating theatre block for a West Midlands hospital trust.  The Northumberland-based begins piling and...

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Ilke Homes Faces Offsite Exit

8th August 2023

The offsite industry has been shaken once again with the collapse of another major player in the housebuilding sector. After the demise of L&G Modular Homes in May, leading modular housebuilder ilke Homes entered administration in...

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Why the need for modular construction has never been greater

7th August 2023

David Johnson, pre-construction director at Volumetric Building Companies, shares his thoughts on why the demand for modular continues to increase and the urgent need for change There is a complete disconnect in the UK modular construction...

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NHBC Accepts Welcomes LoCal Homes and Fusion Steel Framing

7th August 2023

NHBC, the UK's leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes 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. ...

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Setanta Hand Over Passive House

6th August 2023

The keys of Setanta Construction's SoLow Passive House have been handed over to a family from Mid Ulster who've been chosen as the lucky occupants to live for free in the property for twelve months. Courtney Gallagher, her...

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Reds10 Full Year Results Outperform Market

5th August 2023

Vertically integrated offsite construction specialist Reds10 announces its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023, delivering another strong financial performance, recording a third consecutive year of turnover and profit growth...

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Intrastack Climb ‘The Heights’

4th August 2023

Intrastack has introduced its panellised light gauge steel frame system as a solution for The Heights, with the project completed in only 12 weeks. In busy urban environments, construction projects often face numerous challenges, from...

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100 modular homes handed over in Kilmarnock

4th August 2023

Connect Modular and Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) hosted housing minister Paul McLennan MSP along with Provost Jim Todd to welcome the first residents to a volumetric-modular, affordable housing...

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M-AR shortlisted for four Offsite Awards

4th August 2023

M-AR has been shortlisted for four 2023 Offsite Awards in recognition of the outstanding projects the team has completed over the last 12 months The Offsite Awards recognise the best of the UK offsite construction sector, covering every aspect...

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Minister for Housing Visits East Ayrshire for Handover of First of Over 100 Innovative Modular Homes in Kilmarnock

3rd August 2023

Earlier this week, Connect Modular and Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) were delighted to host Scottish Government Minister for Housing, Paul McLennan MSP along with Provost Jim Todd to welcome CHA's first residents to their first...

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M-AR Offsite celebrates being a finalist in four Offsite Awards

3rd August 2023

Specialist offsite contractor M-AR Offsite is celebrating after being shortlisted for four awards at this year's Offsite Awards in recognition of the outstanding projects the team has completed over the last 12 months. ...

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Housing minister visits new modular development in Kilmarnock

3rd August 2023

CONNECT Modular and Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) hosted Scotland's housing minister Paul McLennan MSP and East Ayrshire Council provost Jim Todd to welcome CHA's first residents to a new volumetric-modular, affordable housing development...

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Ilke Homes modular factory machinery up for sale

3rd August 2023

Machinery and equipment from the factory of collapsed modular house builder ilke Homes is being auctioned off this month. Ilke went into administration in June when its North Yorshire production plant was closed and 1,150 staff lost...

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UKCA Deadline Moved But Testing Still Essential

3rd August 2023

Although the deadline for the UKCA certification process has been pushed forward to 30 June 2025, manufacturers of structural timber fasteners and fixings are being told to start now with getting products tested amidst a shortage of...

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Offsite Construction Firm Lands £25m NHS Contract

2nd August 2023

Offsite construction company Merit has secured a £25m project with Birmingham NHS Trust Foundation. The Northumberland-based company has been appointed by University Hospitals to design and create a new operating...

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Donaldson Timber Systems Launch New House Range

2nd August 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, semi-detached...

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Offsite Awards 2023

1st August 2023

The judging is done and dusted and the finalists for the Offsite Awards 2023 have been announced. With an incredible mix of projects and cutting-edge technology on offer – here is a reminder of what is in the running for a prestigious...

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How offsite construction supports passive fire protection efficiency

1st August 2023

Liam Blears, Business and Technical Development Manager for Facades at passive fire protection specialist FSi, discusses how offsite construction methods can optimise cavity barrier installation in new buildings. With...

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Horizon Factory Ready for Operations

1st August 2023

British Offsite, the build offsite company of Weston Group plc, has launched 'Horizon', a new £45million, 137,000sq ft facility in Braintree, designed in collaboration with Swedish robotic engineering firm Randek AB. Once...

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Algeco completes Starbucks restaurant in just 6 weeks

1st August 2023

Algeco, Europe's leading modular and offsite building solutions brand, has completed the new modular Starbucks restaurant in Normanton, Derby in just 6 weeks from start to finish. The 6 week schedule was possible because...

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Weston Group commits to achieving net zero by 2040

31st July 2023

Weston Group has committed to achieving net zero carbon across the business for all three greenhouse gas emission scopes by 2040, including all of the energy that the group uses and the carbon it emits. In its new Sustainability...

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