All Building articles in Offsite Directory September 2006
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Offsite directory 06
Going globalOff-site construction takes on the world. Your guide to the international hot spots. The route to a unified industry.
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FeaturesThinking outside the box
Steve Small is contracts manager at Higgins Construction. He joined the company four years ago after 10 years with Wilmot Dixon. His experience spans both traditional construction and off-site methods. He is currently working on Cambourne Village in Cambridgeshire, a social housing scheme spread over 11 sites
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FeaturesTaking the world by storm
As the world embraces off-site construction, Andy King, operations director of Mtech Consult, looks at the opportunities and pitfalls awaiting those imaginative enough to shop overseas
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Looking for unity
While the use of off-site construction is growing steadily, the demand for innovation is bringing pressure for greater integration and certification. Charles Westbrook, R&D director of Mtech Consult, reports
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FeaturesSpreading the word
Saba Salman looks at the key reports to influence the growing use of modern methods of construction
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FeaturesMove into the mainstream
Modern methods of construction are accepted as useful tools, but it’s time to step up a gear. Martin goss, group technical director at mtech, argues for early project involvement
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FeaturesSecond sight
Off-site construction has proved itself when it comes to speedy and cost effective building, but how does it look a year or two down the line? Graham Ridout went back to three key projects to see how they are standing the test of time