A timely spring clean in the world of MMC

By Rory O'Hagan 2019-05-01T05:00:00

The government’s cross-industry working group on MMC should help eliminate much confusion and misinterpretation

In the world of the modern methods of construction (MMC), it’s easy to get your head in a spin with the various terminology. This is true for property in general and, in many cases, is a hindrance more than a help.

But while acronyms can speed up correspondence and streamline processes, they can also become an umbrella that many divergent and contrasting terms sit under, which can ultimately cause confusion and misinterpretation. And, at such a crucial time for MMC, this is a step in the wrong direction.

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