All modern methods of construction articles
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NewsGovernment’s plans for MMC in ‘disarray’, says Lords committee
Homes England accused of lacking coherent strategy
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CommentWhy counting the cost of carbon is anything but straightforward
Is the price of carbon emissions going up or down? It might depend on who you are and where your project is located, writes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis. That is not a good thing
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CommentWe’ve lost our lead in the fight against climate change. Now it’s crunch time
The muted response to the UK’s latest climate change progress report highlights that the current approach isn’t working, observes Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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CommentL&G Modular’s closure shows there’s a limit to the patience of slow capital
Legal & General’s recent withdrawal from the offsite housing market is a wake-up call for policy makers relying on institutions to fund ambitious infrastructure plans, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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NewsIndustry must act fast on new ways of working to combat inflation, says Gleeds
Costs set to remain high for extended period, consultant adds
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NewsFirms must up productivity or face ongoing effects of inflation, T&T warns
Consultant issues warning on material and labour shortages as it revises tender price forecast again
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NewsContractors on notice for £750m modular housing framework
Information event being held next week
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NewsCouncil starts search for offsite contractor for Norfolk schools work
Expressions of interest needed by 5 August
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NewsSajid Javid quits as chancellor in cabinet reshuffle
Esther McVey also sacked as housing minister
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NewsGovernment tells NHS to use offsite construction for £2.7bn building programme
Health minister says standardised components will help buildings’ adaptability
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NewsScottish housebuilder Robertson shuts timber frame factory
Firm says closure follows strategic review of business
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NewsUK should lead the world in modular building, says McVey
Minister hands industry 10 year timeframe to overhaul market leaders including Germany and Japan
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CommentA timely spring clean in the world of MMC
The government’s cross-industry working group on MMC should help eliminate much confusion and misinterpretation
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CommentModular methods of construction – lifting the UK’s productivity barriers
Despite the strides of new ways of working, onsite construction is still considered the “go-to”
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NewsStewart Milne to supply L&Q with timber frames
Timber specialist will supply frame for 1,500 homes being built by the housing association
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NewsGovernment reveals £600bn infrastructure pipeline
It has also announced a call for evidence to increase the use of modern methods of construction
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NewsGovernment assembling £1.2bn modular framework
News comes as government departments team up to look at modern methods of construction
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NewsLovell OK'd for 200 homes in Lancashire
The housebuilder will use modern methods of construction at Leyland site
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NewsConstruction will need staff from other industries to hit off-site targets, report says
Survey by law firm suggest builders target manufacturing sector for workers