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A guide to modern methods of construction (a BRE/NHBC publication)

This guide is a concise reference tool that combines the experiences of architects, main contractors, engineers, warranty providers, manufacturers, and BRE who have applied modern methods of construction (MMC) successfully throughout the construction process.

It provides guidance throughout all stages of a project from the development of the outline brief through to delivery on-site.

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Your guide to specifying Modular Buildings: maximising value and minimising risk
(a Buildoffsite publication in partnership with BAA)

These guidelines advise when in the design process to involve modular manufacturers and to what level of design projects should be taken before tenders or requests for information are issued.

The guidelines are the result of two workshops and a series of follow up meetings which have been held at CIRIA using the Buildoffsite membership. This has provided knowledge and expertise to advise on the level of information that is required and when involvement can most effectively be used in the project process.

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New Offsite Technology Talks

Advantage Offsite, in collaboration with Mtech Group, have launched a new series of dedicated Technical Talk seminars for 2008.

Each focusing on a range of different offsite technologies, including; volumetric modular, pods, light steel frame, timber frame, precast concrete, ICF, SIPS, and pre-engineered M&E services, Technical Talk will be the most dynamic and informative offsite technology events of the year.

Technical Talk seminars will allow delegates to understand the various different technologies within the offsite construction sector in much more detail than the generic offsite construction events that the industry has presented to date.

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Buildoffsite forms alliance with new Scottish Construction Centre

Buildoffsite has formed an alliance with the recently-opened Scottish Construction Centre (SCC) to help promote greater uptake of offsite methods in Scottish construction sector.

The SCC has identified ‘offsite’ as a key theme area for Scotland and is planning an initial series of industry workshops to explore the strength of interest in a programme of work to help companies understand how they may gain from increased adoption of offsite construction techniques.

Funded by Scottish Enterprise and developed by a CIRIA-led consortium, The SCC has been created to promote innovation and excellence in Scotland's construction industry.

To find out more, visit www.scocon.org.

 

British Precast 2007 Best Practice Awards

British Precast is inviting entries for its best practice awards to be presented at the Annual Awards Conference and Dinner 2008 on May 13th in Leicester. Categories are innovation, safety, sustainability and project of the year. All entries must relate to work undertaken by a member company.

For further details, contact info@britishprecast.org.

 

Standard Specifications, Layouts and Dimensions for School Buildings

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A series of guidance notes have been released that set out the standards of performance for a range of elements in schools and show how these standards might be delivered through design examples.

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Building the Future: a Guide to Regeneration and Modern Methods of Construction

MediaPlanet, in association with buildoffsite produced a supplement for circulation with The Times on 27 July 2007, which includes contributions from a number of buildoffsite members, including: Corus, Bailey Offsite, Britspace, Terrapin, Caledonian Building Systems Limited and Framing Solutions
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Buildoffsite Registration Scheme launched

The Buildoffsite Registration Scheme (developed by Lloyd’s Register) has been launched to enable organisation's to gain accreditation for achieving best practice in the safe and competent delivery of offsite services
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Discovering offsite

Buildoffsite has announced a Programme of fact-finding visits to leading off-site manufacturers. This Programme has been developed to meet the information needs of those who design, specify and deliver construction projects of all size and for all market sectors.
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Download presentations from buildoffsite seminar

Presentations from the Buildoffsite Seminar: Offsite Construction Methods - Quality Construction Solutions for the Health Sector, 4 October 2006, Leeds Amouries are now available to download
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Off-site industry
e-zine

24 June 2008 issue

  • Kingspan launch 'Code for Sustainable Homes Assurance Scheme'
  • How to build a hospital in a hurry
  • How to get 10,000m2 and beyond built in just weeks
  • Top marks for prefab university eco-residences
  • houses built from timber continues to rise
  • Interbuild Champions Schools for the Future
  • Demand 'booming' for prefab homes
  • NG Bailey wins £20m electrical fit out contract
  • Is the Time Right to Build Off-site?
  • Terrapin 'temporary building' becomes permanent

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