Two free downloads
 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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out more
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
Free downloads available
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.
Find
out more
| 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
more...
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.
more...
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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
more...
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