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7 October 2010

 

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Buildoffsite members' news

WOLSELEY - Cornish School Adopts ‘Transformational’ Offsite Modular Approach For Renewable Building Services Design
August 10
Pipe Center’s Modular Engineering has won a contract to design and build a complete modular mechanical and electrical services solution for a new low-carbon school in Cornwall.

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Terrapin completes offsite extension project

27 August 10
Terrapin has fabricated a building offsite for an extension at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, and then erected over one weekend to meet the project's tight deadlines.

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Terrapin provides an offsite solution for sustainable homes
5 October 10

Offsite construction specialist Terrapin is pioneering innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet the latest legislation for sustainable homes.

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Yorkon Publishes technical paper on improving the whole life value of building design
22 September 10

Off-site specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has announced the publication of a new technical paper – ‘A Guide to Improving the Whole Life Value of a Building’.

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Industry news

SCHOOLS SPECIAL: Offsite revolution is just beginning

23 September 10

Contractors are gearing up for a deluge of offsite building work across the public sector in the wake of the Comprehensive Spending Review.

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WMCCE supports sustainable construction company
10 August 10

West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence (WMCCE) is supporting growing construction company, Ecostruct develop a long term expansion strategy. In particular, the company has developed a number of new products in offsite building and the 'Retrofit for the Future' social housing market.

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Energy efficient new homes from Persimmon
18 August 10

Persimmon Homes South East is now building homes across the region that are 50 per cent more energy efficient than traditional houses, meaning savvy homeowners looking to move could save hundreds of pounds on fuel bills each year. These timber frame houses are built and supplied by Space4, the UK’s largest timber frame manufacturer.

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Milestone reached at iconic building
13 August 10

Another landmark has been reached as the award-winning iCon development in Daventry. round the building, which is situated in Eastern Way. The distinctive timber frame has been completed around the building, which is situated in Eastern Way.
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TROX chilled beams excel in eco-friendly Cardiff waterfront development
02 October 10
TROX active multi-service chilled beams with architect-inspired design elements, and a host of special features for energy efficiency and occupier comfort, have been installed in one the ‘greenest’ commercial buildings in Wales.

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