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ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE MOISTURE PERFORMANCE FIRE PERFORMANCE ROBUST PERFORMANCE RACKING STRENGTH INDOOR AIR QUALITY MMC Nov2016 issue M2 October saw the publication of the Farmer Review, and it made for some very interesting reading! The report, Modernise or Die: Time to decide the industry’s future, was researched and written by Mark Farmer, Founding Director and CEO of Cast Consultancy. Recommendations included a comprehensive review of the CITB, and it encourages the use of MMC by suggesting “…changing commissioning trends from traditional to pre-manufactured approaches…” The review was always going to hold a mirror to the faults and failings of the industry; in his foreword, Andrew Wolstenholme OBE, the Co-Chair of the Construction Leadership Council, noted that “It does not, however, make for comfortable reading.” But many points were raised that offer a ‘road map’ to a better future. In our special features, Steve Newell, General Manager at the Portakabin Group, tells us how the healthcare sector is an ideal showcase for offsite construction, and Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chair, Supply Chain School, tells us why Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) is a ‘no-brainer’ for construction, and explains the aims of The Offsite Construction School. In My Opinion features Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association, telling us why the pre-manufacture sector should now gear up to drive Government legislation. Optimistically, last month’s UK Construction Week was a great success - it was great to see so many old friends and new ideas in the NEC! Our next issue will be early 2017 - many uncertainties still face the industry and the country, but we have some amazing innovations and some real star players on our team, so onwards and upwards! Front cover advert 10 18 20 26 38 High performance solutions for the off-site industry Off-site manufacturing is an increasingly popular method of project delivery. As well as driving construction efficiency and cost certainty, it also offers increased quality along with faster project delivery and accelerated return on investment. The stars are aligning for pre-manufactureÁ The Farmer Review and the desperate need for more homes highlight that new ideas are needed. Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association, explains how pre-manufacture is the obvious answer. MTX deliver a fantastic project to Northwick Park Hospital In December 2014 MTX were awarded the contract to design, install and commission a new five storey modular extension for London North West Healthcare NHS Trust. The Biggest Ever Modular Build Construction Project in the UK EDF Energy’s Final Investment Decision on Hinkley Point C Confirms Premier Modular’s appointment to Build the Prestigious Accommodation Project for the new Nuclear Power Station. Challenges facing the social housing sector Of all the potential shocks to the UK economy that loomed in the aftermath of Britain’s June 23 vote to leave the EU, few seemed as dramatic as the impact on the housing market. Four months on, catastrophe seems at least to have been deferred, however focus and concern still looms regarding the lack of Social Housing available. Complete range of high performance offsite solutions Regards, Juliet. Features Editor: Juliet Davies Advertising: Paul Barstow paul@buildinsite.co.uk Press Releases: press@buildinsite.co.uk Production: Di Smith di@buildinsite.co.uk Design: Ellie Rich design@buildinsite.co.uk Circulation: circulation@buildinsite.co.uk Enquiries 0121 661 9484 Offsite manufacturing demands product that is proven, consistent, reliable and robust. British Gypsum has a range of products and services which offer tangible benefits to the manufacturing process. For more information see page 10 Offsite manufacturing demands product that is proven, consistent, reliable and robust. British Gypsum has a range of products and services which offer tangible benefits to the manufacturing process. Specifiers can subscribe free of charge to this magazine, please visit www.buildingspecifier.com/subscriptions Publisher’s Statement. Printed in England. All rights reserved. No part of MMC may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without prior permission of the publisher. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial content, the editor and publishers do not accept responsibility for errors or loss and damage caused by any statements, claims or observations made by contributors, authors and their agents. Waverley Communications Limited. Reg. No. 4805329 MMC Nov 2016 M2 3
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