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MMC
July 2016
issue M5
Dear Reader,
My thoughts when watching the
horrifying news coverage of Grenfell
Tower, were that this cannot be
happening in the UK, in 2017.
Whilst, at the time of writing,
investigations have yet to determine
the cause of the fire and its
uncontrolled spread, it is more
important than ever to ensure that the
building design, and the methods and
materials we use, are not only
sustainable and cost-efficient, but
must be capable of protecting the
users of that building against fire,
smoke and CO.
Cheaper options are not necessarily
better options.
The whole chain from designers,
specifiers, main and sub-contractors,
purchase departments, and installers,
must each ensure that the materials
used be correct - whether it’s because
‘water-repellent’ has been confused
with ‘water-proof’ which can lead to
costly rectifications - and damp
contents - all the way up to life-ordeath
decisions, where it can be simply
too late.
In the term MMC we must remember
that the ‘M’ is for ‘Modern’ - and in this
day and age scenes like those of 14th
June should not exist.
12 The need for new traditions
The Construction industry is very good at problem solving – something that
happens on sites across the UK every day of the week.
14 On the right track
At UK rail stations, modules are the new ‘bricks and mortar, Matthew Goff,
director of UK operations at Actavo Building Solutions, explains how rail can cut
construction costs.
25 W.Howard's range in a speedy five days
Leading MDF profile manufacturer The W.Howard Group can supply over 200
different line items within five days across the UK, providing a superior service in
the offsite construction market.
28 Off site application for optimum performance of SiOO:X
SiOO:x is a patented silicon-based two-part wood surface treatment process that
was developed in Sweden over 15 years ago, where it finds extensive use in the DIY
market.
30 The relationship between sustainability & wellbeing
The importance of sustainability in the construction industry has come of age.
What was initially considered by many to be a tick-box exercise has fast become a
major design requirements.
Regards,
Juliet
44 Inbound vs outbound project costs:
How the industry can bring these two figures closer together.
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