Tag Archives: Offsite construction

Wessex Water uses digital tech to aid offsite construction

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Wessex Water is pushing ahead with offsite manufacturing with the help of digital technology.

Digital tools used on a water treatment plant upgrade have provided a springboard for Wessex Water to explore the potential of new offsite construction approaches. Wessex Water principal digital engineer Paul Verner explains that the real push…

Should offsite construction emphasis be on offsite design?

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Offsite Construction remains a major topic within the industry, thanks to the UK government’s presumption in favour of offsite.

Yet, despite the title, perhaps the emphasis should instead be on Offsite Design, if we are indeed to reap the benefits of these modern methods. The subject of Offsite Construction is…

Shifting design and digitalisation to focus on the path to net zero

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The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is going through one of its most testing times.

The UK government has cited the important role the sector plays in both building the UK economy “back to health” and giving us a competitive edge as a leading industry globally. Increased demand on infrastructure and…

Funding boost in offsite construction push

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A modern methods of construction (MMC) taskforce will be established by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as part of the chancellor’s spring Budget, announced last week.

The taskforce will be backed by £10M of seed funding to accelerate the delivery of MMC homes in the UK. It will consist…

Innovative Thinker | Mace’s Shaun Tate on modern construction methods

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With an emphasis on offsite manufacturing, modern methods of construction (MMC) improve efficiency and safety and have the potential to revolutionise the industry.  “We’re on the cusp of a massive change,” says Mace Tech business unit director Shaun Tate. “I’m more excited now at this point in my career than…