UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post Streamlining Construction with Prefabricated Utility Room Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the fast-paced world of construction, time and efficiency are everything. These modular units are designed to house key systems, including boilers, washing machines, and other essential utilities.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

The post The Value of Kit Homes in the Australian Market appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These pre-manufactured or modular homes offer a flexible and often more affordable way to build, without sacrificing design or quality. Panelised Homes: Walls and roofs are pre-fabricated in panels, speeding up onsite construction.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

EIFS can be readily sourced from several manufacturers, many of which have already performed a myriad of assembly tests, including fire performance, bond strength, impact resistance, and drainage efficiency, among others, and obtained assembly approvals in major jurisdictions. EIFS provides continuous insulation (c.i.)

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The post How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This construction method combines longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Sustainability is no longer just a trend in constructionits a necessity.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Using state-of-the-art CNC machinery and digital controls, today’s stair manufacturers can transform even the simplest sketch into a comprehensive plan tailored to your exact specifications.

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Jonas Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

What are the Construction Technology Trends of 2024? The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Innovations, economic uncertainty, construction workforce shortages , and other factors have forced service and construction companies to change the way they work and deliver their projects.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 7, 2025

Once viewed as temporary or low-quality, fabric buildings have undergone a dramatic transformation—thanks to innovations like I-beam rigid-frame design, multi-layer PVC cladding, and vertically integrated manufacturing. Pre-engineered modular kits D. Seven-layer construction providing greater tensile strength and durability D.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

The post Polycarbonate Greenhouses: Extend Your Growing Season with Durable, Weather-Proof Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Materials and Construction Polycarbonate greenhouses consist of transparent sheets secured to an aluminium or galvanised steel frame.

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Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For construction businesses, there is plenty of potential for growth and success, though they’ll likely be plagued with some of the same issues they’ve dealt with for years. So what can the construction industry expect from 2024? Let’s take a look into what’s on the horizon in this 2024 construction outlook. In the U.S.,

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

The post The Importance of Metal Stamping for Power Tools and Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In power tools and construction equipment, the demand for strength, precision, and reliability is non-negotiable. Metal stamping plays a critical role in this equation.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Sound Seal , a Catalyst Acoustics Group brand and leading manufacturer of noise control products serving the industrial, architectural, commercial and construction industries, today announced the launch of EchoWool, a highly durable acoustic board made from aspen wood fibers, portland cement and water.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Together they will lead the delivery of Reds10’s strategy across defence, public sector and offsite manufacture respectively. David Newey and James Bateman remain in their positions as construction directors, and Stephanie Mehra continues as finance director.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Telford-based Elements Europe specialised in off-site volumetric design and manufacturing of room modules and bathroom pods for use in residential developments, student accommodation, and hotels across the UK. Construction News Where HS2 went wrong 5 hours The government has published the Stewart Review into what went wrong on HS2.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. The controlled factory environment results in greater efficiency and less waste, the company says.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

Offsite modular specialist Elements Europe has been confirmed as the main delivery partner a central Birmingham 550-flats build-to-rent scheme. Acting as both the main contractor and offsite manufacturer, Elements Europe will deliver a full turnkey package for the Digbeth scheme known as Smith’s Garden.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Ivory Prize is one of the longest standing and most prestigious awards of its kind in the United States, culminating in $300,000 of grants to winners in three categories: Construction & Design, Finance, and Policy & Regulatory Reform. Apis Cor develops highly mobile 3D printers and construction materials for homebuilding.

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Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 8, 2023

Former Mace director Shaun Tate has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at modular construction specialist Reds10. Tate worked for Mace for 17 years and launched and ran its business unit focussed on maximising off-site pre-manufacture value and assembly.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. Factory modular homebuilding process.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din. he was struck by an eerie silence.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . Industrialized construction amplifies labor, throughput, and schedule reliability, among countless other benefits. Have you always been interested in industrialized construction? .

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Manufacturing the panels in climate-controlled factories also results in 95% less waste and 30% faster home construction, per B.PUBLIC. B.PUBLIC doesn’t create modular units.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Callahan, Contributing Editor P art 1 of this series addressed how home building lags other industries in achieving productivity gains and how simplification and standardization are key to improving productivity in housing construction. 3 Ways to Automate Residential Construction and Increase Productivity 1.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

[San Antonio, Texas] – Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, recently announced the completed expansion of its Texas facility. Tindall Corporation is one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2021

For the past half-dozen years or so, off-site manufacturers of components and modules have sprung up in response to growing demand for commercial prefabrication and modular construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Modular construction is known for saving time and money but has bigger picture potential to impact the future of the construction workforce. Despite so many aspects of the economy and daily lives stalling during the pandemic, modular construction took off. How modular construction impacts workforce development.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 24, 2024

Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of Leica iCON gps 120 — a smart antenna designed to further empower construction professionals with scalable and flexible machine control solutions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The reputation of modular construction changed dramatically during the pandemic. Before the pandemic, many people thought prefab or modular meant boring, cookie-cutter, or just plain cheap. As of 2023, the modular market is estimated at $146 billion and is expected to reach $200 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 5.99%. [1]

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. In other words, you need the right combination of people and technology to execute prefab and modular construction.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

It’s critical to look at the implications these shifts have for employment, construction, and housing design. RELATED The Need for Resilient Construction Is Real. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research , 41% of the current construction workforce will retire by 2031. And the $1.2

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Construction Daily News

MAY 11, 2023

In today’s construction news , the offsite construction market in the United States was valued at USD $33.2 Lastly, modular construction was worth around $82.3 Offsite Construction Market is Expected to Reach USD 90,325.5 offsite construction market to Grow At A CAGR Of 8.5% billion in 2022.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

The post Discover the Latest News on Why Homebuilding Skills Hubs Should Teach Modular Construction to Solve the Housing Problem, and Construction Recovery Slows appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The commitment of this new administration to constructing 1.5 million homes. million home pledge.

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BD+C

JANUARY 26, 2021

For the past half-dozen years or so, off-site manufacturers of components and modules have sprung up in response to growing demand for commercial prefabrication and modular construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. CAGR from 2023 to 2028.

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