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CommentHow building with factory-precision can help the next government hit its housing targets
The parties’ election manifesto delivery pledges will remain unattainable using traditional building methods, writes Christy Hayes
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CommentWith support from the next government, HAs can build on their growing confidence in using MMC
Research by Building Better and the NHF suggests the sector is maturing and grappling with the practicalities of MMC delivery, writes Trina Chakravarti
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NewsSocial housing providers seek contractors for new £800m MMC framework
The NHF-backed alliance is looking to appoint dozens of construction firms in England and Wales
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CommentWe know we need volumetric modular – now we need a plan from government
A House of Lords committee said Whitehall’s plan for MMC is in ‘disarray’. Carl Leaver outlines what government should do to boost volumetric modular
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CommentWhy now is the time to boost timber construction
Timber is crucial in the journey towards net zero and the governmen’s timber in construction roadmap should just be the start, writes Simon Vernon-Harcourt.
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NewsHomes England backs volumetric modular with £15m loan to TopHat
Funding body makes lending facility available despite volumetric market challenges as part of plan for a ‘diverse, efficient’ housebuilding sector
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NewsSwan reports £84m deficit in delayed accounts
Essex-based housing association now part of Sanctuary sets aside £40m for building safety work
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NewsL&G Modular reports £120m pre-tax loss for 2022
Firm reveals extent of losses last year as it winds down its operations
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CommentTime for bold action from Whitehall to modernise housing production
Just as the state took on improving the nation’s health in 1945, it must now intervene to improve housing through MMC, argues Ben Derbyshire
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In FocusWhat went wrong for Ilke Homes?
Following the collapse of the Knaresborough-based business lauded as a pioneer of modular construction, Matilda Battersby asks the experts what happened and how other businesses in the space can avoid a similar fate
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NewsTroubled Ilke Homes up for sale ‘to secure company’s future’
Modular developer’s factory closed as it seeks buyer to shore up business
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CommentL&G Modular’s closure shows there’s a limit to the patience of slow capital
Legal & General’s recent withdrawal from the offsite housing market is a wake-up call for policy makers relying on institutions to fund ambitious infrastructure plans, says Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis
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NewsDLUHC begins research into developing open-source MMC system
Akerlof to lead government’s efforts to create an original kit of parts solution
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NewsSanctuary completes rescue takeover of Swan
Sanctuary completes rescue takeover of offsite developer Swan
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NewsSwan to close its offsite factories
Troubled housing association will not keep modular facilities open even after rescue merger with Sanctuary completes
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CommentWhy development rivalry among HAs could be limiting offsite construction
Too many housing associations are reluctant to share information with development ‘rivals’ but trust and co-operation is vital to make MMC widespread in affordable housing, writes Jake Snell
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NewsOffsite contractor Mid Group collapses
Administrators look to transfer contracts to other firms after latest collapse in offsite market
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In FocusGrowing pains or cause for concern? What recent financial failures mean for the modular market
Several firms have got into difficulty recently with activity linked to modern methods of construction, Carl Brown finds out more about the state of the modular market
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NewsCaledonian hit by crippling cyber attack days before it sank into administration
Administrator’s report says assault on offsite specialist significantly ‘reduced company’s operating capability’
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NewsL&G to pour £2bn of investment fund cash into 10,000 new homes
Latest funding confirmed as L &G Affordable Homes scales up direct delivery