Panels and modules

The art of the possible

17 April, 2024

Steve Richmond, Head of Marketing and Technical Building Solutions at REHAU UK, discusses the possibilities with offsite construction.

Risers at Valiant House

Using modern methods of construction and prefabrication enabled a housing association to refurbish one of its high-rise residential tower blocks

Installer

Getting the package right

14 April, 2021

Demand for packaged plant and modular construction is continuing to grow. Here, Roger Hoskins of Conex Bänninger discusses the opportunities for the HVAC industry and offers some tips for achieving a successful offsite project specification.

Grundfos Manufacturing, John Austin, offsite, off-site build, OSB, packaged plant

Neat solution

01 April, 2020

John Austin shares his experience of offsite methods and explains the benefits of packaged plant for building services design and installation.

offsite fabricated heating solutions, heat networks, modern methods of construction (MMC), HVAC, HIU, Ian Lock, Baxi Heating

Full potential

01 April, 2020

Use of offsite fabricated heating solutions is on the up in residential developments with communal heat networks. But early engagement is key if the maximum benefits are to be reaped, says Ian Lock.

With a growing trend towards off-site construction, Andrew Miele looks at the benefits and considerations of prefabricated modular solutions for the UK’s buildings.

Get more from modular

01 April, 2019

Chris Caton explains how environmental and financial demands are driving the market for modular boilers, particularly in buildings where demand varies widely every day.

Hire ambitions

01 April, 2019

More than being the answer in an emergency, boiler hire has other advantages. Russ Baker discusses how customer considerations are changing.

The modular solution

01 April, 2019

Graham Temple explains why modular chillers are proving popular for clients looking for a flexible and efficient approach to cooling.




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BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the government’s confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK’s commercial building stock.

GOLDBECK commits to three-year schools partnership to inspire Cardiff’s future construction talent

GOLDBECK has launched a new long-term education initiative in Cardiff, committing to support three local primary schools as part of a programme designed to introduce young children to enterprise, careers and the wider world of construction.