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“Towards Intelligent Construction” Conference
A collaboration between RIBA and the Buildoffsite organisation
The aim of this conference is to introduce architects and other design and construction professionals to some of the methods that will shape the future of the industry and which at the same time will shape future relationships within the design and delivery team
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TEKLA model competition
19 September 11
Tekla recently held their annual model competition attracting entries of all size and shapes
and utilising many different construction materials. Once again the entries showcased the
skills of our customers in terms of their use of the Tekla software but also highlighted their
skills as companies involved in the construction process.
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Portakabin welcomes encouraging optimism in manufacturing sector
19 September 11
Portakabin is supporting the upturn in
the UK manufacturing sector, with its range of interim building solutions which allow
manufacturers to meet changing business needs very quickly.
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Caledonian modular launches new division
19 September 11
Caledonian Modular has announced the launch of the new Caledonian Bathroom Pods division, completing the group’s one stop shop offer in the design, manufacture and construction of permanent and bespoke modular structures.
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NG Bailey wins £7 million contract with Circle Reading
9 September 11
NG Bailey has been contracted to provide a range of services to Circle, a
social enterprise that forms the largest partnership of healthcare professionals
in Europe, along with VINCI Construction UK, the main contractor.
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Yorkon launches new on-line video gallery for off-site construction
7 September 11
Yorkon, has launched a new on-line video gallery to
help improve the understanding of modular buildings among architects, contractors,
specifiers and occupiers.
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Howick wins export award
September 11
Howick is proud to announce it has been awarded the New Zealand Steel Excellence in Exporting Award from the Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2011.
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All eyes on Portakabin - creator of the new 'Big Brother' village at Elstree studios
23 August 11
Portakabin has created a state-ofthe-
art interim production village for
Endemol, the world’s largest independent
production company and creators of the
popular reality TV series ‘Big Brother’.
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New school building arrives on site in Norfolk
8 July 11
A new sixth form centre has arrived on site at Wymondham High School in
Norfolk. The scheme has been constructed using a highly sustainable recycled
modular building from Foremans Relocatable Building Systems.
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Industry news |
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Laing schools model cuts costs by 30%
23 September 11
A new standardised schools model by Laing O’Rourke and Atkins will cut costs by up to 30% less per pupil to build, Building reported. The model uses standardised building components to deliver bespoke schools, delivering them in 18 months. Laing O’Rourke says that using the concept a 1,300-place school can be delivered for £14.3m, which is equivalent to a capital spend of around £11,000 per pupil. |
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Tips to Finding a Builder for Your Modular Home
19 September 11
Some of you have read about all the pros and the cons of a modular, but feel this is the decision for you. You are on board to find someone to go about and build your modular home. So, now the fun part comes. You have to find someone who will be able to go and build a modular home for you. Here are some tips for you as you go to find a modular home builder.
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Old meets new
17 September 11
Decommissioning of a 60-year-old pile fuel cladding silo at Sellafield requires the construction of modular steel packaging and retrieval cells, which will be bolted on to the old structure.
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Top energy-efficient new homes from Larkfleet
13 September 11
Bourne-based housebuilder, Larkfleet Group, can demonstrate that its properties are the most energy-efficient new homes in the local area.
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Off-site construction shows its worth at new Birmingham hospital
September 11
The prefabrication of mechanical and electrical components away from site saved over 450 000 man hours during the construction of the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, as part of a variety of measures aimed at creating a greener building.
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Forthcoming Events |
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Community Stakeholder Involvement, Free to attend for Buildoffsite members, Buildoffsite, 174-180 Classic House, Old Street, EC1V 9BP |
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Lean in construction training, 18 October, Buildoffsite, 174-180 Classic House, Old Street, EC1V 9BP |
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Jaguar factory visit, 19 October, Jaguar visitor centre, Chester Road, Castle Vale,
Birmingham, B35 7RA |
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Tata - Sustainable Building Envelope Centre (SBEC) - Discovering offsite tour, 27 October SBEC, Shotton Works, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NH |
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Lean project management workshop, Buildoffsite members get CIRIA core member rates, 22 November, 38 - 44 Gillingham Street, Victoria, London SW1V 1HU, |
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Towards Intelligent Construction, 30 November, Jarvis Hall, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD |
