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Off-site pioneers NG Bailey reveal
'next stage' for MMC
26 Aug 08
Bailey Off-Site has claimed that modern methods of construction
have graduated from the pioneering stage and has "shifted
up a gear."
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Off-site 'deck' to be
lifted into place on A1 Junction
21 Aug 08
A new bridge deck for the A1 junction improvement in Lincolnshire
has been built off-site so that both elements of the bridge
could be constructed in parallel, shortening the length of
the construction period and minimising delays for road users.
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Norbord introduces timber frame Fastrack
service
18 Aug 08
Norbord has launched a just-in-time delivery service for timber
frame manufacturers, allowing them to reduce stock inventories
and streamline their operations.
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£20m Boost for manufacturing
R&D
15 Aug 08
Vital new research & development projects may help British
manufacturers to stay ahead of international competition,
following the announcement yesterday of 20 million innovation
funding by the Government's Technology Strategy Board.
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Europe claims first 'plastic' bridge
13 Aug 08
Europe’s first screwless plastic bridge has now opened
- made from a slab of fibreglass-reinforced polymer glued
onto two steel bearers.
While a plastic bridge was built across the
M6 motorway in Lancashire, England, in 2006 the new bridge
is the first to be built without nails or screws.
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New £10m off-site hospital wards
planned
12 Aug 08
Bradford Royal Infirmary are planning to spend £10 million
building two new wards that will be built off-site and be
similar in construction to the modular theatres and wards
brought on to the BRI site in 2003.
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Volumetric modular buildings to feature
at Interbuild 2008
7 Aug 08
The Village at Interbuild 2008 will explore cutting edge construction
methods an will Comprise a school, retail unit, eco house
and innovative examples of volumetric modular buildings
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New modular school 'one of the most
sustainable'
6 Aug 08
New two-storey school block that includes passive ventilation,
a Biomass boiler using wood fuel and optimum natural light
and is believed to be one of the most sustainable modular
buildings constructed for educational use.
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Stanhope and Arup's study reveals
solution that could reduce construction time by up to 35%.
01 Aug 08
A study has revealed that a structural composite flooring
system developed by Intelligent Engineering could reduce construction
time by 20% in relation to steel and 35% reduction compared
to post tensioned concrete. The system in practise will mean
faster construction time, fewer trades and workers needed
and a reduction in health and safety problems by reducing
the need for wet work above ground.
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Terrapin wins NHBC accreditation
29 Jul 08
Terrapin, has won SCI / NHBC Stage 1 Certification for its
Prospex System - a light steel volumetric modular construction
solution.
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