MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION (MMC)

MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION (MMC)

Design is at the heart of what we do. We look to technology for progress in design, embracing changes that can be made to improve the industry and its outputs is important to us.

Our team of architects, technologists and building services engineers are experienced in working with Modern Methods of Construction – also known as MMC – to deliver new build accommodation in a more efficient way whilst also reducing materials waste from the manufacturing and installation process.

Advanced Technology

Advanced Technology

The use of advanced techniques and technologies to design, construct and install buildings, including the early use and implementation of offsite modular design and construction is beneficial to client and end-users alike. Our specialist team work closely with modular contractors to ensure that detailing is accurate and the opportunity for error is reduced or removed.

Pros of Offsite Modular Construction:

Pros of Offsite Modular Construction:

  1. Increased efficiency: a highly efficient process, with building components prefabricated in a factory environment. This eliminates the need for multiple trades and workers on-site, reducing the risk of delays and disruptions caused by weather or other site-related issues.
  2. Improved quality: the use of controlled factory environments and advanced technologies such as 3D printing and computer-aided design (CAD) enables the production of high-quality components and assembly with consistent and precise finishes. This leads to a higher-quality end product.
  3. Faster construction times: front loaded build programmes are typically faster than traditional construction methods, components can be fabricated simultaneously with site work, reducing the overall construction timeline. This allows for a more predictable and efficient construction schedule, reducing the risk of delays and cost overruns.
  4. Increased sustainability: reduced waste and energy consumption compared to traditional construction methods. Controlled factory environments enable the optimisation of material usage and reduces the amount of waste generated during construction.
  5. Improved safety: reduction the number of workers on-site reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. The use of automated processes in the factory environment also helps to minimise the risk of human error, improving the overall safety of the construction process.
  6. Earlier access to potential revenue streams as a result of shorter on site construction programmes, often allowing building occupancy sooner than a traditional building methods.

 

Offsite modular construction is a promising and innovative approach to building design and construction. However, the high upfront costs, limited design flexibility on site, and logistics challenges must be weighed against the benefits of increased efficiency, improved quality, and reduced waste.

Public Sector Demand

Public Sector Demand

Recently there has been increased demand for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in public sector investments. This is particularly important for Ministry of Defence (MoD) projects, which are often large and complex and require significant resources to complete. These factors have contributed to the increased demand for MMC in MoD projects, as the UK government looks to modernise its defence infrastructure and achieve cost savings, improved quality, and increased sustainability in its construction projects.

Contributing to Net Zero

Contributing to Net Zero

MMC can also contribute to the UK achieving its net zero ambitions in several ways:

  1. Energy efficient building: the use of prefabricated components can allow for more precise and consistent insulation and air-tightness, reducing energy consumption and emissions.
  2. Reduced waste: the use of prefabricated components can reduce material waste and allow for more efficient use of resources.
  3. Renewable energy: integration of renewable energy technologies into building design, such as the use of photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, and heat pumps, reducing the building’s reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
  4. Carbon neutral production: use of low-carbon materials, renewable energy in factories, and recycled components, reducing the carbon footprint of the construction process.
  5. Lower embodied carbon: the use of prefabricated components can reduce the transportation and on-site energy consumption associated with traditional construction methods.

 

By leveraging these benefits, MMC has the potential to play a significant role in helping the UK achieve its net zero ambitions, as the government looks to transition to a low-carbon and sustainable construction industry.

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