Tag: Construction

Jan 27

Tomorrow’s Homes: Modern Methods of Construction

The Prefabricated Home doesn’t provide any answers, but it certainly asks the right questions, and they don’t just relate to prefabrication and housing, they concern the profession as a whole.

London Mayor Boris Johnson has said £1.3tn of investment is needed over the next 35 years in order for London to retain its world class status

Jun 30

Brexit and Christians: Did God command the UK to leave the EU?

The UK’s exit from the EU will have a number of significant and far-reaching consequences for the UK construction sector.

Apr 21

Racism Is Still Alive and Well in the UK, 50 Years after the Race Relations Act

“Is There a Glass Ceiling Where You Work? One in Three Brits ‘admits to Being Racist’, according to poll.”

Apr 5

7 Astonishing Abandoned Projects” Surreal Riveted Sea Forts Once Protected the Kent Shores from German Attack”

Abandoned projects including building, engineering and infrastructure development projects litter the whole of the world.

Apr 1

Has Nigeria Become the World’s Junk Yard of Abandoned and Failed Mega Projects worth Billions?

Has Nigeria Become the World’s Junk —Yard of Abandoned and Failed Projects Worth Billions

Mar 20

Bridge House, Croydon, Is Prefab Really Prefabulous?

Prefabricated homes, often referred to as prefab homes or simply prefabs, are specialist dwelling types of prefabricated building, which are manufactured off-site in advance, usually in standard sections that can be easily shipped and assembled.

Feb 12

65% of Mega-projects Fail

Mega-projects come with big expectations. But a project’s success is often in the eye of the beholder.

Nov 16

9 Architectural Projects That Busted the Bank Vaults

Since the beginning of recorded time, construction projects have always been a major part of history. In fact, grandiose construction projects to erect the architectural visions of Pharaohs, Kings, Rulers, and Monarchs was used as a way to put the wealth and power of leaders on display for all of the people their lands to see.

Nov 10

Modular Eco-house System

Rammed earth modular housing with photovoltaic windows and roof garden

Oct 24

9 Suggestions for Overcoming Barriers to Good Design When Using Modern Methods of Construction (Mmc)

The term ‘Modern Methods of Construction’ (MMC) embraces a range of technologies involving various forms of prefabrication and/or off-site assembly.

Images: von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (GMP)

Oct 21

Construction Begins on Sip Sports Center in Suzhou

Building work has begun on a multi-functional sports complex in the Chinese city of Sizhou, west of Shanghai.

Oct 4

Affordable City Living for Key Workers

In 2008, Mace’s residential “Living” team delivered a social/affordable housing project for developer Pocket Living. With a background in social housing and the support of a major funder, Pocket Living was been set up to provide affordable housing for key workers.

Sep 20