GOLDBECK explains how systemised construction is changing the perception of offsite manufacturing processes. For years, offsite construction has been underestimated, often criticised as ‘functional’, ‘temporary’ or ‘visually uninspiring’, but that perception is now shifting. GOLDBECK, a family-founded construction pioneer, has spent over 50 years refining ‘systemised construction’ – a highly engineered, manufacturing-led process that industrialises key building elements witho

Donaldson Timber Systems, a leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, has introduced a range of house types to meet the demand for cost-effective, sustainable, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)-compliant housing solutions. The Affordable Housing Range offers 16 house types, all designed to meet local housing needs while maintaining delivery efficiency. The portfolio includes one, two, three and four-bedroom homes arranged in terraced, semi-detached and detached for

Funding provided as part of planning agreements for new homes intended for improvements to local infrastructure and amenities is sitting idle in council accounts, according to research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF). The money paid as part of planning agreements for new housing developments includes £6.6 billion from Section 106 agreements and more than £2.2 billion raised through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The findings come from a Freedom of Information

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the housing sector by earmarking £39bn for social and affordable housing over the next 10 years.