Decreasing activity in residential construction, the decline in traditional skilled labour and the looming retirement crisis are all having a significant impact on the construction industry’s economy. The latter in particular is fuelling labour inflation, with one in five builders currently aged 50 or over. In tandem with the growing cost of materials and continued … Read more
Whilst the construction industry has not always been known for its embrace of inclusivity, the importance of a more supportive environment is becoming evident. This is a welcome change, particularly in light of research findings from the National Federation for Builders (NFB), which showed that almost 40 per cent of neurodiverse construction workers feel there … Read more
The continued release of greenhouse gas emissions is posing serious risks to human health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change is one of the greatest health challenges of this century, enabling the inception and spread of infectious diseases and leading to a rise in non-communicable diseases worldwide. As a sector already facing … Read more
Offsite construction contractor, Premier Modular, has successfully installed a new, purpose-built facility for the University of Exeter to support student wellbeing needs. Installation of the building, which will be situated on the University’s Streatham campus, took 2.5 days and was part of the fast-track, six-month programme to deliver the full turnkey solution ahead of the … Read more
Premier Modular Group – of which Premier Modular Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary – announced on 9th August that it had attracted a new investor. MML Capital Partners has taken an equal majority shareholding with the incumbent, Cabot Square Capital, with a minority shareholding continuing to be held by Premier Modular’s leadership team. This move … Read more
The number of university students increases year on year, however, for universities, student numbers often remain unconfirmed until the summer months, leaving any capacity constraints unknown until the very last minute. With decision makers sometimes left scrambling for solutions, many are turning to modular construction to alleviate some of this pressure, opting for high quality … Read more