At the end of August 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) issued guidance on actions schools should take to find out whether their estate included the use of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete), and what they should do if its presence was confirmed. Following this advice, more than 100 schools were advised to close buildings … Read more
Premier Modular has been officially recognised for its ESG efforts after securing the esteemed Environmental and Sustainability Award at the Hull Live Business Awards last week. The prize was awarded to Premier Modular for the company’s extensive efforts to reduce carbon emissions through its energy efficient manufacturing process, ESG compliance and low-carbon products. The win … Read more
The UK’s first modular barn surgical theatre is being built by leading offsite manufacturing specialist, Premier Modular. On Friday 3 November, the company achieved a major milestone in the delivery of the project, and along with the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, held a ‘topping out’ ceremony at the new multimillion-pound surgical centre. In … Read more
Due to the UK construction industry’s ongoing cost increases, it’s more important than ever to acquire new employees and retain existing team members. As the number of construction workers in the UK falls, particularly amongst the younger generation, businesses must act swiftly to close skills gaps in order to meet industry demands. By 2027, an … Read more
Leeds City College’s new Printworks Campus offers three storeys of high-quality classrooms to provide engineering and design courses to 16-18 year olds. The new campus modified the grade II-listed site into a contemporary hub. As one of the largest and best-preserved printworks in Leeds, sustaining the heritage of the building was essential, which was accomplished … Read more
With the construction industry facing a rise in complicated outputs and strict deadlines, it’s imperative that infrastructure projects are completed to a high specification and within the planned timeframes. Offsite production can support onsite personnel in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner while facilitating the timely delivery of vital infrastructure facilities and services. Current trends … Read more