With the economic and financial effects of Covid-19 continuing to pile pressure on those most vulnerable in our communities, concerning figures appearing from recent homelessness studies demonstrate why the housing crisis remains a top priority for action groups and charities going into 2022. Highlighting the severity of the crisis, figures report around 37,000 people have… Continue reading MODULAR CONSTRUCTION KEY TO TACKLING HOUSING CRISIS
Rising accommodation costs, the long-term effects of the global pandemic and a potentially harsh winter season continue to compound and exacerbate the challenges facing those most vulnerable and at risk in our society, leaving Local Authorities facing the difficult challenge of finding efficient, cost-effective methods to meet the growing demand for safe and sustainable housing… Continue reading SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE INTERIM HOUSING
Against intense competition MODULHAUS™ – a new concept in volumetric modular homes for rough sleepers – was crowned ‘Winner of Winners’ at the 2021 Offsite Awards. Declared a resounding success in terms of concept and execution, after picking up the award for Building Performance Pioneer, the judge’s decision was unanimous and the team behind this… Continue reading MODULHAUS™ – WINNER OF WINNERS
A lot has happened since January 2021 when the government published the outcome of the Future Homes Standard consultation. But with changes imminent, Trevor Richards, Operations Director of VOLUMETRIC™ outlines the challenges involved and what is coming down the track. The Future Homes Standard outlines changes to Building Regulations Part L (conservation of fuel and… Continue reading THE FUTURE OF HOMEBUILDING & MEETING NEW STANDARDS
Volumetric modular technology has been making national news headlines and has received universal acclaim for bringing much needed facilities onstream in record time to support efforts to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, but June 28 marked a first for the industry. SOLOHAUS™ – a one-person volumetric modular home took centre stage in the grounds… Continue reading MODULHAUS™ TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT WESTMINSTER
