Large public works, like schools and hospitals, are increasingly benefitting from the faster delivery of modern methods of construction, such as modular building. The catch is that there are many platforms for modular structures that can prove incompatible, leading to potential waste and increased cost.
Large public works, like schools and hospitals, are increasingly benefitting from the faster delivery of modern methods of construction, such as modular building. The catch is that there are many platforms for modular structures that can prove incompatible, leading to potential waste and increased cost. The £6m Seismic II project, funded by UKRI’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, aims to change this by creating a collection of standardised, reconfigurable components and aligning platform interface standards.
As part of the consortium, the NCC is investigating the benefits of composites in modular construction, taking advantage of the increased uptake in manufacturing to build stronger, more durable structures. These components will reduce waste, cost and carbon dioxide emissions whilst further increasing the speed of construction. Working closely with MTC’s Construction Innovation Hub, the project is set to create a new benchmark for construction in the UK, reducing building emissions and improving construction productivity while driving down costs.
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