Jez Sweetland calls for public bodies to show more leadership around MMC in the first in a series of guest blogs. The UK is facing multiple compounding threats: the housing crisis, the climate and ecological emergencies and the construction skills shortage. To tackle these requires system change that can only
Too many housing associations are reluctant to share information with development ‘rivals’ but trust and co-operation is vital to make MMC widespread in affordable housing, writes Jake Snell A competitive culture is the norm in housing development, but in social housing – where the focus is people, not profit –
We’ve kept this post intentionally brief so it’s an easy read. It outlines what members tell us they’ve learnt needs doing to reduce the pain of increasing costs. 1/ Share risks and rewards Historically, our sector has wanted to pass on risk in development. This approach can lead to quality
Building Better is delighted to announce the appointment of two new board directors – Seya Tansill and Terry Fuller. Seya Tansill is offsite construction innovation lead at Building Research Establishment (BRE), the world-leading building research centre that delivers services, standards and certifications. Seya manages Offsite product development, understanding the strategic
We know how important upfront costs of homes are to our sector, so we’re developing more case studies comparing costs for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) versus traditional. Keep an eye out or get in touch for more details. The volatility of the marketplace has been unparalleled, with existing shortages
In our member profile series, we ask housing associations and local authorities why they joined Building Better. Find out about their drivers, their challenges, and their plans for the future. Platform Housing Group Platform Housing is the largest housing association in the Midlands and one of the biggest in the