We want to share a range of views and experiences about building MMC homes. On this page you’ll find case studies, member profiles, manufacturer interviews, blogs and news. If you’d like to share your story, then get in touch: info@buildingbetter.org.uk
Building More Than Homes
Aga Podgajna is an architect and urban designer working across London and Warsaw, with a particular focus on housing and building resilient, sustainable communities. Her piece for BB:CoP explores why lasting impact comes not from housing alone, but from creating the conditions for residents to rebuild their lives — and why this requires a more joined-up, systemic approach.
The Silent Factories: How did the UK Offsite Revolution Stall?
Determined to understand how avoid to history repeating, Daniel Grundy is now a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University, researching what construction can learn from manufacturing history to build a better future.
How can we build 1.5m homes? Seven questions about the future of construction.
What would it actually take to build 1.5 million homes in five years? Terry Fuller, who sits on our board,
New Build, Right First Time: Crossing the Chasm on Modern Methods of Construction
Katie Rudin, Chair of Building Better Community of Practice, recently chaired a panel discussion at Housing 2026, on how procurement can secure predictable quality, safety and net zero outcomes from day one.
Sharing the benefits of the Energy Revolution
Solar panels are being installed on social housing at record rates, but who actually benefits from the surplus electricity exported back to the grid?
BB:CoP’s Four Themes for the Year Ahead: Where Do You Fit In?
Introducing the four interconnected themes shaping the Community of Practice’s work this year, and an invitation to find your place in them.
How Offsite Construction is Accelerating Affordable Housing Delivery in Bristol
On 14th January 2026 we were delighted to host a webinar with Octopus energy, unpacking innovative solutions for social landlords to minimise (or eliminate) energy bills for their residents.
Snow Place Like Home: innovation, energy and affordable homes
On 14th January 2026 we were delighted to host a webinar with Octopus energy, unpacking innovative solutions for social landlords to minimise (or eliminate) energy bills for their residents.
Enabling demountable and/or meanwhile use accommodation for local authorities
On the 2nd December 2025 we were delighted to host a panel discussion in London on demountable and/or meanwhile use accommodation. Read more for our reflections on the event, and plans for next steps.
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