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PAS 8700: Frequently Asked Questions
PAS 8700 is the UK’s first fast-tracked standard focused on delivering housing through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Developed...

Gaynor
Jul 231 min read
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The Offsite Alliance Welcomes the UK’s New Industrial Strategy: A Step Forward for Housing, Construction, and Growth
The Offsite Alliance Welcomes the UK’s New Industrial Strategy: A Step Forward for Housing, Construction, and Growth.

Gaynor
Jun 243 min read
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Building Capability: From Insights to Impact: A Blueprint for Offsite, Digital Construction and a Sustainable Future
The UK construction sector cannot afford to wait. Building Capability: From Insights to Impact sets out the steps needed to transform our workforce — and meet the scale of ambition demanded by housing, retrofit, net zero, and economic growth targets.

Gaynor
May 191 min read
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PAS 8700:2025 – Modern Methods of Construction in Housing
PAS 8700 is a newly developed Publicly Available Specification (PAS) created by BSI, with sponsorship from the Ministry of Housing,...

Gaynor
Apr 291 min read
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Akerlof's Strategic Action Plan for Combined Authorities
The UK Government is aiming to deliver the biggest boost to social and affordable housebuilding in a generation, presenting a hugely...

Gaynor
Apr 81 min read
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Building Careers
Whether you're into creativity, problem-solving, tech, sustainability, or leadership — there’s a place for you in this industry. It's not...

Gaynor
Mar 311 min read
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OA Impact Report
We’re thrilled to unveil our Impact Report 2024! This is more than just a report – it’s a look back at the milestones we’ve hit, the partner

Offsite Alliance
Jan 11 min read
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Industrial Strategy Green Paper - Vision for Economic Growth
The Industrial Strategy Green Paper outlines the UK government's vision for fostering economic growth through strategic investments and...

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Nov 24, 20241 min read
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Glidevale Protect Publishes Roof Space Ventilation Technical Guidance
Glidevale Protect has released two visual technical guides to help specifiers and roofing contractors determine the correct roof space...

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Jul 12, 20241 min read
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MMC Playbook - Housing Festival
The UK faces a dual crisis in temporary accommodation (TA) and refugee housing, with over 112,660 households living in Temporary...

Gaynor
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Housebuilding Market Final Study Report - highlight several key concerns
The Housebuilding Market Study Final Report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provides a comprehensive analysis of the...

Gaynor
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Constructing the Gold Standard - a comprehensive review
Constructing the Gold Standard, authored by Professor David Mosey, provides a comprehensive review of public sector construction...

Gaynor
Oct 5, 20231 min read
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The Farmer Review - What are the critical challenges facing the UK Construction Labour Model?
The Farmer Review of the UK Construction Labour Model , titled Modernise or Die , highlights the critical challenges facing the UK...

Gaynor
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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The Construction Playbook
The Construction Playbook sets out key policies & guidance for how public works projects and programmes are assessed, procured and delivered

Offsite Alliance
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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The Value Toolkit - a framework to support clients and policymakers
The Value Toolkit, developed by the Construction Innovation Hub, is a framework designed to support clients and policymakers in making...

Gaynor
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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The Latham Report - Constructing the team - a fundamental shift needed
The Latham Report , titled Constructing the Team  (1994), was a landmark review of procurement and contractual arrangements in the UK...

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Apr 8, 20231 min read
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Rethinking Construction - radical shift towards integrated and efficient working practices
The Rethinking Construction  report (1998), led by Sir John Egan, highlighted the inefficiencies in the UK construction industry and...

Gaynor
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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