Autumn 2024 issue M33


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elcome to the latest issue of MMC


Magazine, where we


continue to bring you the most innovative and groundbreaking developments in modern construction. This edition is packed with exciting features that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the built environment. You won’t want to miss our in-depth look at upside-down skyscrapers, an ingenious solution to urban density challenges by building deep beneath the surface. Explore how bioreceptive concrete and living walls are turning our buildings into living, breathing ecosystems, providing solutions to issues like Sick Building Syndrome.


Alongside these cutting-edge features, this issue contains the latest news, insightful views, and product information essential for today’s construction professional. Whether you’re looking to stay on top of industry trends or find the newest products shaping the future of construction, we’ve got you covered.


Happy reading! Joe Bradbury, Editor


08Algeco UK completes state-of-the-art £28million school site in record time ready for the new term


Pupils and staff at Northampton School have started the new school term on a high – by walking through the doors of one of the most modern learning facilities in the UK, which was completed by Algeco UK within just 18 months.


12MEDITE SMARTPLY’s sustainable OSB panels provide increased comfort for housing association tenants


When choosing the right product for flooring applications within housing association constructions, contractors and specifiers must focus on creating comfortable environments for future tenants. A major aspect of building comfortable living environments is achieving proper sound insulation.


24Modular is the answer, but what is the question?


Adam Salt, Head of Global Sales Modular Offsite for A. Proctor Group, looks at expectations around quality in the offsite sector, and the use of measurement techniques as part of wider technical support.


28Can we cure Sick Building Syndrome?


New materials like bioreceptive concrete and living walls are transforming the urban landscape, turning our buildings into living entities that breathe and grow. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these innovations may hold the key to solving a troubling issue that affects millions: Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).


36Reach for the Ply! IN COMMERCIAL FENESTRATION


James Latham & UPM WISA Plywood partnered with the London School of Architecture to bring its 2024 London Festival of Architecture ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ Dalston Pavilion to life.


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