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notably in housebuilding, this promised investment and renewed focus is welcome. But to increase activity rapidly with a workforce that has reportedly declined by hundreds of thousands since 2019, particularly in the older, experienced, 50-plus age range, presents a unique opportunity to rethink how we improve productivity, a measure in which construction has historically lagged behind other UK industries. Off-site could be the key It’s well-documented that off-site construction, or other MMC methods, can increase build speed while delivering high-quality, high-performing affordable buildings. While not appropriate for every project, off-site should be considered as decision-makers rethink build processes to meet increasing demand in volume, quality, and speed. Off-site construction methods aren’t
new. It’s time to reconsider traditional approaches to ensure that targets are met, so families who have been stuck on housing association waiting lists can experience comfortable, safe, housing, and that communities across the UK have access to vital education and healthcare facilities. For local authorities, working with an is just one consideration. While the failure of some volumetric housing providers has drawn unwarranted levels of attention, it highlights the importance of experienced off-site manufacturing partners who demonstrate longevity. We urge stakeholders to not only select off-site manufacturing, but to choose those investing in reliable, innovative without compromising quality or increasing risk to their project’s delivery. Automation to increase In the public sector, time is of the essence, so it’s important to choose an off-site manufacturing supplier who has shown commitment to the future and invested in high-performing machinery. While we recently celebrated our
Group’s 360 year’s birthday, at Saint- Gobain Off-Site Solutions we continue adopting new technologies to increase our output of quality components. To make MMC truly ‘modern’ and to meet our purpose to Make the World a Better Home, we must adapt to the latest advancements which help us to increase
our productivity without compromising An example would be our recent
multi-million pound investment in Randek’s AutoEye automated truss manufacturing system. This investment capacity, particularly in the South-East of England, while providing roof-trusses at even higher quality and with reduced waste. Automating the manufacturing process accelerates production and enhances productivity while maintaining precision. Once programmed by our skilled factory team, machines such as the AutoEye produce with consistent accuracy, far exceeding the volume achievable through traditional manual methods. This application of automated
minimises the risk of human error. Manual tasks, especially those undertaken on site, that are repetitive or physically demanding, naturally carry a higher chance of mistakes. By incorporating automation, these risks are reduced, resulting in higher-quality, more precise end products. The associated reduced health and
safety risk from implementing off-site construction also cannot be ignored. By implementing a greater percentage
of the construction process within a factory environment, the process becomes more controlled, and the time spent on activities such as working at height are reduced. Whether it’s the manufacture of roof
trusses or wall panels, automation decreases the amount of manual labour required by employees, leading to even lower risk of injury. in the public sector By working with a reliable, experienced MMC supplier who continuously invests in service improvements, the public sector can deliver the projects it urgently needs. In the UK, we need more affordable homes, improved healthcare facilities and better educational environments to ensure the next generation, and those after, can thrive. By selecting an MMC supplier who
has already, and continues to, invest in two-fold – projects can be completed the quality of the buildings that we so desperately need.
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