Modern methods of construction
Language: English Series: HouseBuilder ; 64(3) April 2005, 24-34(7)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Special feature on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Lists the five definitions of MMC produced by the Housing Corporation. In "Modern views" Chris Windle finds out what house builders, under pressure to introduce new construction techniques to benefit from development opportunities available on government owned land, really think of MMC and why they know best what works. Highlights Westbury plc's Space4 timber frame Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) homes. Stephen Hoare provides a case study of MMC in action in Manchester where Lovell is developing a 550-home community using the Kingspan TEK building system. In "Material world" Tim Palmer reports on the latest materials and techniques on the market including SIPS, enhanced vapour transfer technology and aircrete. Lists key contacts.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L129424 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 129424-1001 |
Special feature on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Lists the five definitions of MMC produced by the Housing Corporation. In "Modern views" Chris Windle finds out what house builders, under pressure to introduce new construction techniques to benefit from development opportunities available on government owned land, really think of MMC and why they know best what works. Highlights Westbury plc's Space4 timber frame Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) homes. Stephen Hoare provides a case study of MMC in action in Manchester where Lovell is developing a 550-home community using the Kingspan TEK building system. In "Material world" Tim Palmer reports on the latest materials and techniques on the market including SIPS, enhanced vapour transfer technology and aircrete. Lists key contacts.