VOLUMETRIC MODULAR
NEW FOCUS ON HOUSING
The Modular and Portable Building Association (MPBA) represents a broad spectrum of volumetric modular technologies and have now launched a Volumetric Residential Group to reflect the huge demand for innovative offsite housing.
2 ABI, Homes England, BuildOffsite, NHF, HBF and the Housing Forum. The involvement of these various organisations will be on a noncommercial basis with a view to knowledge sharing and mutual support, with the primary focus being on ensuring that that MPBA and the Volumetric Residential Group becomes engaged at the right level to ultimately become the ‘go to’ body for all things associated with volumetric modular housing technologies.
1 There is currently a huge demand for high quality buildings and modular construction has been hailed as one of the most efficient offsite solutions – particularly for the residential sector. “There is no other representative body for volumetric modular housing solutions within the industry,” says Chief Executive of the MPBA, Jackie Maginnis. “As such, it is felt that the time is right to develop a working group as the industry expands and new entrants are established in this space.” The Volumetric Residential Group will have autonomy to set its own agenda and discussion topics. The initial focus of the Group will be manufacturers of these solutions, across all material types – provided that they are being developed for permanent applications across all aspects of the residential sectors. This Group will expand its scope and activity over time engaging with component suppliers too. 28
The Group will be chaired by the leading offsite industry experts Cogent Consulting and will initially be led by its Managing Director, Darren Richards. Meeting Dates for 2019:
• Afternoon – 21 February 2019 • Afternoon – 16 May 2019
• Morning – 10 October 2019
• Morning – 28 November 2019 To register your interest in attending one of the meetings please go to: www.mpba.biz/volumetric-residentialgroup.html Representatives from the Volumetric Residential Group will be attending various MPBA exhibitions and event activities throughout 2019 including: Explore Offsite Housing, Futurebuild, Offsite Expo and Modular Matters. Once established, it is proposed that the Group will engage with key industry stakeholders and industry bodies such as the NHBC, BLP,
Founded in 1938, the MPBA play a key role in connecting all sectors of the modular and portable building industry – regardless of size and type. “The MPBA is the single recognised voice for promoting and marketing high-quality products and services across the sector,” adds Jackie Maginnis. “Through the Association’s excellent reputation, we have acquired members who specialise in all types of modular building applications. We would welcome manufacturers of volumetric housing solutions to join our Group. Through the power of collective activity, we can take this innovative sector forward by helping to create a ‘volumetric housing community’ and by creating a real ‘central force’ for the industry.” The modular and portable industry as a whole is worth billions of pounds – for more information on the benefits of joining the MPBA go to: www.mpba.biz Images: 01. Marlborough Park Development. Courtesy ModularWise 01. Ideal Modular Homes factory
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