OFFSITE INFORMATION
WHAT IS OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION?
Offsite construction is the part of the construction process that is carried out away from the building site. As the UK moves towards more modern methods of construction (MMC), prefabrication and factory-based methods have never been more popular.
Offsite manufacturing is a modern method of construction (MMC) and provides a contemporary solution to traditional construction problems surrounding safety, build time and build quality.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION?
Several benefits result from offsite construction and manufacturing, including:
– Reduced onsite labour
– Savings on project times
– Reducing overheads
– Better ROI for clients
– Less waste
– Less material used
– Less onsite faults
– Improved health and safety
– More environmentally friendly
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OFFSITE TECHNOLOGIES
There are many different offsite technologies that yield benefits of factory-controlled manufacture.
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OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Precision and factory-controlled methods, products and systems are creating some of the most efficient and sustainable parts for the built environment, with offsite construction being hailed as the new, sustainable way to build.
The sustainability benefits of offsite construction extend to the whole life cycle of the project, and can be broken down into five key points >>
Offsite construction methods can cut down on overall time to complete a project by as much as 50%. This not only benefits the client but also benefits the environment, with less disruption and an overall cleaner build.
With less time on site, there is a significant reduction in traffic to and from the site resulting in lowered emissions and fewer air pollutants.
Another benefit is less waste, with a reduction in onsite waste due to a large proportion of waste being recycled during build in the factory.
Offsite construction facilitates recycling – some factories recycle up to 94% of the materials used. Furthermore, it is also possible to recycle whole structures; disassembling, relocating and repurposing buildings.
Offsite construction methods typically use 67% less energy than traditional methods, consequently lowering the carbon footprint of whole projects.
Precision-made steel frames promote thermal efficiency for the whole life of the build, minimising air leakage and boasting lower running costs overall. This reduces the long-term carbon emissions of the property.