Wednesday 12 October, 10.30am - 12pm
Does offsite construction offer a credible solution to addressing the need for more housing, improved quality and better value?
The benefits of offsite construction and MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) speak for themselves – quality control, speed, control of waste, safer factory process when compared to on site to name but a few. Whilst offsite is very much part of the current industry agenda, all too often it seems we revert to traditional methods of construction. What do we need to do to change this cycle and get a much wider adoption of offsite across the industry?
This webinar will discuss:
- How critical is it that as an industry we take on board the benefits of offsite and challenge the way we design and build?
- How are organisations such as the AIMCH – Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes – helping to accelerate adoption?
- Where does offsite sit when we look at the perfect storm of increased regulations and legislation, skills and materials scarcity and a closer scrutiny on quality, competence and performance?
- Should we accept that more offsite assembly of selected components and systems, rather than whole house, is a route to adoption and a best of both worlds approach?
- Is adoption of offsite and MMC at a level we expect it to be?
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Speaker Biographics
Mark Farmer
CEO at Cast
Mark is CEO and a Founding Director of Cast, a specialist construction consultancy providing solutions for developers, investors, policymakers and the supply chain. He has over 30 years’ experience in construction and real estate and is a recognised international commentator on a variety of industry and policy related issues. In 2019 he was appointed as the government’s Champion for Modern Methods of Construction in Housebuilding.
Stephen Wightman
UK MMC Lead at Faithful+Gould
Stephen heads up Faithful+Gould’s consultancy offer in the MMC market-place, providing advice and support to existing and new clients on delivery of MMC projects, strategic planning and business case writing. He has over 20 years’ offsite experience across infrastructure, residential, defence, healthcare, leisure and education.
Kevin Dundas
MMC and Offsite Manager at Willmott Dixon
With 20 years working in construction in various roles from buying, site management and supply chain management, Kevin now focuses on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and Offsite at Willmott Dixon. With a passion for continuous improvement, Kevin believes more collaboration in this industry will deliver vastly improved end products, whilst making the experience far more enjoyable for all.
Scott Denham
Sales Director at IG Masonry Support
Scott has been with IG Masonry Support for over 6 years, following 5 years leading the national sales team with Keystone Lintels. With a background in sales, Scott manages the UK sales team and is responsible for the overall business sales performance and strategy. Scott is committed to building good customer relations and brand awareness to maximise commercial performance. Scott works to develop IG Masonry Support’s specification offering and engagement with key industry consultants and specifiers.
Kevin Sherlock
Managing Director at Smartroof
Kevin Sherlock, Smartroof Managing Director joined the Keystone Group in 2019. With over 30 years’ experience within the construction industry Kevin has an extensive knowledge in developing the 'room in roof' insulated roof panel system. At a time when the skills shortage and tight margins are commonplace across the sector, Kevin passionately believes the off-site fabrication of roofs provides huge benefits in terms of health and safety, speed of construction and quality control.
