Modern methods of construction and changing the way we build

By Mark Farmer2020-02-26T06:00:00

Adopting modern methods of construction will allow the industry to hit vital targets on decarbonisation, building safety and better design

The decision to proceed with HS2 is a big commitment, entrusting a stressed and fragile industry with one of the biggest infrastructure tasks ever commissioned in the UK. The desire to ensure better regional connectivity is commendable, but there must be real fear in the corridors of power that, unless radically reset, this project could become just another manifestation of the crisis structurally undermining our industry. I therefore expect delivery model disruption to be part of HS2’s future.

There has also been a major commitment to hospital building and I’m glad to hear it has been confirmed in Parliament that the Department of Health will be asked to commission its new building programme using modern methods of construction (MMC).

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