All Mark Farmer articles
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News
CITB review by Department for Education imminent
Training body recently received ‘requires improvement’ rating from Ofsted
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Features
Modular without the factory: Modulous’ plan to turn offsite building on its head
After a tricky year for MMC, one start-up claims its asset-light business model will help it succeed where others have failed. As part of the Building the Future Commission, we had a sneak peak at Modulous’ TESSA software before its launch
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News
‘Visas for foreign workers to ease labour shortages? No chance’
Modernise or Die author says ‘penny’s dropping’ for firms on issue as he predicts ‘pain ahead’
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Comment
Let’s lift modular into the mainstream
It is time to think big and give our archaic homebuilding industry something to be positive about, says Mark Farmer
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News
Cast boss says Help to Buy should be used to promote housing innovation
Mark Farmer was sitting before the housing select committee
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News
Berkeley-backed construction academy opens for business
The West London Construction Academy will offer courses including bricklaying, plastering, drylining and carpentry
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News
Industry bigwig says government not doing enough on apprenticeship levy
Cast boss says 25% cap on transferring apprenticeship funds is “still too low”
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News
Cast poaches Faithful + Gould director
Stephen Hole will oversee delivery of key projects for the consultant
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News
PM appoints new housing minister in cabinet reshuffle
Justice minister Dominic Raab is the seventh appointment to the role since 2010
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News
Industry facing unprecedented challenge, says Farmer report author
Mark Farmer says skills crisis is now affecting business performance