Modern methods of construction, or MMC, is a term used to describe the industrialised method of constructing buildings off-site in factory conditions using modern and innovative practices which allows for the mass production of housing units.
The UK government recognises the benefit of MMC and has setup a framework of seven categories to define what is produced. Modular construction is placed in:
The framework and strategy of the UK Government indicates greater emphasis on the use of MMC going forward to help in achieving their housing and net zero carbon targets.
When we look at the relationship between MMC and the net zero carbon agenda, it allows us to procure more environmentally conscious materials with chain of custody and to increase the buildings operational performance with a fabric-first approach seeking to design out thermal bridges.
