The Buildingtalk apprentices, Thomas, Daisy and Jed Chapman, explained that the off-site construction process reduced project construction time and the amount of site disruption was decreased as less work was performed on site.
As most of the work is performed in the LEGO factory, manufacturing efficiencies can be gained and materials purchased in larger quantities.
Due to greater accuracies that can be achieved in the factory based manufacturing process, higher sustainability levels can be achieved.
Additionally, factory manufacture of composite materials can add to building performance efficiency.
And it was also fun to build too! checkout the VIDEO.
The Simpsons House is ideal for rural locations and sites with limited open space though the first London house demonstrates that it can be very successfully built in suburban areas as well.
New eco-house in Tooting being tested for NHBC certification and is currently on the market with a guide price of a staggering £1.4m.
Self-builders can purchase the modular kit for considerably less.
Power tool manufacturer Makita has added a new battery powered wheelbarrow to its extensive LXT outdoor power equipment range.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Garden, Hand Tools, Innovations & New Products, Plant, Equipment and Hire, Power Tools, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Site PreparationHydro International, an industry leader in water management products and services, is redefining the standard for hydraulic efficiency and adjustability.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Drainage, Drainage Services, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Facility Management & Building Services, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Plumbing, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy EfficiencyASSA ABLOY Door Group is proud to announce a new internal restructure that sees the company joining forces with all comparable business units across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, to form a new global division – the ASSA ABLOY EMEIA Door Business Segment.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire ProtectionBathroom and piping manufacturer Geberit will be exhibiting at the British Pig & Poultry Fair at NEC Birmingham (15 – 16 May 2024).
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