14 Sep
RAAC is getting a lot of attention in the media as of late – and not for the best reasons. Once a ‘wonder’ material is now deemed a catastrophic epidemic, especially within the education sector. The History During the post-war building boom in the 1950s, '60s and...
10 Aug
Sustainability in Modular Construction Sustainability in Modular Construction is a hot topic right now. Modular construction is slowly but surely changing the way that we will live. Over the next few decades, modular construction may well become the go-to...
01 Apr
The educational world has undergone real transformation over recent years. The demands of teaching and learning have fundamentally changed, with schools facing new challenges with limited budgets, limited space and ever-changing class sizes. As educational leaders look for answers, modular construction has been consistently highlighted as an effective and efficient solution.
10 Mar
As a Modular Construction Company, we offer many modular building solutions. With a wide range of building systems for the public sector. This includes modular changing rooms. Since launching Smartbuild back in 2017, we have successfully designed, constructed and...
28 Feb
It is no secret that with the offsite construction process, it can most certainly play a role in addressing the UK and Ireland’s housing shortage! Government statistics state that the UK needs an additional 120,000 homes each year to overcome the housing shortfall....
20 Feb
Care Home Vs Granny Flat Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances families are put into situations where they find themselves stepping up to the responsibility of looking after an older member of the family. And let’s be honest, it’s a known fact that this type of...
23 Jan
Modular classrooms are a sustainable building solution for expanding schools and colleges, designed to be energy efficient and flexible working spaces. With a focus on creating dynamic and diverse teaching spaces for the education sector, our modular classrooms create...
09 Jan
Modular buildings can provide a flexible solution and are an inexpensive and relatively portable way to construct interior spaces. But as with any other type of construction, they come with a host of regulations. Here we look at some of the building regulations that...
04 Nov
Modular construction is not a new concept. It is already extremely popular in countries such as Germany and Japan. However, it is becoming an increasingly popular construction method in the UK, with 15,000 modular homes built every year. Additionally, the use of...