Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

3D primary structural systems

The production of 3D units in controlled factory conditions prior to final installation.

Volumetric units can be brought to site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only, to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed.

2D primary structural systems

Flat panel components for floor, wall and roof structures, produced in a factory and assembled on site to produce a 3D structure.

Closed panels can include lining materials, insulation, services, windows, doors, internal wall finishes and external cladding.

Non-systemised primary structure

Framed or mass engineered timber, cold rolled or hot rolled steel or precast concrete members, including load bearing beams, columns, walls, staircases, core structures, slabs, ring beams, piles caps, driven piles and screw piles.

Additive manufacturing

The remote, site-based or final workface based printing of parts of buildings through various materials based on digital design and manufacturing techniques.

Both structural and non-structural components are included. 

Non-structural assemblies

Non-structural walling systems, roof cassettes, non-load bearing kitchen, bathroom and utility pods, risers and plant rooms, as well as pre-formed wiring looms and mechanical engineering composites.

Traditional building product led productivity improvements

Traditional single building products manufactured in large format, pre-cut configurations or with easy jointing features to reduce site labour E.g. roll-out reinforced flooring, brickslips and underfloor heating mats.

Site process led productivity/assurance improvements

Innovative site-based techniques including lean construction, physical and digital worker augmentation, robotics, wearables, drones, verification tools and technology-led plant.