Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is at the forefront of the Government’s efforts to solve the housing crisis and is becoming increasingly important as it sits alongside traditional housebuilding.
As London’s Mayor Sadiq Kahn has reportedly set up a new taskforce calling for direct MMC investment, it has never been more clear how important MMC and Modular construction is becoming to the sector.
We can support you with any aspect of Regeneration. With a large practice and clients and connections across the construction industry, we can assist you through the complicated tender processes and use our extensive insight to help you overcome challenges, whether domestically or internationally.
Our expertise includes:
- Hands on experience advising clients on modular construction projects
- Site acquisition and complex land assembly, including through compulsory purchase
- Development agreements of all types, including pre-lettings, options, forward funding agreements, joint venture, partnership and land promotion arrangements
- All aspects of planning, from strategic advice on applications, section 106 and infrastructure agreements, project management of appeals and court challenges
- Construction services, including procurement
- Letting, funding and eventual sale
We have acted for 6 of the 10 largest housebuilders in the UK, as well as a number of dedicated modular housing providers. Please click the link below to read our sector insights.
Meet the team
- Call Alexander +44 (0)20 7427 6436
- Email Alexander
- London office
- Call Robin 020 7427 6653
- Email Robin
- London office
- Call Duncan +44 (0)20 7427 1067
- Email Duncan
- London office
Our thinking
David Savage
TCC judgment in first post-Grenfell fire safety external wall insulation case.
Steven Carey
Steven Carey writes for Building Magazine on the new Building Safety Act and the associated changes
Steven Carey writes for Building Magazine on the Building Safety Act
David Savage
Will construction see red or green today?
David Savage
The road to net zero begins with data.
Simon Green
AHIC 2021
It was another exciting year at the Arabian & African Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) .
Procuring modular housing: Is MMC becoming mainstream?
Is Modern Methods of Construction becoming mainstream? Read what it means for Development and Procurement here.
Carolyn Davies
Grand designs – Who should take the design risk in an MMC project?
MMC have been touted as a way to tackle costs and inefficiencies within construction, but who takes responsibility for the design ?
David Savage
Is UK construction missing out on Research & Development tax credits?
Katherine Keenan
Wooden towers – the rise of the “plyscraper”
Alexander Gold
Rigorous Energy Standards for New Homes
Christopher Busaileh
Modular construction: addressing deposit payments in building contracts
In this article we consider one such issue concerning payment protection for the employer.
Molly Tatchell
Green Homes grant for homeowners - how can housebuilders seek to improve energy efficiency long-term?
Alexander Gold
Government fully supports Modular Construction - What does this mean for traditional housebuilding?
Georgia Sutton
The Green House Effect
Jane Burrows
Say What You Mean
The dangers of ambiguous vesting certificates
Alexander Gold
The Need for Speed - is Modular Construction the answer?
Speed is essential but careful thought is needed to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
Georgia Sutton
Meeting Housing Needs In The Wake Of The Hong Kong Crisis
Will modern methods of construction be part of the solution?
Rebecca Morjaria
Paper on Modular Construction
This article explains the term of modular constructions.
Jane Burrows
Modular construction – making payment terms work
Modular construction does require employers and contractors to consider some additional risks.
Michael O'Connor
Michael O'Connor quoted by Lexis Nexis on the importance of embracing modern construction methods in order to hit housing targets