Modern methods of construction

The development of modern methods of construction (MMC) over the last twenty years has generated much interest. The industry has developed as a result of longstanding productivity problems in the UK’s traditional construction industry, legislation and climate change.

However, there are barriers to entry and acceptance of MMC. There are various construction technologies used, with varying flexibility of the systems. Building surveyors need to know how to identify MMC in a completed project, and what to look out for when carrying out building inspections.

This section is maintained by Kevin Allen of TFT Consultants.

Articles from RICS Journals:

• Modern methods of construction: where are we now?
• MMC: an opportunity for SMEs
• Moving from traditional to modular construction
• How modular methods can redress housing crisis