Modern methods of construction (HC 1831 of session 2017-19). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

House of Commons, 2019
Modern methods of construction (HC 1831 of session 2017-19). Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report Download document

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Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Abstract

Looks at how the government's target of 300,000 homes built annually can be met using modern methods of construction (MMC) and what barriers prevent take-up. Covers: Government's housebuilding targets and the case for MMC; defining MMC; quality assurance and warranties; workforce and training; supply chain; local authorities; access to land; building regulations and energy efficiency; and access to finance.

History

House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. Fifteenth report. Related to the following: Government response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee report on modern methods of construction (CP 168) (MHCLG, 2019).

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Building structure
  • Building systems/frame
  • Modular/prefabricated buildings

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