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Have your say on the future of industrialised construction assurance - Survey now Open
We’ve launched an industry survey to support the development of a new Industrialised Construction Assurance Scheme — focused on clarity, consistency and confidence across the supply chain. The framework is intended to reduce duplication, improve trust, and better support system‑led delivery — beyond traditional MMC definitions. If you work in construction, manufacturing, finance, warranty, regulation or professional services , your feedback matters. Access the Survey via the
Mike Ormesher
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Government Publishes the Future Homes Standard: What It Means for Homebuilders and Delivery Teams
The UK Government has today published the Future Homes Standard (FHS) , marking a significant milestone in the transition to lower‑carbon, more energy‑efficient new homes. The announcement confirms a clear route toward homes that are more comfortable, more resilient, and less exposed to fossil fuel price volatility , with mandatory application for schemes commenced after March 2028 . While many organisations have already begun adapting to these requirements, the detail publis
Mike Ormesher
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Industrialised Construction: Meeting the Housing Challenge with Purpose and Precision – By Oliver Novakovic, Barratt Redrow
Oliver Novakovic concludes, 'industrialised construction should no longer be viewed as a niche modern method. It is a strategic operating model with the potential . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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A New Era for Construction Product Testing – What the Morrell Review Set in Motion, and How Ottersbrook Can Help
The Review exposed critical weaknesses in the way construction products were tested, certified, marketed, and policed, identifying systemic failures . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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Ottersbrook working with MHCLG (as expert adviser) to develop new PAS 8700 MMC guidance
Ottersbrook were asked by MHCLG, to assist with setting up the guidance, now out as a publicly available standard (PAS) . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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NHBC MMC Housing Report
Ottersbrook have collaborated with NHBC and a few other industry thought leaders, to discuss how to deliver 1.5m homes, whilst maintaining high levels of quality . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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Homes England Unveils Ambitious 2025–2030 Strategic Plan to Accelerate Housing Delivery
Homes England has launched its new Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, setting out a bold five‑year roadmap to transform housing delivery, boost regeneration . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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Pagabo Report Highlights Barriers to UK Housing Delivery – supporting the Case for Industrialised Construction
A new Pagabo report, Building 1.5 Million Homes – Is It Achievable?, offers valuable insight into why the UK’s ambitious housing targets . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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Transforming Construction: BOPAS Partners and Industry Leaders Embark on the Journey to Next‑Generation IC Compliance
A major industry-wide effort is now underway to modernise how innovative construction methods are defined, assessed, and assured . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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Building Pathology Expert Series by Decipher for RICS
Ottersbrook recently teamed up with RICS and Decipher (Expert Construction projects Partner) to support an 'Expert Series' of CPD-led talks, tackling topics . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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Salford University EH2
Our General Manager, Mike Ormesher, has joined (by invitation), the University of Salford’s Advisory Board, after 8 years as an honorary research professor . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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A new MMC Playbook to bring industry together
Ottersbrook (via OSHA) developed several sections of this new playbook, put together by our network colleagues at the Housing Festival . . . . .
Mike Ormesher
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