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Appointment to Industrialising & Digitalising Construction Panel
Ottersbrook is pleased to confirm that Mike Ormesher, General Manager and Director, has been selected to join an industry panel supporting the UK’s Industrialising & Digitalising Construction challenge, led through the UKRI Mission Accelerator Programme. This panel, referenced in Melissa Zanocco OBE’s announcement, brings together leading figures from across the built environment to shape the next phase of industrialised construction in the UK. The initiative itself is a nati
Mike Ormesher
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Offsite Construction and PPPs: A Shift Towards Delivery Certainty
A recent industry report is reinforcing what many in the sector already recognise: modern methods of construction (MMC) and industrialised delivery are best unlocked through the right procurement model—not just the right technology. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), in partnership with Browne Jacobson, has highlighted public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a key enabler for a more structured and scalable approach to infrastructure delivery. These models, by their na
Mike Ormesher
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The Real Culprit: Why Construction Keeps Overloading Itself — and How MMC, AI and Shared Capacity Can Finally Break the Cycle
By Same Stacey - A7C Limited 1. Unlocking MMC Capacity: The Hidden Inefficiency We Can No Longer Ignore From Unlocking MMC Capacity, the evidence is stark: MMC factories are running at just 40–60% utilisation — described by industry as “the single biggest barrier to scaling up MMC and industrialised construction.” This isn’t a skills problem. It’s a coordination problem. As the report states: “Unlocking downtime unlocks delivery. Unlocking delivery unlocks homes.” We alread
Mike Ormesher
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New report highlights need for delivery reform to unlock MMC at scale
A new report from the Purposeful Finance Commission (PFC) has added weight to calls for fundamental reform in how social housing is planned, regulated and delivered in the UK. The Mind the (Viability) Gap report highlights the growing disparity between demand and supply, with more than 1.3 million households on waiting lists and fewer than 100,000 social homes delivered each year. It recommends the creation of “Olympic authority‑style” bodies for major housing schemes, supp
Mike Ormesher
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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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Ottersbrook often provide interviews and quotes for publications, press editors, research bodies, and government depts looking for views/advice and general feedback, on innovation management in the MMC sector. We also support conferences, think tanks and best practice round tables. This can be on behalf of the public and private sector clients that we work with.
Please feel free to send your request for support or interview, via the contact page.
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