A landmark development for engineering and physical sciences, and the largest single project the university has undertaken since the 1960s.
MMC
Excellence in Modern Methods of Construction
At the heart of our innovative approach to building design is our commitment to delivering projects with unparalleled quality, speed, safety, and efficiency. This dedication drives our continuous adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Our experience spans collaborations with both public and private clients across build sectors. Our strong partnerships with major government departments, including the Ministry of Justice, NHS, Department for Education, and Defence Infrastructure Organisation, highlight our proven track record. We excel at working on a programmatic level, managing some of the UK’s largest portfolios.
Images of Brent Cross Plot 14 courtesy of PCE Ltd
Awards
Our MMC experience is award winning, with over 40 awards for our offsite projects in the last 5 years. Highlights include:
Best of the Best Offsite Awards for HMP Five Wells (one of only two case studies within the Construction Playbook), Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre and Broadmoor Hospital Redevelopment.Â
Best Use of Hybrid Technology for University of Warwick's Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building and Durham University's Mount Oswald Student Accommodation.     Â
Building Project of the Year for Sir William Henry Bragg Building, University of Leeds
Sir William Henry Bragg Building Photo (right) © Paul Karalius
Working throughout the project lifecycle
We are uniquely positioned in working across all stages of a project and programme lifecycle: from early concept stages, shaping standard platform strategies and designs that maintain flexibility and interchangeability of parts, through to detailed component design, with varying materiality and build methodologies.
Unlike more traditional approaches, our skills enable us to develop fabrication details early, without the need for direct supplier engagement. This unlocks wider procurement choice, providing greater surety of delivery and maintaining competitive tension. Through the development of standard, repeatable designs, we are also able to support our clients in improving cost certainty, predictability and quality.
Digital Approach
Our digital approach adds substantial value to our MMC strategy by enhancing coordination, improving accuracy, reducing environmental impact, and optimising the construction workflow. Through the integration of advanced digital tools and methodologies, we are able to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and efficient construction solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry.
Standardised Solutions
Our experience in this approach spans sectors, and we work with contractors and subcontractor partners to develop standardised solutions.
Working alongside our contractor clients, we have developed effective offsite solutions for major public sector and government department programmes of work, including the Department for Education’s Modern Methods of Construction Framework.
With PCE Ltd we have developed our hyTower® hybrid approach for residential projects, hyTower® Health for healthcare projects, and HybriDfma for Secure Prison design.
Partnership Working
Our expertise is supplemented and supported by strategic partnerships. For early stage commissions we work closely with specialist MMC consultants Akerlof: authors of the MoJ MMC strategy, the Product Platform Rulebook and recognised market leaders in platform and kit of parts solutions. We also have a strong relationship with with PCE Ltd, as specialist installer, which ensures our solutions are considered and buildable.
Our MMC Projects
Construction of two distinct colleges for John Snow and 17th Colleges within the University, comprising 1000 bed spaces, two college heart buildings, and a hub building with formal dining facilities.
Mount Oswald, Durham University
A high research laboratory for the University of Cambridge to establish a new centre of excellence for the development of medical treatments.
Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, University of Cambridge
The development of a new and innovative Category C Prison, to replace the existing Victorian facility.
HMP Five Wells / Wellingborough Prison
A new innovative 4,067m² teaching building which includes classrooms, learning, administration and ancillary spaces. With space decanted elsewhere on campus, the new building will increase student capacity at TU Dublin’s Blanchardstown location by 824 - a significant boost to support future growth and learning.
Blanchardstown Campus, Technological University, Dublin
This new development involves the construction of 1,400 build for sale residential units together with 350 student units on the former brownfield site of the old Yorkshire Chemicals plant.
Dyecoats, Kirkstall Road, Leeds
Further Reading
See More
Views15th Nov 24
How MMC is Transforming the Construction Industry
Dan Evans reflects on how collaboration among stakeholders is crucial in achieving the high standards of standardisation, repeatability, quality, and buildability essential for successful MMC delivery.
Views14th Nov 24
Innovative Construction: Enhancing Education Through Modern Methods
Andy Roberts reveals how the education sector is increasingly embracing MMC’s potential to enhance productivity and foster innovation.
News18th Sep 24
Event: The Benefits of Early MMC Collaboration
Catch up on our event in London with PCE Ltd and specialist guest speakers from Kier Construction and Cast.
