World of Modular Prefabrication in the United Kingdom Bob Mears Head of Sales & Marketing

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1 World of Modular 2011 Prefabrication in the United Kingdom Bob Mears Head of Sales & Marketing

2 Mtech Consult

3 Technical Expertise

4 Agenda History of Prefabricated Construction Technologies Typologies History of Modular Construction in The UK Where is the Modular Industry Now Case Studies Healthcare Retail Affordable Housing Hospitality Questions & Answers

5 Prefabrication isn t new.it just evolved

6 The History of Prefabrication The Romans

7 The Romans Occupation of England lasted for nearly 500 years. Defined as the 'art and science of designing and erecting buildings Castles and fortress builders built as defences The rigid requirements led to the development of prefabricated components and standard parts. Timbers were cut to specific sizes. Grooves were pre-cut ready for fast construction Blacksmiths produced iron nails in different shapes and sizes. Concrete was made by mixing a strong volcanic material ( pazzolana ) with rubble and a mixture of limes.

8 The History of Prefabrication The Iron Church c 1856

9 The Iron Church c1856 Florence Nightingale and the Crimea war. Brunel came up with a solution. The church was originally intended as a prefabricated hospital There is a tradition that the iron building was in use as a hospital in the Crimea, and that Florence Nightingale tended wounded within its walls. Troops called it the Tin Tabernacle. Built entirely of cast-iron with painted glass windows. Queen Victoria worshipped there. Built originally on recreation ground, now football pitch. Transferred to Cranbrook Road in 1866, this site being more central.

10 The History of Prefabrication The Statue of Liberty

11 The Statue of Liberty Gift from the people of France. Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design a sculpture with the year 1876 in mind for completion. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel designed the iron pylon and secondary skeletal framework. Pedestal was finished in April of Arrived in New York Harbour in June of In transit, the Statue was reduced to 350 individual pieces. Re-assembly took four months. Dedication on October 28th A centennial gift ten years late.

12 The History of Prefabrication

13 Heathrow Air Traffic Control Tower Completed in storey base. 18-storey tubular steel mast. 5-storey cab on top of the mast. Provides 360* vision from 82.5m above the runway. Placement of the tower was achieved four weeks ahead of programme

14 Bathroom & Kitchen Pods

15 Light Steel Frame (LSF)

16 Timber Frame

17 Unitised (Finished) Walling Systems

18 Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPS)

19 Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)

20 Twin-wall Permanent Formwork

21 Pre-engineered Mechanical & Electrical Services

22 Volumetric Modular Construction

23 Brief history of modular construction in Europe

24 Brief history of modular construction in Europe When did it become a permanent build option?

25 So how did it change into today s permanent build option? The Cube

26 Where is the industry now? Europe wide in excess of 4b ($6.4b) UK modular sector worth > 1.2b ($2b) 200+ European manufacturers UK is seen as market leader Mainly steel based but product takes many forms Still relatively immature & fragmented supply chain Better understood with market growing at >20% per annum Generally confined to room sized accommodation hotels student residences residential education (classrooms) health (wards)

Case Study - Healthcare Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre Purpose-built surgical hospital providing a range of elective surgical services, including inpatient treatment to NHS patients.

27 Case Study - Healthcare Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre Purpose-built surgical hospital providing a range of elective surgical services, including inpatient treatment to NHS patients. Operated by UK Specialist Hospitals (UKSH). The 13m ($21m) project is believed to be the largest complete hospital to be built using off-site construction and was completed and opened in November 2009.

On Time & On Budget An innovative approach to construction that minimised onsite working and reduced the programme time. Stringent compliance with NHS technical requirements.

28 On Time & On Budget An innovative approach to construction that minimised onsite working and reduced the programme time. Stringent compliance with NHS technical requirements. A sustainable approach to construction Co-ordination of design requirements across a wide range of specialist areas and the design and installation of highly complex M&E services Co-ordination of specialist subcontractors to maintain programme Excellent communications with the client throughout Outstanding site management.

29 Challenging Programme Watertight as fast as possible. Within just four weeks of Yorkon s contract award, the infrastructure works had been completed ready to receive the specially manufactured modules. The three-storey 4,842sqm (52 000sq ft) building comprises 114 steel modules up to 14m (46ft long). Craned into position in just three weeks to reduce the build time to only 12 months. The programme was critical as patients were booked in for treatment. Some areas of the building were handed over at an earlier stage. Yorkon revised the fitting out programme to accommodate this client requirement.

30 Communication & Site Management The speed of offsite construction requires faster decision-making. A good relationship and close communications between Yorkon and UKSH were essential to the success of the project. Outstanding site management. site management team was recognised with Considerate Constructors Performance Beyond Compliance certification. Health and Safety. There were no accidents on site for the duration of the project, more than 120,000 man hours. Flexible approach to design. Despite the earlier decisionmaking required for off-site construction, Yorkon was able to accommodate the client s design revisions.

31 Integrating Offsite & Traditional Traditionally Constructed Atrium

32 Healthcare - Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre A Sustainable Approach

33 Tesco Store Southam Retail

34 Retail Tesco Store Southam New Modular Store Design

35 Retail Tesco Store Southam Reducing Waste On Site

36 Retail Tesco Store Southam Reduced Carbon Footprint

37 Retail Tesco Store Southam Staff Facilities

38 Affordable Housing Evolve St Johns Way

39 Affordable Housing Evolve Time Plan

40 Affordable Housing Evolve Environmental Impact

41 Affordable Housing Evolve Measured Heat Loss

42 Affordable Housing Evolve Key Points

43 Hospitality Premier Inn - Oswestry

44 Hospitality Premier Inn Oswestry Room Modules

45 Hospitality Premier Inn Oswestry Speed Of Build

46 Hospitality Premier Inn Oswestry Corridor Modules

47 Hospitality Premier Inn Oswestry Internal Finish

48 The Benefits of Using Pre-fabricated Construction Technologies Or Offsite

49 Reduced Construction Time Benefits

50 Benefits

51 Benefits Reduced Construction Time Earlier Profitability Higher Quality Finish

52 Higher Quality Finish Familiarity Breeds Regularity

53 Benefits Reduced Construction Time Earlier Profitability Higher Quality Finish Centralised Control

54 Centralised Control For example, pods Plumbing Tiling Electrical work Carpentry Stone masonry Glazing

55 Reduced Construction Time Earlier Profitability Higher Quality Finish Centralised Control Health & Safety Benefits

56 Sustainability

57 Sustainability Factory waste is typically less than 1.5% compared with more than 10% on a traditional construction site Factory operatives are 300% more efficient Potentially 90% fewer vehicle deliveries Factory operative travels 2 miles to work and the national average is 8.5 miles

58 Reduced Construction Time Earlier Profitability Higher Quality Finish Centralised Control Health & Safety Sustainability Less Risk Less Construction Disruption Less Demand on Resources Potentially Less Design Time Permanent Skilled Workforce Benefits

59 Permanent Skilled Workforce

60 Disadvantages Relies on early planning Greater level of coordination Getting it wrong can be a big issue Cost beware!

61 Questions & Answers Questions & Answers

62 Thank You For Your Attention Bob Mears Head of Sales & Marketing Maple House The Professional Quarter Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6LG Phone +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

Sustainability and Process Benefits of Modular Construction

Sustainability and Process Benefits of Modular Construction Lawson, R.M. The University of Surrey, UK, (email: m.lawson@surrey.ac.uk) Ogden, R.G. Oxford Brookes University, UK, (email: rgogden@brookes.ac.uk)