Modern Methods of Construction
New Guidance Launched to Facilitate Insurance of Mass Timber Buildings
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and partners have released new guidance to enable a collaborative approach between construction teams and insurers, opening the door to more equitable insurance for mass timber buildings.
By Oliver Booth
The Future of Building: Modern Methods of Construction
Early engagement, integrated supply chains and having an ‘MMC mindset’ are key considerations when thinking about using modern methods of construction (MMC).
By Matthias Holman
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G&T’s Thought Leadership Round-Up: 2022
G&T’s Thought Leadership Round-Up: 2022
After a confluence of unexpected and, in some cases, unprecedented shocks to the global economy, 2022 has been fraught with challenges and creeping uncertainty. As the year draws to a close, we look back at some of the key articles G&T has published throughout this fast-paced and turbulent year, highlighting some of the more positive developments and take-aways.
By Michael Urie
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Modern Methods of Construction Series: Insurance, Onsite Challenges and Buildability
Modern Methods of Construction Series: Insurance, Onsite Challenges and Buildability
In the final session of the three-part modern methods of construction (MMC) series, the conversation turned to insurance considerations, key onsite challenges and what can be done to mitigate against these, as well as helpful advice for maximising the buildability of MMC solutions.
By Matthias Holman
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Modern Methods of Construction Series: Procurement, Planning and the Role of Government
Modern Methods of Construction Series: Procurement, Planning and the Role of Government
Halfway through G&T’s modern methods of construction series, the discussion turned to procurement and the opportunities for looking at alternative approaches, as well as the role the UK Government has to play in driving the uptake of MMC.
By Matthias Holman
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G&T Launches Modern Methods of Construction Webinar Series
G&T Launches Modern Methods of Construction Webinar Series
Following the success of the mass timber office forum, G&T has launched a new series of panel discussions to unlock the potential of using modern methods of construction (MMC) within construction projects.
By Matthias Holman
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Revisited: Mass Timber Commercial Developments – What do you need to know?
Revisited: Mass Timber Commercial Developments – What do you need to know?
There has been a significant increase in interest for using mass timber within construction projects across the UK over the last few years. A combination of the UK Government’s net zero 2050 target, growing concern about the global climate crisis and people’s attitudes towards the spaces they live and work in has created a substantial shift in demand.
By Michael Urie
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Key Design Considerations for Building with Mass Timber
Key Design Considerations for Building with Mass Timber
After having heard from many core stakeholder disciplines in previous forums, the ninth and final session in G&T’s Mass Timber Forum was on the subject of architecture and design. The panel comprised six architects from various internationally-renowned architectural practices – all of which are well-informed and passionate about mass timber commercial office projects.
By Michael Urie
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Leasing and Sales of Mass Timber Offices
Leasing and Sales of Mass Timber Offices
The eighth session in G&T’s Mass Timber Forum was on the subject of sales and leasing. The panel was made up of four panellists including a mix of experienced commercial agents and representatives from large development organisations. Our panellists were able to provide their thoughts on emerging trends in terms of what tenants are looking for when considering commercial office space and what draws them to space that is partially or predominantly constructed from mass timber.
By Michael Urie
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Structure, MEP and Acoustics: What are the considerations when building with mass timber?
Structure, MEP and Acoustics: What are the considerations when building with mass timber?
In the seventh panel discussion of the series, G&T discussed the considerations for engineering a mass timber office building and what impact using mass timber could have on the acoustics and MEP.
By Michael Urie
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The Capacity and Supply Chain of the Mass Timber Industry
The Capacity and Supply Chain of the Mass Timber Industry
G&T hosted a discussion on the capacity of the market as part of the ongoing mass timber office series that brings together experts to discuss and debate barriers to the uptake of mass timber in commercial office construction.
By Michael Urie
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Mass Timber in Office Construction: Does it impact the cost and programme of your project?
Mass Timber in Office Construction: Does it impact the cost and programme of your project?
In the fifth session hosted by G&T as part of the ongoing Mass Timber Office series the panel of experts focussed on what implications using mass timber for office construction may have on a project’s cost, programme and the procurement approach, from the design phase right through to construction.
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Best Practice When Building with Mass Timber
Best Practice When Building with Mass Timber
G&T brought together experts from across the construction industry to discuss best practice methods as part of our ongoing Mass Timber Office series.
By Michael Urie
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How sustainable is mass timber?
How sustainable is mass timber?
Part of G&T's ongoing mass timber office series this discussion focuses on the role mass timber will play in the global net zero and sustainability agenda.
By Michael Urie
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The Impact of Fire When Building with Mass Timber
The Impact of Fire When Building with Mass Timber
In G&T’s Mass Timber Office series the latest panel ‘Fire, Testing and Building Control’ examined the impact of fire both pre and post construction and discussed the work currently being carried out by industry stakeholders on the behaviour of mass timber in the event of a fire.
By Michael Urie
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G&T Launches Mass Timber Forum for Commercial Offices
G&T Launches Mass Timber Forum for Commercial Offices
Hosted by partner Matt Holman, these forums focus on hot topics such as Insurance, Fire and Sustainability. G&T partner and timber expert Oliver Booth has assembled panels of leading experts in their respective disciplines to help share knowledge and information that can be referred to when considering mass timber for commercial office projects.
By Michael Urie
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Stora Enso: The Case for Wood
Stora Enso: The Case for Wood
Stora Enso, a Finnish manufacturer of renewable packaging, biomaterials, paper and wooden constructions, has developed a new flexible, modular wooden office concept.
By Michael Urie
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Introduction to Cross Laminated Timber
Introduction to Cross Laminated Timber
We give a brief introduction to Cross Laminated Timber and look at how this new construction method is slowly changing the built environment.
By Oliver Booth
