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Here is the reason why offsite construction is failing. Shifting traditional timber construction methods to factory settings without adapting to modern technologies is likely to be unsuccessful. The reason is clear: traditional construction workers are highly skilled in using simple, effective tools like table saws, hammers, nail guns, and ladders. Moreover, they aren’t burdened with the costs of renting large spaces, investing in expensive automation, or hiring heavy cranes.To effectively compete, the industry must adopt new, standardized building technologies designed for efficient production, such as the innovative VEGO building system. Such technologies enhance speed, which is crucial for reducing costs and boosting profitability—a factor that has been missing for some time in traditional methods.If the offsite construction industry fails to embrace these modern approaches, it risks continued failure. It's time to adopt change and innovate. “Just Do It!”

Where have we been….. the simple answer is we have been busy, busy improving and much more. We have been busy aligning the personal and business vision, structure, targets, goals and partners for our 24/25 pipeline. Here’s a taste of what we have been up to and the partners we have working with to achieve all and more as part of our future growth plan. 1. LAUNCH of Kingsmen Land and Acquisition - headed up by Harvey Carter for all land and development sites, bespoke to client criteria. 2. NEW SITE - the delivery of 8 units for local housing needs in Worcestershire planning submission with full sustainability, BNG, affordability and quality housing stock. 3. TPX - our planning consultant partner extraordinaire - the last year has given us invaluable knowledge and resultant planning gain on all sites we have secured and continue to be part of this exclusive mastermind. 4. MENTOR - Anil of Haus Group, has given us more drive and focus on us and the business, resulting in a defined plan for our business goals now and into 2025 - he walks the walk and has a proven background to help us deliver in all we will do. 5. PLANNING APPROVAL - a site in Staffordshire with planning gain and fantastic margins which starts in Q3 of 2024. 6. GROWTH - meeting with seasoned developer Castell Group delivering social housing at the next level with a true partnering ethos with RSL and LA - podcast to come with Dorian Payne, and more. 7. SITE VISITS - secured vanilla new build sites and class Q incoming … 8. UPGRADE - Kingsmen Developments has had an update with all projects and business principles updated on our website - go check it out. Link - https://lnkd.in/e2Mshi8T Please click through to the contact page and we can arrange a call to review how we can help each other develop a relationship for the future, and keep you updated on all project progress and sharing of our MDs 30 years construction and refurbishment and partnering knowledge contracts from both client and contractor facing roles - invaluable and powerful. #ResidentialDevelopment #Business #LandDeals #OurTeam #Property #PersonalDevelopment #investment

How Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) can help to solve the UK’s housing crisis? Here are 4 ways Dynamic Build Group and MMC are making a real difference. The housing crisis isn’t just a numbers game—it’s about smart, sustainable solutions that meet the needs of communities. Here’s how we’re driving change with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). 🔹 Accelerated Construction - MMC allows us to build homes faster than traditional methods, getting much-needed housing to market sooner without compromising on quality. 🔹 Unlocking Under-Utilised Space - We’re transforming difficult to develop sites like brownfield, infill, garage and airspace locations within existing communities. 🔹 Cost Efficiency - Building more doesn’t have to mean spending more. MMC's precision manufacturing process allows us to keep costs down, making homes more affordable for developers, housing providers and residents alike. 🔹 Scalability - With MMC, we can quickly scale up to meet demand, providing a consistent and repeatable solution for communities facing housing shortages. Interested in learning how we can apply innovation and sustainability to your next project? Check out our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSZHc667 and let’s discuss—how do you think MMC could impact housing in your area? #ModernMethodsofConstruction #Housing #DynamicBuildGroup #Sustainableliving #Sustainablehomes #HousingCrisis #Manufacturers #Developers #Innovation #MMC #OffsiteConstruction #EnergyEfficient

In the rapidly evolving landscape of housebuilding, the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has become increasingly vital to meet the UK's ambitious housing targets. The Executive Director of Homes at Raven Housing Trust and Chair of Building Better, has highlighted the significant transformations within the offsite construction sector over the past six years. Despite its challenges, MMC delivery offers a promising avenue for scaling up housing production. However, the argument is that for Labour to truly fulfil its housing pledges, it must strengthen its commitment to MMC, particularly by optimising offsite construction methods and addressing the shifting dynamics within the industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZAZ7wZT To speak to our Head of Offsite, contact Rhian Newman. #constructionindustry #mmc #offsiteconstruction #ukhousing #labourhousing #buildingbetter

Ali Bennett thank you for such an impactful article that perfectly summarises the main issues affecting the uptake of MMC and provide some great solutions. 👏 #MMC is the only way that we can deliver the homes required, to the quality and speed required. Many #HousingAssociations and #LocalAuthorities state in their Development Strategies that they want to use MMC or build to #FutureHomesStandard, many are dissuaded because of the presumed cost or perceived risk of longevity. Underwriting contracts will help. #MMCTaskForce will be essential to address the lack of take up of innovation to introduce #MMC targets and increased performance standards for the fabric of homes (through Building Regulations). We also need them to help with proof of concept projects so new technologies can gain the illusive first build and produce case studies and support for any organisation wishing to utilise #MMC. Trina Chakravarti at Building Better and Lee Clary and Jeff Endean at OSHA Off-Site Homes Alliance have already done lots of great work on this. #ukhomes #affordablehousing #socialhomes #buildsocial

Our most significant project to date is now underway. I recall when we built a single new build property. Now, we are constructing five units on one site. After a long and very stressful wait, we have acquired our new site for £500,000. It will comprise four 2-bedroom houses and an office building at the rear. Work is to commence immediately after addressing the twenty-odd conditions. Now, 2024 looks to be a busy year for us. We are still on the lookout for sites with planning or for refurbishments for 2025. Can’t believe I’m talking about 2025. How time flies when you’re having fun. Commission paid to every deal we agree on. #NewBuilds #RealEstateDevelopment #PropertyInvestment #UKHousing #Construction2024 #FutureProjects #TimeFlies #CommissionOpportunities #RealEstateGoals #BuildingFuture

#BTR continues to make gains in mainstream investment (£35b of institutional investment over the last 10 years) with significant growth expected as the sector only represents circa 2% of PRS households in comparison to the US (37%) and Germany (41%) where the market is more established. Zerum specialise in this sector with over 2,000 units delivered, on-site or in planning across a range of locations. - Talbot Mill, Manchester - 190 Units - On-Site - Farnworth, Bolton - 97 Units - On-Site - Well Meadow, Grainger - 286 units - Delivered - Fletcher Street, Stockport - 244 units - Planning - Metalworks, Liverpool - 405 Units - Planning - Bridgewater, Liverpool - 30 Units - On-Site - St Michaels, Manchester - 200+ - On-Site - Gorton Street, Salford - 568 Units - Planning If you need any support with your schemes, please get in touch. Zerum #Costmanagement #projectmanagement #BTR #PRS #residential

Our most significant project to date is now underway. I recall when we built a single new build property. Now, we are constructing five units on one site. After a long and very stressful wait, we have acquired our new site for £500,000. It will comprise four 2-bedroom houses and an office building at the rear. Work is to commence immediately after addressing the twenty-odd conditions. Now, 2024 looks to be a busy year for us. We are still on the lookout for sites with planning or for refurbishments for 2025. Can’t believe I’m talking about 2025. How time flies when you’re having fun. Commission paid to every deal we agree on. #NewBuilds #RealEstateDevelopment #PropertyInvestment #UKHousing #Construction2024 #FutureProjects #TimeFlies #CommissionOpportunities #RealEstateGoals #BuildingFuture

There are many lessons in this article - teamwork, collaboration, partnership, finding the win-win-win, hard work, hope, patience. But for an investment firm like ours its about ethics and values. Dorr Capital is RealAlt investments Trustee. Together we operate with shared values and ethics. The path of commercial real estate investing is not always smooth but when decisions are based on sound facts, financials and investors best interest the net outcome positive. #CRE #dorrcapital #winwin #CanadaCRE #CRE #investinRealAlt

The Modular Building Industry doesn’t work…. It’s “got a bit of a way to go yet…” The familiar cry of social media posts whenever a Modular Building company goes pop….. ......generally by those hit financially by that firm's demise, and many of us have been stung in the past including me..... Is this true though…? 🤔 The Industry has seen big name failures like Urban Splash and Ilke Homes go in recent years and the likes of L&G’s stuttering venture into the sector, with Module-AR more recently slipping into administration at the end of 2023 in my part of the world, however couldn’t the same be said about Carillion, Interserve and countless other more regional traditional Main Contractors…? Is it the decisions made in those specific businesses rather than the sector as a whole that are responsible for their struggles and demise…? Modular has many challenges, misses many glaringly obvious opportunities to make more money in those businesses but is the industry flawed as a whole….? Its maths time again….. 😍 Remember my post regarding the “Big Three” traditional Main Contractors in my locality….? Combined turnover for the past three years, £340,365,131 and combined profit £1,094,007…? So less than 1%, in fact 0.003% to be exact…? Again sticking with my locality, lets do the same with Modular Building and lets use those that manufacture, those with the big Factory overhead….. Lets go with three again to make it an even comparison… Combined turnover for the past three years, £433,689,799 and combined profit £42,139,982… So just shy of 10%.... Still folks will still cry that the Industry has “got a bit of a way to go yet…” 🙄 Need help streamlining your business, building resilience and increasing profitability…? Message me and perhaps we can work together #modularbuildings #construction #profit #resilience #businessimprovement #offsitemanufacturing #modularconstruction #systems #process