HBF has set up a group to investigate Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) following the publication of the Barker Review.
Recommendation 33 of Kate Barker's review was that:
The House Builders Federation, in conjunction with NHBC, ConstructionSkills and other interested parties, should develop a strategy to address barriers to modern methods of construction. This strategy should be developed to fit alongside existing initiatives, working closely with government to identify further measures that can be taken. A range of approaches should be explored, in particular actions by industry, and changes to NHBC policy and practice, as well as representations to government on areas such as changes to building regulations.
The group met on 15 July 2004 to bring together all the key stakeholders involved in MMC, with a view to identifying barriers to the greater use of MMC and proposing policies/solutions to overcome them.
After a most fruitful discussion, it was decided to set up smaller groups to look at particular aspects of MMC. Further details will be made available in due course.
If you have any queries please contact technical@hbf.co.uk (Ian Hornby).