Modern Methods of Construction
What are 'Modern methods'?
The term Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is a broad, catch-all term to describe the use of innovative construction techniques to deliver high quality built environments quickly, using both on-site and off-site construction methods.
The word ‘modern’ can be misleading, as many of the methods and their underlying construction principles have been around for decades. However, they are described as ‘modern’ because they have yet to be adopted by the mainstream. More recently, the UK Government has been increasingly encouraging the adoption of MMC for building projects across the public sector. Pre-manufactured value (PMV) and the other benefits MMC has to offer are often incorporated within business plans to demonstrate the use of MMC at the outset.
What is pre-manufactured value?
Pre-manufactured value (PMV) is a measure of the proportion of construction and manufacture that happens off-site, thus indicating project efficiency. In principle, the higher the PMV, the smaller proportion of the capital cost spent on prelims and on-site labour, the greater the project's efficiency.
By using a Platform Approach to MMC, MTX healthcare schemes can deliver up to 80% pre-manufactured value.
Faster
MTX buildings are pre-manufactured off-site to exact specifications, whilst the sub-structure is prepared on-site, reducing the overall programme by up to 50% compared to traditional alternatives and allowing for a faster ROI.
Greener
Off-site construction equates to 60% less waste, better use of materials, and up to 45% reduction in carbon emissions. Buildings exceed the standard regulatory guidance, providing significant savings over the building's lifespan.
Safer
According to the 2016 Buildoffsite report, on-site conditions can be 80% less safe than factory conditions.
Minimised disruption
Off-site construction means less disruption and noise, especially important for sensitive healthcare environments.
Quality control
Build quality and inspection is more easily controlled in a factory environment, ensuring the highest levels of quality.
Reduced labour cost
On-site labour is significantly more expensive compared with factory-based labour, delivering a more cost-effective solution.
