MMC

At Change Real Estate we embrace MMC through every stage of our projects to help eliminate the gap between predicted and actual building delivery performance.

Covering a range of offsite and modular building techniques, MMC describes an approach to constructing buildings more quickly, reliably and sustainably with the potential to be significantly more productive than traditional building methods.

Some key benefits of an MMC approach include:

Speed

Improvements in site productivity from better on site methodologies, MMC projects can deliver time savings of between 10 to 50% of construction time. This can result in earlier completion with the consequent revenue benefits.

Safety

Because all MMC methodologies offer improved efficiency and productivity, the activities in an MMC process are more predictable with a consequential reduction in risk. In addition, the more site work that is moved to the factory environment, the more additional safety benefits have an impact: with reduced or eliminated working at height; better separation of personnel and vehicle movements; and the ability to introduce mechanical assistance and provide high-quality plant and equipment to assist with repetitive tasks.

Sustainability

Due to more rigorous and elemental design processes, factory quality control, reduced waste, higher levels of air tightness and fewer transport loads, the use of MMC has a direct impact on the sustainability and carbon content of a project, both in construction and in use.

Quality

It is much easier to control the quality of the finished product when you have more meticulous processes and are carrying out those processes in a controlled, dry, easily accessible enjoinment. Consequently, defects are captured at source, significantly reduced, and the fit and finish is better.

Reduced Disruption

MMC processes not only reduce the time required on-site but as a direct side effect, there is less need for site space for car parking, welfare facilities and materials storage. This directly impacts upon the locality with reduced traffic movements and less disturbance to the residents or users of the vicinity.

Predictability

As a direct consequence of implementing MMC strategies on a project the possibility for unforeseen circumstances to impact upon the project programme or costs are minimised, thus increasing project certainty and the completion of the project within budget.

Wider Societal Advantages
Better building performance and lower defects

Due to the more robust design process, manufacturing assembly and the better-quality control processes available within all types of MMC procedures the performance of the buildings is more predictable and the level of defects both initially and over long-term use is lower.

Improved Social Value

Whether it be through the fact that jobs in factory environments are safer and more sustainable, or the less peripatetic nature of employment in a factory environment offers employment opportunities to individuals with caring responsibilities or disabilities, there are multiple benefits to be obtained through the shift of work away from the construction site.