NewsJune 8, 2010
Sustainable approach to OSC and MMC with timber
 TRADA Technology is taking pre-orders for a new publication, Off-site and modern methods of timber construction - a sustainable approach, written by Dr Robert Hairstans, Lecturer in Structural Engineering at The Centre for Timber Engineering, Edinburgh Napier University.
Following a history of timber and off-site construction around the world, the author examines production concepts that improve the efficiency of timber construction. The book, illustrated by some 150 photographs and line drawings, underlines timber's many environmental advantages and shows how it can meet emerging design standards.
Off-site construction (OSC) is the manufacture and pre-assembly of components, elements or modules before installation in their final location. Modern methods of construction (MMC) are about better products and processes, their aim to improve business efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, environmental performance and the predictability of delivery timescales.
Off-site and modern methods of timber construction - a sustainable approach is priced at £25.00 for TRADA members and £35.00 for non-members. It will be published at the end of June. Click here to pre-order.
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