There are numerous blockers currently to modern methods of construction – many around the unknown risks, how to interrogate new data to make solid decisions and build new business cases. At the moment the solution is to instruct a consultant to advise on the best options. Construction professionals then address viability and look to procure – an expensive, long process.
CMM is the result of a previous piece of research conducted with Bristol City Council to understand what resources might make the widescale adoption of MMC solutions more feasible. In April 2020, a consortium of partners led by YTKO and including Bristol City Council, Bristol Housing Festival , BRE, and 9 leading modular housing companies were awarded an Innovate UK grant for their project, Enabling Housing Innovation for Inclusive Growth. This is an 18-month programme working with multiple partners towards the delivery of a major Research, Development and Innovation (R,D&I) in the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Using traditional methods, it has not been possible to provide enough homes to tackle the housing crisis. One of the main aims of this project was to deliver a digital toolbox suitable for local authorities to overcome this issue and to help improve the speed of housing delivery across the country.
This has led to the creation of the toolkit from CMM, designed specifically for and importantly with local authorities to provide an outcome-led procurement solution.
CMM is key to the acceleration of modern methods of construction by enabling local authorities to optioneer and identify the most suitable products for sites through a robust and quality assured database.
The CMM Team
Phil Stott
Head of Construction & Sustainability
Phil is the lead for the Enabling Housing Innovation for Inclusive Growth project as well as Constructing Modern Methods. He has worked in the construction sector for over ten years, working closely with the Government, industry supply chains and innovators.
Lisa Saunders
Project Manager
Lisa is responsible for YTKO’s construction related projects across the South West of England. With nearly 10 years’ experience within the construction sector, Lisa has gained a plethora of knowledge within all levels of the supply chain.
Julia Holczman
Business Engagement Coordinator
With her experience in Business Development and recently acquired Media Communications degree, Julia engages with businesses in need of support and assists with marketing and maintaining professional relationships with partners.
