Research Study on Safety Risks of Modern Methods of Construction in Housing
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch Study on Safety Risks of Modern Methods of Construction in Housing
Awarded 01 Feb 2021
Awarded01 Feb 2021
Value£165,500.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 9mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2021Expired 31 Jan 2022
About
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government awarded a contract to Harlow Consulting Services Limited for a research study investigating potential safety risks from the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) in the housing sector.
The research focuses on offsite modular (volumetric) construction, where the greatest risk is perceived, and aims to investigate potential risks for systemic failure impacting life safety and performance.
The contract, valued at AUD 165,500, was awarded following a mini competition under the CCS Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) ref RM6018.
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Research Study on Safety Risks of Modern Methods of Construction in Housing
Won by HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED · MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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