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28 Sep 2018
Modern Masonry are partnering with The Concrete Centre and UK Construction Week to provide the Better Built Housing Hub, part of the Build Show. This new feature developed by The Concrete Centre and Modern Masonry includes a seminar theatre and exhibits. Come and visit Modern Masonry on stand B252.
10 Sep 2018
We have all experienced one of the hottest summers that the UK has had since 1977 and in its recently published report ‘Heatwaves: adapting to climate change’, the Environmental Audit Committee has called for tougher rules to ensure homes can deal with extreme heat.
14 Jun 2018
Concrete and masonry products are UK-manufactured, locally available and one of the most cost-effective solutions for building a new home.
12 Jun 2018
A recent theoretical study by cost consultant Rider Levett Bucknall UK and written up in The Construction Index suggests that affordable homes made from timber are marginally cheaper than masonry...
25 May 2018
Come and see us on: Stand G53. The Concrete Centre and Modern Masonry are exhibiting and supporting CIH's Housing Conference 2018, taking place at the Manchester Central on 26th – 28th June 2018. Housing 2018 is the leading event for housing industry professionals to meet industry contacts, gain industry insight and conduct business deals.
11 May 2018
Our very own Guy Thompson, Head of Architecture, Housing and Sustainability at The Concrete Centre will speak on behalf of Modern Masonry.
23 Apr 2018
Modern Masonry are exhibiting at Materials for Architecture. Come and see us on Stand 22.
05 Mar 2018
It's no secret that home-owning is at its lowest level in 30 years, there are high prices to rent and buy and levels of housebuilding are still below government targets. The issue of the housing market is at the top of many people's agendas. An extensive survey of 2000 homeowners and renters has been conducted to find out what they think about the current state of housing.
Published today, by the Modern Masonry, "A Dream Home: An Exploration of Aspirations" summarises important research, conducted to understand the views of homeowners and tenants.
01 Mar 2018
Modern Masonry will be exhibiting at Ecobuild on 6-8th March at ExCel, London.
16 Feb 2018
Today, Modern Masonry announces the findings from its latest study into people’s attitudes to the housing market and their moving potential.
Notes to Editors
The Modern Masonry Alliance is a body that seeks to ensure developers and designers, customers and occupants understand the benefits of masonry solutions. It provides guidance on design of masonry and furnishes government and influencing organisations with the evidence of how masonry can contribute to a sustainable built environment. Founding association funders of MMA are Aircrete Product Association, Brick Development Association, Concrete Block Association and Mortar Industry Alliance.
The Modern Masonry Alliance is affiliated to British Precast, the trade association for precast concrete manufacturers and members of the supply chain.
For further information contact us.