CSEI hosts UK Launch of the HANDBOOK FOR THE DESIGN OF MODULAR STRUCTURES

On 5th March 2018 CSEI hosted the launch of the Handbook for the Design of Modular Structures.

The development of the Handbook is pivotal to the advancement of the modular construction industry the event was the first opportunity to learn about the Handbook in the UK.

The Handbook is a project by the Modular Construction Codes Board (MCCB) to provide guidance to the industry on the design and construction of modular structures. MCCB was founded by Prof. James Murray-Parkes and Prof. Yu Bai from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia with the supports from a number of industry partners and Victorian State Government. It was formed with the aim to provide a code of best practice and integrated solutions for modular construction to industry, government and the community.

The Handbook for the Design of Modular Structures is the first of its kind in the world. It has been developed with contributions from a number of industry partners and Monash University and the Victorian Government, Australia. Although the Handbook was developed in Australia, it should be noted that it is intended to be applicable to any jurisdiction because it derived using world’s best practice, including Eurocodes and US standards.

The Handbook consolidates leading-edge knowledge of design and engineering advances, whilst integrating and enhancing the application of engineering principles to modular manufacturing and construction. The Handbook aims to enable improved safety, productivity and quality in industrial practices and integrated solutions that advance:
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA);
• Advantages of Modular Construction;
• Regulatory compliance.