Author Archives: Jim Roach

Green light for £17.5m National Brownfield Institute

ARV Solutions comment: Great to see a facility such as this, being established to train on innovative construction methods. We need these skills for the future! Wolverhampton are a leading light in educating for MMC! The NBI will develop modern … Continue reading

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Two more promoted to Associate Director

It is with immense please, that I can officially announce the promotion of Sue Eustace and Graham Brown as Associate Directors at ARV Solutions. These two brilliant recruiters, and good friends, are our longest serving employees, ever loyal, ever hard … Continue reading

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Khan seeking developer for 220-home MMC scheme

ARV Solutions comment: Great to see a presumption towards MMC for new housing provision. With more volume requirements like this, the sector will really develop to scale and become the norm.! Needless to say we are in touch with bidders … Continue reading

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The employment market is changing – but not how you might expect

Lay-offs lead to unexpected departures When employers lay off staff, or there is a threat of it, those most under threat cling on, and those most comfortable often take a choice to move forward with their career elsewhere. This is … Continue reading

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Covid-19: New research showcases the construction industry’s adaptability

ARV Solutions comment: We are already seeing an increase in flexibility for remote workers and work from home jobs – at least for part of the working week. This is opening up more job opportunities to more people – good … Continue reading

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Study reveals potential for 2,000 new rooftop homes across Southwark

ARV Solutions have recruited for various rooftop/airspace projects, and we expect to see more offsite solutions used in this way. As land is scarce and costly it makes sense to consider it where possible – though neighbour/tenant consent seems to … Continue reading

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UK property industry reacts to the government’s National Home Building Fund

Through the National Home Building Fund, the Chancellor has pledged £7.1bn over the next four years. This large sum of funding will help unlock up to 860,000 homes. Overall, the Spending Review announced nearly £20bn of investment in housing. This … Continue reading

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£35M Investment in factory in-built homes

Initiatives like this are leading manufacturers to set up new operations in Wales, creating some really interesting career opportunities, often in brand new offsite manufacturing factories. We work closely with numerous clients across Wales in Timber Frame and Modular. Set … Continue reading

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Hunt begins for manufacturers to join £600m offsite homes framework

Procurement for Housing is working with Building Better to develop the £600m offsite homes framework which will go live in Spring 2021. The 25 housing associations that make up the alliance have committed to manufacturing 800 offsite homes via the … Continue reading

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Green light for 15 new airspace homes in London

The development on St James’ Road will conserve embodied energy by extending the life of the existing building through upgrade works. To reduce operational energy, it will build the homes offsite and install renewable energy sources for both new and … Continue reading

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