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Partnership to deliver affordable modular homes in Neath

The new scheme – called Abode Coed Darcy – forms part of phase one of a wider development that is transforming the former BP Llandarcy Oil Refinery site into a 4,000-home development. The scheme will also include onsite primary and … Continue reading

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Premier Modular wins Covid-19 test centres contract

Premier Modular is very pleased to be playing their part in the national effort to support the NHS in increasing testing capacity in the current pandemic. The first centre arrived on-site in Bolton on 16 September – and opened on … Continue reading

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Trio win £2bn CHIC offsite housing framework

The procurement consortium of more than 60 housing associations and local authorities is collectively responsible for more than 600,000 homes. Firms taking the spots are: Peterborough’s Impact Modular, Module-AR from Hull and Elements Europe based in Shropshire. The initial contracts … Continue reading

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Case Study: Modular Building Sales to Education

Background A tale of two attitudes!  We received a cautious enquiry from a leading modular building manufacturer who sell directly to the education sector.  Their Managing Director held the recruitment industry in very poor esteem having previously paid out high … Continue reading

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Case Study: Portable Space – Modular Building

Background Portable Space are very much a client committed to finding a specialist modular building all-rounder who could sell, design and estimate as well as be happy operating at site level when required managing both sub-contractors and being their client’s … Continue reading

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Preparing for an interview

Preparation – before the interview So, what do you need to prepare? Research: Hopefully you will have done some research prior to applying for the role in the first place, but is there anything else you can find out?  Who … Continue reading

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CV writing tips – Write a stand out CV

What should my CV look like? Ideally, your CV should take up no more than two pages, but if what you have to say takes up three pages, ask yourself the following questions: •  Is all the information relevant to … Continue reading

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Competency Based Interviews, How to excel in an interview

Download this content in pdf format here What are they? Competencies are the skills, knowledge and behavioural aspects a candidate will put into the role. These type of questions provide the candidate with the opportunity to show they have the … Continue reading

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Modular housing specialist becomes Northern Powerhouse Partner

The NPH’s partner programme is an essential part of the northern powerhouse agenda, bringing together and connecting innovative businesses who all believe in the strong economic potential of the north. Ideal Modular Homes’ appointment is recognition of the contribution the … Continue reading

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Industry takes step towards adopting Modern Methods of Construction methods

Warranty providers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to take meaningful steps towards having a shared minimum standard for assessing homes built using MMC – new housebuilding techniques in which homes can be manufactured offsite and assembled onsite. This … Continue reading

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