CHAMPION PERFORMERS

Welcome to the latest edition of Offsite Magazine. In many ways this issue has been turned over to two of the biggest events in the offsite calendar happening later this year – Offsite Expo and the sectordefining Offsite Awards.

Inside you will find the Awards shortlist that is hot of the judge’s desks, and across all the many categories it is clear to see that the size, scale and sheer levels of innovation that the offsite industry is delivering is truly inspirational. Remember that the Awards ceremony takes place on the 19 September on the first evening of Offsite Expo at the Coventry Building Society Arena – and is free to attend. So come and join the sponsors, judges and finalists to celebrate the best in the business – make sure you register your details via the relevant event links. People always think I know who the winners are, but I honestly have no idea!

Offsite Expo goes from strength to strength. You can also find more details on what is happening across the floor this year inside this issue. Amazingly the event is only two months away, so make sure that you keep a couple of days clear to visit the exhibitors and listen to the wide-ranging and detailed seminar sessions – it is the most in-depth programme of its kind here in the UK – and the opportunities available to do business are second to none.

You will also find the back section of this edition focusing on the world of volumetric modular. We showcase a range of organisations operating in this dynamic part of the offsite industry with a range of projects and case studies – not least some commentary from ZED PODS on why brownfield developments can provide fertile new ground for volumetric providers.

Finally, it would be remiss of me not to mention the collapse of ilke Homes. This issue is filled with many success stories, but with the exit of L&G Modular Homes only a short while ago, the drop into administration of what was arguably the most highprofile operator in the volumetric housebuilding space, reveals the expensive and delicate margins on which the construction industry operates.

Thanks to all our contributors, advertisers and supporters for their help and guidance this issue.

Gary Ramsay Consultant Editor

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