Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected world economies, the construction industry and everyone. Problems such as housing supply in the UK might also have been affected as a result.
Aims: This study explores the uncertainties in the housing industry in the UK, the uncertainties created on MMC products and the impact these have created in the supply of housing under the pandemic.
Method(s): Secondary research data was collected through literature review and their findings complied. Inductive reasoning was utilised to create new knowledge.
Results: The pandemic has affected the construction industry and resulted in reducing housing supply. Although advantages of MMC are widely recognised, the adoption rate is low.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 22 Nov 2021 |
| Event | Proceedings of Centre for the Integrated Delivery of the Built Environment (IDoBE) on Uncertainties in the Built Environment: How can we build a resilient future in the new normal? - Duration: 21 Nov 2021 → 23 Nov 2021 |
Conference
| Conference | Proceedings of Centre for the Integrated Delivery of the Built Environment (IDoBE) on Uncertainties in the Built Environment: How can we build a resilient future in the new normal? |
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| Period | 21/11/21 → 23/11/21 |
| Other | IDoBE is led by academics with expertise in construction, property, surveying, energy, sustainability, and development within the School of the Built Environment and Architecture. The Centre’s research builds on the School’s flagship courses in construction project management and economics, quantity surveying, building surveying, real estate, and architectural technology. |
Keywords
- Government Polices, Housing Construction, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and Residential Building Construction.