A timely spring clean in the world of MMC

摘要

The government's cross-industry working group on MMC should help eliminate much confusion and misinterpretation. In the world of modern methods of construction (MMC), it's easy to get your head in a spin with the various terminology. This is true for property in general and, in many cases, is a hindrance more than a help. But while acronyms can speed up correspondence and streamline processes, they can also become an umbrella that many divergent and contrasting terms sit under, which can ultimately cause confusion and misinterpretation. And, at such a crucial time for MMC, this is a step in the wrong direction. The housing ministry launching a definition framework for MMC will help bring much-needed clarity to an exciting and fast-growing sector of the built environment. By refining definitions and introducing seven tiered categorisations of MMC, the built environment industry can clean up the messy classifications it currently wrestles with.