Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

Design ID has a dedicated MMC team with extensive expertise across the education, healthcare, justice and defence sectors. As leaders in Modern Methods of Construction, our team leverages in-house developed software and innovative methodologies to provide advice on structural layouts and the detailed design for MMC buildings.

Featured Project

Basildon University Hospital

Modular buildings offer structural stability through well-defined column grids while maintaining a high degree of adaptability in architectural layouts. This versatility is especially advantageous for tenants like M&S or WH Smith who prioritise flexible store layouts and entrance designs. By seamlessly integrating traditional construction elements with offsite-produced modules, modular buildings can effortlessly create expansive, column-free spaces that meet diverse business needs.

Volumetric Modular Building Design

Structural design of buildings formed of independent modules including steelwork and connection design, building stability design and robustness detailing.

Our Approach

We provide early advice on architectural layouts and standardisation of building layouts to suit MMC. With an emphasis on alignment of factory processes, design efficiency, rationalisation of components and sustainability, we can use can use parametric modelling tools to rapidly develop structural models. some of the key skills we offer are:

MMC Advisor - Expert guidance in the early stages of an MMC project, ensuring clients can explore options without committing to a specific supplier or system.

Transport and Lifting Design - Strapping design for the transportation of modules from factory to site and design of modules under bespoke lifting conditions during installation.

Dynamic Analysis - Floor structure design to meet specific dynamic or vibration requirements.

Our MMC Projects

Featured Project

Imjin Barracks

The innovative Imjin Barracks project, part of the Army Single Living Accommodation (SLA) Programme. Working alongside the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Reds10, our team provided comprehensive civil and structural design services for this groundbreaking 3-storey accommodation block.

Why Choose Us?

Leading experts in MMC and volumetric modular

Proven track record on the DfE (Department for Education) offsite framework, Standard Living Accommodation Crown Commercial Services framework and structural design delivery of over 300 modular buildings.

Vast knowledge of volumetric modular systems including the lifting and transport design between factory and site

Commitment to sustainability through standardisation and innovation to compress site and factory programmes.

Featured Project

Warwick Hospital Elective Hub

Early engagement is paramount for the successful delivery of any project utilising Modern Methods of Construction. Design ID were appointed by Noviniti and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) to provide expert advice on the most suitable MMC strategy to be progressed for a 3-storey elective hub and main entrance to Warwick Hospital. Exploiting Design ID’s vast knowledge of offsite and modular construction techniques, Design ID were brought in as the MMC Advisor and modular structural designer to progress the scheme according to the DfMA Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work.