Forging Partnerships for Modern Methods of Construction
(MMC)
What is ‘MMC’?
 Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is a broad category that embraces a variety of build approaches, including off-site manufacturing. Off-site manufacturing is the production of component assemblies, volumetric units or whole building sections away from the place of installation. In other words, it is doing things off-site that traditionally would be done on-site.
Growing skills shortages, constant changes in Building Regulations, and a desire to construct homes and other building types more quickly have resulted in an increasing demand for the use of MMC, and in particular, off-site construction. The argument that it is inefficient for social housing providers to produce bespoke designs, all of which have to be approved by the Housing Corporation, has led to increasing standardisation of components and layouts. Off-site manufacturing answers this need for standardisation, both in the social housing arena and in the private sector.
Who Is The Prime Connection?
The Prime Connection is the specialist division of Bowater Building Products Limited. The company provides a total service for PVCu windows and doors to house builders, private and public sector architects and specifiers, and specialises in serving the off-site market.
Why Is The Prime Connection Right For Your MMC Projects?
 Many of The Prime Connection’s customers are professionals within the field of modular build and other Modern Means of Construction (MMC). They have recognised the benefits that The Prime Connection’s service and products bring to this arena. Through The Prime Connection they can fit a window with its unique cavity closer system within 2 to 3 minutes in a factory environment. This means that once erected on site, the buildings become weather proof and secure, enabling other site trades to begin work immediately.
The benefits of choosing The Prime Connection to be your partner for PVCu windows and doors in MMC projects include:
- A dedicated point of contact account management service.
- Real expertise: we can provide detailed technical guidance on standards and Building Regulations.
- A wide product range, including the System 10 brand for public sector clients for casement windows, French doors, residential doors, in-line patio doors, vertical sliding sash windows and composite doors.
- An unparalleled track record for deliveries on time in full.
- A test laboratory providing state-of-the-art window and door test rigs.
- A truly integrated service, from initial design to commissioning.
- A clip-on cill for ease of transportation.
A Name You Can Trust
 The Prime Connection is part of Bowater Building Products, an £80 million turnover leading European integrated windows company, which gives it access to market leading brands in both the commercial and public sector markets.
The Prime Connection’s role does not end with design, manufacture and supply: the company offers an after-sales service including commissioning windows and doors, and a postcompletion ‘health check’ can be arranged before they are handed over to your client.
What Are The Advantages of Installing Windows and Doors Off-site?
Improved Quality
- It is easier to control the quality of product and workmanship in a factory environment.
- The property is watertight: there is no need for drying out.
- Factory-fitted windows are supplied fully glazed: there is no requirement for site glazing.
Less Dependancy On Other Trades
The installation of windows and doors does not need to be co-ordinated with other trades such as plasterers, carpenters and bricklayers, and scaffolding therefore can be removed at an earlier stage.
Better Health and Safety Standards
- Factory fitted windows are lifted and installed mechanically, so no manual handling is required.
- There is no need for operatives to go onto scaffolding.
- Fewer operatives and vehicles are required to go onto the site.
More Cost-Effective
The increased efficiencies and reduced labour time on site that installing windows in a factory environment brings about means a more costeffective approach. In turn, this brings benefits to where you want to see it most – your bottom line.
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