A clean-tech company developing new techniques and materials for affordable and sustainable modular housing has raised £450,000 in new investment.

Algeco has announced a new site in Wigan to serve the North-West region with a range of temporary buildings and associated products for hire.

Modular building solutions brand Algeco has been awarded a framework contract totalling £21.9m to supply secure units to the UK’s Ministry of Justice.

The awards highlights the companies, technologies and projects delivering a greener, smarter and safer built environment.

VBC has secured a £10m contract for the offsite construction of a 500-bed hotel for one of the world’s largest waterparks in Berlin.

Britain’s biggest housebuilder, Barratt, has revealed plans to open a £45m timber frame factory at Infinity Park in Derby, UK.