McAvoy off-site building solutions

McAvoy Off-Site Prefabricated Modular Solutions launched two innovative, modular pods at a major construction industry conference in Belfast. The new pods are complete bedroom and living space units.

They are constructed off-site and delivered to a construction site fully furnished, decorated and with a cladded weather-proof exterior.

The first two models are aimed at new hotel developments and the student accommodation market. Further models intended for social housing and nursing homes are planned.

Launching the products at the first Northern Ireland Off-Site Construction Conference at the Stormont Hotel, Managing Director of the McAvoy Group, Orla Corr, said: “Having specialised in the construction of prefabricated modular buildings for over 30 years and achieved considerable success in both local and external markets, we identified a viable opportunity for complete pods which could be adapted for a number of possible uses.

“We developed the first pods available on the market which feature fully finished interiors and exteriors. They can be erected on their own or with other pods, be temporary or permanent, and may also be built in conjunction with bricks and mortar to create ‘hybrid’ buildings. In addition, they are fully plumbed and wired, featuring insulation that meets the standard of new conventional buildings and complies with all the latest environmental legislation.”

“As well as the student, hotel and other markets identified so far, we anticipate that the quality and adaptability of the new products will enable us to compete for business arising from the need for athlete accommodation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London,” she added.

John Thompson, Invest NI’s Director of Innovation, Research and Technology, said: “The McAvoy Group has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to innovation which continues to reap dividends for the company’s export turnover. This latest R&D investment puts the company in a market leading position and I have no doubt that the firm can go on to achieve even more success in what is a highly competitive market.”

The Pods will be on show at the Plan Expo Exhibition in the RDS, Dublin, from the 8^th – 10^th November 2007, and then will be moved to our Maccom depot in Cork for viewing.

If you would like any further information regarding the pods or any of the upcoming events, please contact Paula Gilliland on 028 8774 0372, or email paulagilliland@mcavoygroup.com.