@inproceedings { , title = {Increasing need for Offsite Construction and Manufactured Infrastructure in the UK Economy}, abstract = {Due to increasing demand for housing and other building infrastructure the methodology of offsite construction is becoming more attractive to developers, local authorities and government organisations. This paper outlines some of the key drivers such as on-site skills shortages, increasing population, community and education buildings required and policy issues. Collectively they provide a demand platform, which requires a paradigm shift towards 'infrastructure by manufacture' such as offsite. Offsite construction techniques provide a range of benefits, which can embed manufacturing and supply chain routes in future economic growth across the UK and deliver a more sustainable approach.}, conference = {CIAT Symposium 2016}, note = {No ISSN}, organization = {London}, publicationstatus = {Published}, url = {http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1016018}, keyword = {624 Civil engineering, TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), Offsite construction and Innovative Structures, Institute for Sustainable Construction, Culture and Communities, offsite construction, low carbon, building technologies, skills, manufacturing, infrastructure}, year = {2015}, author = {Smith, R S and Wood, J B and Hairstans, R} }