Learn by job function or offsite process
We recommend resources both by job function and offsite construction process.
Why Offsite for Everyone?
Offsite should be a key in any sustainability strategy. Why?
For us to meet the targets set out in the Government’s 2025 Construction Strategy, we need a shift in behaviour and a shift to further offsite methods of construction.
In order to make the changes needed to meet the 2025 Construction Strategy, all who work in the built environment must have a robust understanding of the fundamentals and benefits of offsite construction.
Organisations and individuals should look to introduce these methods within their own business or job role.
That’s why we created Offsite for Everyone.
What is Offsite for Everyone and how did it come about?
Offsite for Everyone learning materials include a range of full day courses, virtual courses, e-learning modules and videos – all free for anyone to use.
In partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and National Open Colleges Network (NOCN), and with funding from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the School developed learning materials aimed at six different job roles:
- Designers and Architects
- Procurement Personnel
- Quantity Surveyors and Cost Consultants
- Logistics Personnel
- Project Managers
- Site Managers
Fundamental resources for all
Get to grips with the basics of offsite construction
Design for Manufacture & Assembly, Materials, Offsite Manufacture
Offsite Fundamentals – Systems
E-learning Module
In this module we explore the different construction materials and hybrids used to construct offsite solutions.
45 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly, Offsite Manufacture, Onsite Assembly
Offsite Fundamentals – Sectors
E-learning Module
The different sectors of the built environment where offsite solutions can be applied.
45 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Sectors Fundamentals
Video
The fundamentals you need to know about offsite sectors
2 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Systems Fundamentals: Modern Methods of Construction
Video
The fundamentals you need to know about the Modern Methods of Construction
2 minutesJump to your relevant resources by job function:
Fundamentals for all | Designers | Procurement | Quantity Surveyors & Cost Consultants | Logistics | Project Management | Site Management | Management |
Design for Manufacture & Assembly
Introduction to Offsite – Design
E-learning Module
How to increase offsite methods in projects
30 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Design for Manufacture and Assembly
E-learning Module
45 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: The Basics
Video
An introduction to DFMA
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Beyond the Basics
Video
Steps towards implementing successful DfMA
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: A Designer’s Perspective – Stride Treglown
Video
Stride Treglown use DfMA on a number of projects
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
Offsite: Enabling the attraction of a new workforce
Video
Enabling the attraction of an offsite workforce
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Case Study – Here East
Video
From HawkinsBrown
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Case Study – UCL
Video
From Levitt Bernstein
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: A Platform Approach
Video
Understanding a platform approach to DfMA
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Standardisation
Video
The importance of standardisation in DfMA
5 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Achieving Success
Video
How using DfMA effectively can help us to achieve success
2 minutesOffsite Manufacture, Onsite Assembly, Sustainable Procurement
Introduction to Offsite – Procurement
E-learning Module
An insight for Procurement Managers
Offsite Manufacture
Offsite Procurement
Video
LHC explain offsite procurement
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Procurement
Introduction to Offsite – Cost Consultants
E-learning Module
An insight for cost consultants and those in QS roles
45 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy
Video
The basics of offsite quantity surveying and cost consultancy
5 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite: A Cost Consultant’s Perspective
Video
Offsite from a Cost Consultant's Perspective
5 minutesLogistics
Introduction to Offsite – Logistic Managers
E-learning Module
This module covers an introduction to logistics for offsite management.
Logistics
Offsite Logistics: The Basics
Video
Andy King insight on logistics
2 minutesLogistics
Offsite Logistics: A Manufacturer’s Perspective
Video
A manufacturer's perspective of offsite logistics
2 minutesLogistics, Project Management
Introduction to Offsite – Project Management
E-learning Module
Key aspects of project management for offsite construction projects
30 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Project Management: The Basics
Video
The basics of offsite project management
5 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Project Management: Beyond the Basics
Video
Beyond the basics of offsite project management
5 minutesLeadership and Culture, Offsite Manufacture
The Vital Role of Leadership in Offsite
Video
A key consideration in offsite construction
5 minutesOnsite Assembly
Introduction to Offsite – Site Managers
E-learning Module
An insight for Site Managers
Leadership and Culture
Leadership and Culture: Change and Culture
Video
Elements of leadership that can lead to effective cultural change
2 minutesOffsite Manufacture, Onsite Assembly
Offsite Site Management: Quality Management
Video
Insight from Cooley Construction Services
5 minutesOffsite Manufacture, Onsite Assembly
Offsite Site Management
Video
The benefits of successful offsite site management
5 minutes
Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Procurement
Supply Chain Management
E-learning Module
60 minutesQuality Management
Quality: Getting it right from the start
E-learning Module
This module explores the ways quality management can benefit the industry through eliminating errors, waste and mistakes.
Quality Management
Quality Management E-Learning module
E-learning Module
60 minutesJump to your relevant resources by offsite process:
Design for Manufacture and Assembly | Offsite Manufacturing | Logistics | Onsite Assembly | Best-In-Class Maintenance |
The offsite construction process is illustrated in the construction industrialisation wheel. Five key competencies need to be understood if we are to embrace an industrialised approach; design for manufacture & assembly (DfMA), offsite manufacture, logistics and onsite assembly, followed by best-in-class maintenance. These five building blocks are underpinned by eight management skills that are, in our opinion, necessary to drive change.
Design for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Design for Manufacture and Assembly
E-learning Module
45 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: The Basics
Video
An introduction to DFMA
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Beyond the Basics
Video
Steps towards implementing successful DfMA
2 minutesDesign for Manufacture & Assembly
DfMA: Standardisation
Video
The importance of standardisation in DfMA
5 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Manufacturing Process
E-learning Module
60 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Design: Product & Process for Manufacturers
E-learning Module
60 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Process: A Contractor’s Perspective
Video
Providing innovation opportunities through standardisation
2 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite: A Manufacturer’s Perspective
Video
Offsite Manufacturing
2 minutesLogistics
Introduction to Offsite – Logistic Managers
E-learning Module
This module covers an introduction to logistics for offsite management.
Logistics
Offsite Logistics: The Basics
Video
Andy King insight on logistics
2 minutesLogistics
Offsite Logistics: A Manufacturer’s Perspective
Video
A manufacturer's perspective of offsite logistics
2 minutesOnsite Assembly
Onsite Process: A Contractor’s Perspective
Video
Offsite construction at HM Prison Wellingborough
2 minutesOffsite Manufacture
Offsite Systems Fundamentals
Video
The fundamentals you need to know about offsite systems