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Delivering the volumetric future

We are Vision

We are a world leader in volumetric construction, using manufacturing excellence and digital technology to transform the way that buildings are delivered.

Fundable, mortgageable and insurable

Vision volumetric schemes are fully accredited, ensuring they are fundable, mortgageable and insurable. The Vision system is covered by a 10-year structural warranty and assets incorporating the system have qualified for 12-year defect liability insurance.

Our volumetric process translates buildings of up to 50 storeys into transportable 3D units – bringing the quality control and discipline of car manufacture to the built environment.

Reshaping the skyline

We have delivered more than 20,000 volumetric units to date and are constantly pushing the boundaries of automated construction technology. The system has shaped some of the UK’s most iconic new architecture.

World leading academic research has shown that we are surpassing industry bench marks by creating high-quality sustainable buildings, reducing embodied carbon, designing in line with circular economy principles, and enhancing factory recycling to almost 100%.

Our projects

Our portfolio includes some of London’s newest icons, showcasing the vast possibilities of volumetric design.
 

Research, development and testing

The Vision Volumetric System is the product of 20 years of research, alongside some of the world’s leading universities, academics and consultants. This extensive process has required significant investment and a culture of constantly challenging ourselves to go further.

 
Fire testing

Our system has gone through an array of demanding assessments to prove its robustness, including full-scale, two-hour fire testing. The external facade is fully non-combustible, and the load-bearing wall and concrete floors provide 120 minutes of fire resistance as standard. We work closely with key industry stakeholders and the BRE to demonstrate how safe the Vision system is.

Seismic testing

Our buildings have been structurally designed with both the strength and lateral flexibility to cope with significant vibration. Seismic testing has demonstrated that they can withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake.

Wind analysis

Our tall buildings undergo extensive wind tunnel testing to calculate the forces applied both to the concrete core during the temporary construction stage and to the completed structure.

Onsite, we examine differential movements of the cores and monitor the wind speeds at various levels using sensors. In all cases, global navigation satellite​ systems are used.

Embodied carbon

We are committed to ongoing measurement and analysis and have collaborated with academics from Cambridge, Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh Napier universities to calculate and verify the embodied carbon of recent schemes. These studies indicate that our projects can reduce embodied carbon by up to 50% compared to the industry standard.

Structural testing

The structure of the units has been rigorously tested to demonstrate its ability to create developments of 50 storeys or more. The system is the result of detailed analysis and understanding of material properties, tolerances, connections and column sizes and locations. This continues on site with careful monitoring of core strength and movement.

Waterproofing

The system has been fully tested by the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology to ensure that all units are fully watertight on leaving the factory.

Acoustic testing

Tests show that, due to the units’ robust construction, they offer a 5dB improvement on building regulations (Approved Document E 2015).

Unit size

Units have been developed in a variety of sizes to suit design requirements. For standard production rates, the preferred module limits are 4m wide, 10.6m wide and 2.8m high.

Building with Vision

Everything you need to know about using the Vision system.

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Does a building have to be designed with the Vision System in mind? 

Absolutely not. We have taken many traditionally designed schemes and modularised them – often increasing the net internal area in the process.
Absolutely not. We have taken many traditionally designed schemes and modularised them – often increasing the net internal area in the process.
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How long do Vision’s buildings last? 

The system has BOPAS certification and is certified to last a minimum of 60 years.
The system has BOPAS certification and is certified to last a minimum of 60 years.
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What are Vision's volumetric units constructed with?  

We use traditional robust construction materials such as steel, reinforced concrete and gypsum board – but with all of the benefits of a volumetric methodology.
We use traditional robust construction materials such as steel, reinforced concrete and gypsum board – but with all of the benefits of a volumetric methodology.
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What are the main benefits of Vision? 

It is simply a more advanced form of delivery, bringing the precision, speed and quality control of digital manufacture to the complex, fragmented world of construction.
It is simply a more advanced form of delivery, bringing the precision, speed and quality control of digital manufacture to the complex, fragmented world of construction.
LinkedIn updates

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Benefits Inbuilt

Amongst the many advantages of building volumetric, the Vision system delivers:

✅ Enhanced Quality
✅ Material Optimisation
✅ Near Zero Waste
✅ Aesthetic Design

Unlocking the potential of sustainable finance to accelerate the delivery of new homes | News & Insights | Vision

Efficiency Inbuilt | 2018 vs 2023

In just a few years, Greenford Quay has established a new community, renting high-quality, purpose designed, low carbon homes with exceptional amenities, retail and commercial offering.

It is a vibrant new piece of city that is enjoyed by local residents and the wider Greenford neighbourhood.

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Tide and Vision on Property Week

“Tide and Vision have clearly demonstrated the positive impact MMC can have on housing delivery in the UK, and believe it has a very important role going forward.”

After taking part in the recent House of Lords inquiry into MMC, our CEO Christy Hayes spoke to Property Week to discuss his thoughts on what the future holds for the sector.