The PAS 8700:2025 specification, Modern methods of construction for new build residential properties, has been produced in an attempt to provide consistency on how projects can partially or wholly adopt offsite construction methods.
It is the first PAS to set out comprehensive requirements and processes for the deployment of so-called modern methods of construction in residential building projects.
It is intended to support all stakeholders — from designers and manufacturers to developers, lenders, insurers and regulators — in adopting consistent, best-practice approaches across the residential construction lifecycle.
The PAS was developed through collaboration between organisations including the government, the Health & Safety Executive, the Association of British Insurers, the Buildoffsite Property Assurance Scheme and Studio Partington.
BSI director-general for standards, Scott Steedman, said: “The built environment sector has a pivotal role to play in our future economy. Adopting modern methods of construction can help it to embrace innovation while ensuring safety, durability, and efficiency, ultimately transforming the way homes are built and maintained. This new specification provides a clear, unified framework for the adoption of MMC which can help to accelerate the development of agile, resilient supply chains for the sector and the delivery of higher quality, new-build housing programmes across the UK.”
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