Avoid These 5 Costly MMC Mistakes Before You Build
Learn the insider pitfalls that can derail budgets, timelines, and compliance — and how to avoid them like a pro.
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Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) promise faster builds, cleaner sites, and higher performance — but when misunderstood, they can become an expensive learning curve.
After 20+ years in both factory and site environments, leading hundreds of MMC projects from bespoke eco homes to large developments, I've seen one truth hold firm:
Most MMC problems don't come from the systems — they come from how they're managed.
This free expert guide reveals the five most expensive mistakes that clients, architects, and developers make when building with MMC — and exactly how to avoid them.
✅ Save time and money
✅ Protect compliance and warranties
✅ Build confidence before you commit

👉 Before You Read On:
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Treating MMC Like Traditional Construction
MMC isn't a faster version of traditional building — it's a completely different process.
Once manufacturing begins, every detail is fixed. Late design changes mean re-engineering, new certification, and costly delays.
How to Avoid It:
  • Finalise your design before factory production.
  • Involve your MMC delivery partner early.
  • Use a clear design freeze and sign-off process.
💡 Pro Insight: Think of MMC like product design, not construction — once it's built, you can't change the mould.
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Choosing the Wrong System for the Project
Timber frame, SIPs, volumetric, hybrid… all count as MMC, but not all are suitable for every project.
Too often, clients pick a system for its speed or marketing promise — only to find it fails warranty checks, acoustic targets, or lender requirements.
How to Avoid It:
  • Match your system to your project type and goals.
  • Check for BBA, STA, or NHBC Accepts certification.
  • Verify that your chosen system meets warranty and finance conditions.
💡 Pro Insight: There's no single "best" system — only the best one for your brief.
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Overlooking Integration and Interfaces
The biggest MMC risks happen where systems meet — foundations, drainage, M&E, and site works.
If your site team isn't aligned with factory tolerances or sequencing, you'll face time and cost overruns.
How to Avoid It:
  • Coordinate foundation and services layouts with MMC drawings.
  • Hold pre-start meetings with all trades.
  • Use 3D or BIM coordination to catch clashes early.
💡 Pro Insight: A 5mm mismatch in a drawing can cause a 5-day delay on site.
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Assuming "Factory-Built" Means "Fully Managed"
Most manufacturers make the product — they don't deliver or manage it. The gap between manufacture and installation is where risk, confusion, and cost multiply.
How to Avoid It:
  • Clarify who's responsible for logistics, lifting, and sequencing.
  • Work with an MMC delivery partner who manages the entire process.
  • Ensure on-site teams are trained on MMC workflows and tolerances.
💡 Pro Insight: Manufacture is just 30% of success. The other 70% happens on site.
5️⃣
Neglecting Compliance and Documentation
Compliance in MMC is non-negotiable — and mistakes can kill your warranty, insurance, or resale value.
Poor record-keeping, uncertified installers, or mismatched test data can all cause sign-off failures.
How to Avoid It:
  • Verify certification for every system and installer.
  • Capture photo evidence during install.
  • Ensure your as-built matches the certified design.
💡 Pro Insight: MMC compliance isn't just red tape — it's your project's credibility.
🚀 Build Smarter with MMC — Not Harder
Avoiding these five mistakes can save you months of delay and thousands in hidden costs. At Dynamic Build Group, we bridge the gap between manufacturing and construction — helping you plan, price, and deliver MMC projects that perform.
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