DROO’s approach to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is rooted in a deep understanding of off‑site, prefabricated, modular, and hybrid construction systems. Drawing on 2D panelised and 3D volumetric knowledge developed through implemented hospitality and residential projects, we integrate industrial precision with architectural adaptability. Our strategy focuses on reducing programme duration, improving construction quality, and enabling low‑carbon delivery through optimised material use and controlled manufacturing environments. For hotel and serviced‑living projects especially, MMC allows us to accelerate room‑module production, enhance acoustic and thermal performance, and minimise disruption on constrained urban or heritage‑sensitive sites.
Strategic Planning
DROO’s work with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is driven by the belief that high‑quality architecture and responsible environmental performance can be achieved simultaneously through intelligent fabrication and delivery systems. Our approach brings together off‑site manufacturing, prefabrication, modular construction, and digital integration to create buildings that are efficient, resilient, and adaptable. This expertise spans 2D panelised systems and 3D volumetric modular assemblies, each applied strategically depending on context, scale, and programme requirements.
We began developing MMC methodologies through projects where speed of delivery, site constraints, and operational performance were crucial. In urban hospitality schemes, for example, the consistency and precision of volumetric modules have allowed us to produce highly optimised room typologies with factory‑controlled finishes and MEP integration. This reduces the need for on‑site trades, shortens construction programmes, and ensures predictable quality—an essential factor for operators who require rapid commissioning and minimal downtime. Prefabricated bathroom pods, structural volumetric units, and modular façade components have been deployed to deliver repeatable yet refined architectural solutions, where the design intent is preserved through tightly coordinated manufacturing tolerances.
Our use of 2D MMC systems is equally deliberate. Panelised structures—such as prefabricated timber or lightweight steel wall and floor assemblies—offer flexibility for irregular geometries, heritage interfaces, or sites where full volumetric modules cannot be transported or craned. In refurbishment and adaptive‑reuse contexts, panelised solutions allow us to retain historic fabric while introducing high‑performance envelopes, improving acoustic separation, and increasing thermal efficiency without compromising character. The precision of off‑site fabrication ensures minimal demolition and waste, aligning with DROO’s broader commitment to carbon‑conscious design.
Digital tools underpin our entire MMC strategy. We employ BIM‑led coordination to rationalise module dimensions, optimise transportation logistics, and integrate services early in the design process. This reduces clashes, accelerates approvals, and opens the path for mass‑customisation, where modules remain standardised but architectural expression and spatial quality remain unique to each project. For operators in hospitality and serviced living, this approach offers the dual benefit of brand consistency and localised architectural identity—an increasingly valuable balance in competitive markets.
Beyond technical delivery, MMC supports DROO’s vision for responsible construction. Off‑site methods reduce noise, dust, and disruption, making them ideal for dense urban areas and sensitive neighbourhoods. Manufacturing in controlled environments decreases waste and improves energy efficiency across the production chain. Lightweight modular solutions can reduce structural loads and foundations, further decreasing embodied carbon. These advantages make MMC a key vector in our long‑term strategy for sustainable urban regeneration.
Across our portfolio, from compact urban hotels to larger mixed‑use schemes, MMC enables us to deliver architecture that is precise, efficient, and socially and environmentally responsive. By combining our experience in 2D and 3D systems with a deep understanding of place, programme, and user needs, DROO continues to advance modular and prefabricated construction as a powerful tool for high‑quality, future‑ready design.
We began developing MMC methodologies through projects where speed of delivery, site constraints, and operational performance were crucial. In urban hospitality schemes, for example, the consistency and precision of volumetric modules have allowed us to produce highly optimised room typologies with factory‑controlled finishes and MEP integration. This reduces the need for on‑site trades, shortens construction programmes, and ensures predictable quality—an essential factor for operators who require rapid commissioning and minimal downtime. Prefabricated bathroom pods, structural volumetric units, and modular façade components have been deployed to deliver repeatable yet refined architectural solutions, where the design intent is preserved through tightly coordinated manufacturing tolerances.
Our use of 2D MMC systems is equally deliberate. Panelised structures—such as prefabricated timber or lightweight steel wall and floor assemblies—offer flexibility for irregular geometries, heritage interfaces, or sites where full volumetric modules cannot be transported or craned. In refurbishment and adaptive‑reuse contexts, panelised solutions allow us to retain historic fabric while introducing high‑performance envelopes, improving acoustic separation, and increasing thermal efficiency without compromising character. The precision of off‑site fabrication ensures minimal demolition and waste, aligning with DROO’s broader commitment to carbon‑conscious design.
Digital tools underpin our entire MMC strategy. We employ BIM‑led coordination to rationalise module dimensions, optimise transportation logistics, and integrate services early in the design process. This reduces clashes, accelerates approvals, and opens the path for mass‑customisation, where modules remain standardised but architectural expression and spatial quality remain unique to each project. For operators in hospitality and serviced living, this approach offers the dual benefit of brand consistency and localised architectural identity—an increasingly valuable balance in competitive markets.
Beyond technical delivery, MMC supports DROO’s vision for responsible construction. Off‑site methods reduce noise, dust, and disruption, making them ideal for dense urban areas and sensitive neighbourhoods. Manufacturing in controlled environments decreases waste and improves energy efficiency across the production chain. Lightweight modular solutions can reduce structural loads and foundations, further decreasing embodied carbon. These advantages make MMC a key vector in our long‑term strategy for sustainable urban regeneration.
Across our portfolio, from compact urban hotels to larger mixed‑use schemes, MMC enables us to deliver architecture that is precise, efficient, and socially and environmentally responsive. By combining our experience in 2D and 3D systems with a deep understanding of place, programme, and user needs, DROO continues to advance modular and prefabricated construction as a powerful tool for high‑quality, future‑ready design.
