Strategic move by Bunnings Trade buying Dynamic Steel Frame confirms their national entry into prefabricated light gauge steel frames and trusses.
Bunnings Trade has acquired Melbourne-based Dynamic Steel Frame (DSF), a leading manufacturer of prefabricated light gauge steel frames. The company, founded by Peter Blythe in 2012, has grown from a one-man operation to a business employing over 40 staff, delivering... READ MORE
Modern methods of construction to be developed through a new social housing initiative in partnership with the NSW Government and Building 4.0 CRC.
Modern methods of construction (MMC) industry research initiative Building 4.0 CRC and the New South Wales Government have unveiled a $4 million research and development initiative aimed at boosting the supply of medium-density social housing through the use of MMC.... READ MORE
In Townsville, Hilton Hotels' latest development is taking shape with modular construction.
Hilton Hotels have announced their entry into modular hotel construction in Australia with the signing of a 190-room property in Townsville, Queensland. Expected to be finalised by early 2026, the Hilton Garden Inn Townsville will operate under a management agreement... READ MORE
Expansion milestone with SHAPE strengthening modular construction capabilities with integration of KLMSA.
SHAPE Australia has integrated modular construction business KL Modular Systems Australia (KLMSA) into its operations. The absorption of the modular builder underscores the listed company's strategic expansion efforts in the modular construction sector. Having acquired KLMSA in April 2022, SHAPE... READ MORE
Innovative modular construction design wins EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture, championing building innovation.
The EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture in 2024 has been awarded to the "Study Pavilion," a remarkable reconfigurable multi-story structure situated at the Technical University Braunschweig in Germany. This innovative pavilion captures the clear potential of modular construction in addressing... READ MORE
NSW Government initiative: Archistar selected for AI Solutions Panel for local development applications.
Archistar, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) driven design and planning solutions, has been selected to join the NSW Government’s AI Solutions Panel. Their selection follows a competitive open tender process led by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and... READ MORE
Hospitality sector transitioning to modular solutions with Wild Modular and their innovative construction techniques.
Yennora-based Wild Modular has been carving a niche within the hospitality industry with its innovative approach to construction. Founded by Tahi Merrilees and Alex Tattle, the company has transformed its extensive experience in traditional construction into a streamlined, off-site modular... READ MORE
‘Container homes’ from China for Kāinga Ora Rotorua modular housing development met with local resistance.
There’s community disquiet in the New Zealand suburbs of Malfroy and Ranolf in Rotorua, with the delivery of what some locals describe as 'container-like' homes by Kāinga Ora, New Zealand’s community housing provider. (main pic: Container homes from China for... READ MORE
The economic logic behind modular stadiums is driving greater acceptance among industries and sporting associations, including the advantages of adaptive reuse.
Amid increasing scrutiny over the allocation of taxpayer money to construct elaborate sporting stadiums, cities and sports clubs globally are turning to modular construction as a viable and cost-efficient alternative. This shift comes as numerous Australian governments have stepped back... READ MORE
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems develop a prefabricated structural building panel solution made with recycled plastic.
Australian technological innovation may soon turn the tide on the country's soft plastics waste dilemma, with the introduction of prefabricated structural building panels fabricated from recycled materials. Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (SIS), a South Australian composites manufacturer, has crafted these panels... READ MORE
