LATEST NEWS December 2024
The Victorian Government has published its new Economic Growth Statement, outlining their comprehensive vision for the state’s economic future. Centred around four strategic actions—opening doors, cutting red tape, building skills, and reaching all communities—the statement lays out their agenda to strengthen industry, boost investment, and create opportunities across Victoria. Of particular relevance is... READ MORE
A partnership between the Queensland Government, the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust, and modular builder Oly Homes has delivered eight modular homes for Thursday Island, addressing significant housing challenges in Far North Queensland. (main pic: Oly Home delivers eight modular homes to Thursday Island.) The project consists of three two-bedroom modular homes,... READ MORE
Partner content In an era where sustainability and innovation intersect to redefine industry standards, the recent advanced timber construction WEINMANN Treff tour held from November 13-14, 2024, in the serene Swabian Alps, Germany, rewarded its participants with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for the future of offsite construction. The event delivered to... READ MORE
Seven Fraunhofer Institutes (decentralised applied research organisations similar to Australia’s centralised CSIRO) in Germany are working together on the BAU-DNS flagship project to develop an innovative modular building system for sustainable building refurbishment. The project focuses on creating a modular building system that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the construction industry can... READ MORE
Greystar, an international property developer, has secured planning permission to construct two modular towers comprising 806 build-to-rent homes in Croydon, South London. Located at the long-vacant One Lansdowne Road site, the modular build-to-rent project will include towers rising 50 and 31 storeys, designed by HTA Design and leveraging volumetric offsite construction methods. UK... READ MORE
A new precast concrete beam system, ABeam, developed by Akela Ground Engineering, is generating interest for its efficiency and time-saving capabilities in construction across Scotland. Launched in February 2024, the system has been used on over 200 housing plots. ABeam features a specially designed mechanical joint that allows ground beams to be installed... READ MORE
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