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LATEST NEWS October 2024

CMTP, a long-standing manufacturer based in Colac, Victoria, has announced the expansion of its business into modular housing with the launch of its new brand, EchidnaBuilt. Known for its pallet and crate manufacturing since 1976, CMTP’s latest venture seeks to meet the increasing demand for more efficient and sustainable building methods in Australia.... READ MORE
The delivery of modular homes in Western Australia has received a notable addition with the completion of eight new modular social homes in Katanning. These two-bedroom homes were built to the silver Liveable Homes standard by Murray River North and Modularis in Perth, then transported to the Great Southern region by truck. Another... READ MORE
The WA Government has announced $1.2 million in funding for twelve projects in the Mid West region as part of Round 7 of its Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants. The objective of the grants is to foster economic diversity and enhance business resilience in the area. Among the grant recipients, GBSC for their... READ MORE
A recent survey conducted by U.S. real estate investment, development, and operating platform, The Amherst Group, indicates a growing interest in modular housing as a solution to the housing supply shortage in the U.S. The survey, which gathered responses from 1,000 U.S. adults, found that 81% of respondents are open to living in... READ MORE
Vienna-based GROPYUS, known for creating timber-hybrid buildings, has secured €100M (AU$167M) in new funding to expand its operations and further its mission of developing affordable, sustainable modular housing. This investment round was led by Portuguese investment firm Semapa, with support from US-based Practical Venture Capital. Since its founding in 2019, GROPYUS has raised... READ MORE
A comparative study from Hong Kong examines the carbon emissions of onsite versus offsite construction, and provides a granular analysis of each building process. According to the report published in Nature, the construction industry significantly contributes to carbon emissions, particularly in urban areas like Hong Kong. The study compared two construction methods –... READ MORE

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