LATEST NEWS October 2024
A new report published by global audit and accounting organisation BDO, the 2024 BDO Construction Report has published some engaging insights into the state of Australia’s construction industry, shedding light on financial and operational challenges while also identifying trends such as the rising adoption of modular construction. The report, based on data from... READ MORE
Canada is preparing to introduce its first standardised modular housing design catalogue this December to address the ongoing housing crisis. While the initial set of designs will be available for review, builders will have to wait until early 2025 for the permit-ready versions. Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser. Canada’s Housing Minister Sean Fraser... READ MORE
Spanish proptech firm 011h, founded in 2020 by Lucas Carné and José Manuel Villanueva, have major aspirations to reshape Spain’s construction industry with its tech-driven, sustainable approach. The company operates with a dual model: a digital platform for efficient building design accessing prefabricated elements, and a construction arm that brings these projects to... READ MORE
Sydney-based startup 3VIMA, specialising in 3D concrete printing and robotic systems for construction, has purchased the Platypus X4 Special Edition 3D printer from Melbourne company LUTYEN. The printer, designed to produce structures up to eight metres wide and four metres high in a single setup, aligns with 3VIMA’s goal to streamline construction processes... READ MORE
Offsite construction and relocation (OCR) has been the driving force behind the Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Given the gargantuan size of the structure, which consists of nine segments, construction commenced earlier this year north of LAX’s runways. The location outside the airfield minimises disruptions to... READ MORE
InfraBuild has expanded its operations at the Mayfield facility in Newcastle with the installation of a two-storey modular office complex, built by local company Modulate Group. The 225-square metre structure is made from custom-modified shipping containers and provides a durable and flexible workspace for the company’s recycling personnel. Designed with sustainability in mind,... READ MORE
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