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From the NSW rugby league club’s inception in 1947, their first grand final appearance in 1976, their achievements in the 1980’s – one piece of the club’s jigsaw remained unplaced until they engaged Fleetwood Building Solutions in 2020. A crucial element in any team’s success is for those who venture onto the field to know they are the culmination of... READ MORE
It’s all about wood at Blumer Lehmann (prefabricated house manufacturing) in Gossau, a town near St. Gallen, about 25 kilometers south of Lake Constance in Switzerland.And here, the message that buildings made of wood are environmentally friendly, affordable and can be quickly constructed is entrenched and powering ahead. A story about change and how Blumer Lehmann have embraced prefabricated house manufacturing elements... READ MORE
Buildings with green roofs offer improved stormwater management, noise reduction and improved biodiversity. Thanks to an innovative approach with precast concrete, a new campus building for the University of Tasmania’s Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie will be a thriving, native ecosystem with a coastal flavour. Render of University of Tasmania's Burnie campus Due for completion in 2021, the $50m structure... READ MORE
With 70% of all conferences now postponed in Australia, the Timber Offsite Construction conference (Frame Australia) and exhibition scheduled for June has also been postponed. Director Kevin Ezard stated: “With the many exciting developments happening in the world of Timber Offsite Construction, it is very disappointing to announce that Covid safety has forced us to again postpone the 2021 event... READ MORE
According to National Precast’s CEO Sarah Bachmann, Master Precaster is an initiative that has come in response to discussions with government and industry. “Master Precaster is a vital safeguard when awarding a precast contract. Awarding precast contracts based purely on price can come with negative consequences on quality, safety, timing and cost,” says Bachmann, adding that “This new standard has... READ MORE
MBI's (Modular Building Institute) annual Awards of Distinction are presented annually, traditionally on the final evening of the international World of Modular conference and trade show. The prestigious Awards are presented for permanent modular construction projects and relocatable buildings in a variety of categories.Excellence in "green" modular construction and marketing are also recognised by the global industry association. These Awards... READ MORE
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CLT: FROM PROBLEM SITE TO HIGH END HOSPITALITY
xlam’s expertise in clt led solutions has actualised the construction of a boutique hotel on what... READ MORE
THE MMC TOOL KIT
with interest in modern methods of construction (mmc) and offsite methodologies on the rise, traditional builders,... READ MORE
CAN OFFSITE + MMC RESTORE FAITH IN CONSTRUCTION?
the grenfell tower in london and local crises embodied by events at the opal and mascot... READ MORENOTICES
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Built Offsite_Monday is a weekly newsletter of ideas and innovations that will assist you on the path to prefabrication. It’s about change, and during these Covid times we’ve all altered... READ MORE
