CURRENT NEWS November 2026
The agreement follows the conclusion of TBS's manufacturing relationship with Henley Properties in Victoria, which had provided an important source of production work for the Dandenong South manufacturer. While the loss of the Henley work was a contributing factor in the circumstances preceding the proposed sale, maintaining a consistent manufacturing pipeline, including managing... READ MORE
The published agreements cover New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. On page two, under Estimated financial contributions, the agreements state: “60% of the Commonwealth funding to States and Territories will subsequently need to be allocated to Building 4.0. This allocation will apply to each... READ MORE
The NSW Infrastructure Pipeline brings together information on major public infrastructure projects across planning, procurement and delivery, including a dedicated Modern Methods of Construction category. The online register allows users to identify projects incorporating or considering prefabricated and modular construction, examine indicative project values and procurement timeframes, and export relevant project information. For... READ MORE
Officially opened by the Western Australian Government on 11 November 2026, the building includes six classrooms, a multipurpose room, internal activity areas, student toilets and staff facilities. Designed by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, the building was manufactured largely offsite to minimise construction activity within the operating school. WA Minister and Member for Perth... READ MORE
The advisory note, updated on 6 November 2026, addresses the certification obligations applying to prefabricated plumbing modules manufactured in NSW, interstate and overseas. The guidance applies to developers, builders, module manufacturers, licensed practitioners and plumbing contractors. It identifies compliance requirements under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011, particularly where factory-completed plumbing systems are... READ MORE
Canada places modular construction within national housing strategyCanada's federal government has outlined nearly C$30 billion (approximately A$30.9 billion) in measures intended to put the country on a path to ending homelessness within 10 years, with modular construction identified as one approach to accelerating affordable housing delivery. (main image: One of 50 cost-effective blueprints... READ MORE
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