Modular construction techniques provide solutions to Australia’s construction industry struggles according to the BDO report.
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... READ MORE
Permit-ready Canadian standardised modular homes to follow catalogue publishing in 2025.
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... 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... READ MORE
LUTYEN’s 3D printer to support 3VIMA’s Blue Mountains project.
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... READ MORE
Transportation of offsite constructed segments takes place overnight at Los Angeles International Airport to minimise disruption.
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... READ MORE
Modulate delivers a relocatable modular office for InfraBuild.
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... READ MORE
New modular housing brand EchidnaBuilt launched by Colac-based pallet manufacturer CMTP.
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... READ MORE
Western Australia focuses on modular homes for Katanning.
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... READ MORE
RED grants program invests in local modular housing solutions in Geraldton.
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... READ MORE
Appeal of faster construction and design flexibility of modular housing highlighted in survey by The Amherst Group.
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... READ MORE
