Hospitality sector transitioning to modular solutions with Wild Modular and their innovative construction techniques.
Yennora-based Wild Modular has been carving a niche within the hospitality industry with its innovative approach to construction. Founded by Tahi Merrilees and Alex Tattle, the company has transformed its extensive experience in traditional construction into a streamlined, off-site modular... READ MORE
‘Container homes’ from China for Kāinga Ora Rotorua modular housing development met with local resistance.
There’s community disquiet in the New Zealand suburbs of Malfroy and Ranolf in Rotorua, with the delivery of what some locals describe as 'container-like' homes by Kāinga Ora, New Zealand’s community housing provider. (main pic: Container homes from China for... READ MORE
The economic logic behind modular stadiums is driving greater acceptance among industries and sporting associations, including the advantages of adaptive reuse.
Amid increasing scrutiny over the allocation of taxpayer money to construct elaborate sporting stadiums, cities and sports clubs globally are turning to modular construction as a viable and cost-efficient alternative. This shift comes as numerous Australian governments have stepped back... READ MORE
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems develop a prefabricated structural building panel solution made with recycled plastic.
Australian technological innovation may soon turn the tide on the country's soft plastics waste dilemma, with the introduction of prefabricated structural building panels fabricated from recycled materials. Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (SIS), a South Australian composites manufacturer, has crafted these panels... READ MORE
Rapid construction meets affordable living with Portugal's Havelar 3-D printed home.
An affordable starter home has been constructed using 3D printing technology in just 18 hours by Portugal's Havelar. The home, located in the Greater Porto area, is a modest two-bedroom residence covering 80 square metres. (main pic: Located in the... READ MORE
The International Code Council publishes offsite construction standards for MEP.
The International Code Council (ICC), a global source for model codes, standards, and building safety solutions, in partnership with the Modular Building Institute (MBI), the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction, has published a new standard for MEP (Mechanical,... READ MORE
Strategic setback as Viridi's modular building operations face an unexpected halt.
Viridi Group, a New South Wales-based modular construction company, has gone into voluntary administration due to the suspension of a government contract, casting uncertainty over the future of 115 jobs. Established in 2020, Viridi Group carved a niche for itself... READ MORE
Queensland-based ModFloor, a specialist in prefabricated building systems, has secured a deal with property developer Vuucon to provide essential building components for large-scale build-to-rent developments in Maryborough, South East Queensland. (main pic: Modfloor’s modular floor assembly being tested.) The first... READ MORE
Big River Homes delivers New Zealand's largest modular home, combining cost-efficiency and record-breaking design.
Big River Homes, a modular construction company located in Balclutha, Otago, has recently completed a modular home that is claimed to be the largest of its kind in New Zealand and possibly a record holder globally. Mark van Asperen, Big... READ MORE
Victorian expansion by ModsPods complements existing modular solutions offered by Queensland based modular manufacturer.
ModnPods, a Queensland-based modular home manufacturer, has broadened its reach by extending its supply and installation services to Victoria. This expansion complements their existing services across Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory, as announced by the company.... READ MORE
