PRECAST CASE STUDY: MODA THE HILLS

PRECAST CONCRETE HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION FOR A NEW RESIDENTIAL SCHEME IN KELLYVILLE NSW.
Forming part of an overall effort to improve the neighbourhoods of Sydney’s North West by bringing vibrant green spaces, cycling and walking trails and shopping districts to multiple communities, the Moda The Hills project is designed to target young professionals,... READ MORE

STEEL FRAMING BRACES HEALTHCARE PROJECT

OFFSITE SOLUTIONS FROM STEEL FRAMING SPECIALIST EOS HAVE PROVEN CRITICAL TO A UK HEALTHCARE PROJECT NOW PLAYING A PART IN FIGHTING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.
Named after the Lincolnshire born Dame Sarah Swift, who founded the Royal College of Nursing, the 5,500 square metre £19 million Sarah Swift Building at the University of Lincoln accommodates a diverse range of learning and research spaces. The university... READ MORE

CASE STUDY: 18 AT CHATSWOOD

THE USE OF TWO KEY PRODUCTS ON A BOUTIQUE RESIDENTIAL SCHEME HAS DEMONSTRATED HOW DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS CAN DELIVER BUILDINGS THAT ARE CODE COMPLIANT FOR NON-COMBUSTIBLE FACADE ELEMENTS, WHILE PROVIDING HIGHLY EFFECTIVE WEATHER RESISTANCE.
Located in Chatswood, Sydney, 18 at Chatswood is a seven storey building designed by Mayoh Architects and built by Novati Constructions, comprising one and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom penthouses. Situated in a gully, the building and landscaping were conceived to... READ MORE

DIGITAL TWIN TECH ALIGNS WITH OFFSITE EFFICIENCIES

SIXTY MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY, IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION AS A GAME CHANGER IN CUSTOMER FOCUSSED PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, AR, VR AND THE USE OF DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY. IT HAS ALSO HELPED RE-SET CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, INCLUDING OFFSITE. BELINDA SMART REPORTS.
The Sixty Martin Place project participants comprise a “who’s who” of cutting edge thinking: Melbourne-based immersive technology studio Phoria, digital twin specialist Willow, and Australian commercial office developer Investa. Experts in 3D scanning and spatial data management, Land Surveys, both... READ MORE

PREFABAUS BACKS SOCIAL HOUSING RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC

AUSTRALIA’S INDUSTRY BODY FOR THE OFFSITE SECTOR HAS COME OUT IN SUPPORT OF INCREASED SOCIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AS PART OF AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC RESPONSE TO COVID-19
PrefabAUS said the move aligns with widespread commentary encouraging the deployment of available land. The body has identified the potential for offsite construction to support governments, building, allied industries and training organisations through the crisis. “At a time when the... READ MORE

MEP CONSULTANCY POSITIONED TO CHANGE THE GAME

A NEW JOINT VENTURE OFFERING MODULAR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) SOLUTIONS LOOKS SET TO FILL A CRITICAL GAP IN THE OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR.
EVO-MEP was co-founded by Simon Waldren of Apex Wiring Solutions, Neil Wypior of Prefab MEP and Peter Turnbull of P2C Engineering, and is positioned as a specialist in MEP, working with architects and other building providers on initial design stage... READ MORE

PRECAST RE-SHAPES APARTMENT DESIGN IN PORTUGAL

A MULTI-RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN PORTUGAL DEMONSTRATES THE FLEXIBILITY AND INNOVATION AFFORDED BY PRECAST CONCRETE.
The client brief for the project, which is located in the Norte region of Portugal, included quick construction turnaround, multipurpose profile and a cost-effective solution. Designed by Portuguese architectural studio Summary, the complex comprises a ground floor with a program... READ MORE

SOFTWARE SPECIALIST LAUNCHES LOCAL PRESENCE

HSBCAD, WHICH SUPPLIES SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR THE OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, HAS ANNOUNCED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FULLY OWNED HSBCAD SUBSIDIARY IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.
Frank Davern, Regional Managing Director of hsbcad Software Solutions, confirmed that the newly established subsidiary, hsbcad Software Solutions (Australasia) Pty Ltd is based in Melbourne and will service and assist existing and new customers in the Australia and New Zealand... READ MORE

SENSUM EXPANDS: NEW MARKETS, NEW DIVISION, NEW APPOINTMENT

MELBOURNE BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST SENSUM IS EXPANDING ITS REACH IN THE OFFSITE INDUSTRY THROUGH EXPANSION INTO NEW SECTORS AND THE LAUNCH OF AN ENGINEERING DIVISION.
Sensum has to date laid down a strong track record rolling out modular/offsite projects for the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA). In recent times the company has expanded beyond the education sector and is actively pursuing opportunities in the healthcare... READ MORE

UK VOLUMETRIC MARKET POISED FOR GROWTH

THE UK’S PREFABRICATED VOLUMETRIC SYSTEMS MARKET IS EXPECTED TO GROW BY 14% FROM 2020-2024, ACCORDING TO RECENTLY RELEASED RESEARCH.
The ‘Prefabricated Volumetric Building Systems Market Report’ by AMA Research says the largest market for volumetric products is temporary accommodation on construction sites, industrial sites and event hire which is worth around £350-380m annually. Over the next few years, a... READ MORE

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