Based in Vancouver, Nexii Building Solutions are acknowledged as a rising star in carbon-neutral modular construction, combining a patented modular system utlising 3D modelling software and third-party verification of its sustainability metrics. (main pic: Nexii prefabricated panels used on a Marriot Hotel.) Founded by entrepreneur Stephen Sidwell in late 2018, Nexii became the... READ MORE

Developed by a research team based at the Universality of Alberta, Canada, construction of their full-scale light gauge steel and timber wall framing prototypes began in 2016. (main pic: University of Alberta’s light gauge steel wall framing prototype.) Their first functioning machine was completed in 2017. Although their release into the market hasn’t... READ MORE

Mighty Buildings, an Oakland-based technology company recently completed a 3D-printed 159 Sqm home in Desert Hot Springs, California, that establishes the technologies environmental and economic credentials. (main pic: Mighty Buildings 3D-printed net-zero home.) The 3D-printed two-bedroom, two-bath home, known as the Quatro, was designed by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (EYRC) utilising Mighty... READ MORE

One of Australia’s leading and most progressive prefabricated modular builders, Modscape, have unveiled their plans for their new division, Modbotics, a fully automated robotic production line for building elements. Jan Gyrn, CEO, Modscape. “Modscape has been working with leading Swedish based manufacturing Robotic company, Randek, since February 2019 on developing an advanced suite... READ MORE

Following the recent announcement of CLOS’s purchase of a complete Weinmann-Homag advanced timber processing line, the decision has been made to relocate the business from Avalon to the Pelligra Fortek Facility, inside the Old Geelong Ford factory in February next year to accommodate their planned expansion. The new 12,000m2 facility also features overhead... READ MORE

The Bushfire Building Council began working on the FORTIS modular house design when it received an influx of enquiries from NSW south coast residents following Black Summer fires in the 2019-20 bushfire season. The project has delivered free modular house designs and a set of building principles for extreme weather and disaster resilience,... READ MORE

Founded and led by Melbourne identity Clem Newton-Brown, Skyportz are laying the groundwork for a national network of modular-built vertiports to cater for the emerging electric air taxi industry. They’re seeking to raise $950,000 to fund the first modular prototype following apparent interest from property developers and owners. Clem Newton-Brown, CEO, Skyportz. The... READ MORE

Based in The Netherlands, CyBe Constructions, a 3D construction printing firm has announced its plans to build what it says will be the world’s first 3D printed four-storey apartment building. (main pic: render of four story 3D printed apartment building by CyBE.) It’s scheduled to be printed in the Dutch city of Eindhoven,... READ MORE

On 28 February 2020, Melbourne-based modular builder Archiblox ceased trading and terminated contracts with its customers, with business advisory firm Vince and Associates appointed as liquidators. Up to 30 employees also lost their job. (main pic: Arkular's Instagram account. Picture: Instagram) On 21 August 2020, according to ASIC, a new corporate entity was... READ MORE

The future is already here. It's just not evenly distributed yet. In collaboration with Sydney-based Contour 3D, Simonds Homes are finalising their plans to enter the multi-residential market with a first-to-market 3D printed home. Since the successful demonstration of 3D printing technology on The Block, Simonds Homes and Contour3D have been refining their... READ MORE