The need for affordable social housing in Australia, and built with energy efficiency in mind is urgent. A UK-based pilot scheme to address exactly this problem was initiated in Bristol approximately two years ago: it’s delivered above expectations on every key metric. So successful has the scheme performed, housing providers want the low-cost... READ MORE

Singapore first announced their intention to modernise the construction industry back in 2016 with the publishing of their roadmap to drive productivity in the sector utilising MMC principles and methodologies. (main pic: Jurong Port Integrated Construction Park) They appear to be achieving all their key goals, and now they’ve taken it a step... READ MORE

This year marks the third iteration of The Fleetwood Challenge Cup, and it’s designed to discover the next generation of young built environment design professionals that will help to propel the industry into an innovative future. From a field of 11 entries, four finalists have been selected. They are: Curtin University: 49 Victoria... READ MORE

Based in Oxford Falls, NSW, CC Pines have successfully tendered for the offsite construction of Australia’s new Chancery for Nigeria. (main pic: Australia’s offsite-constructed Moroccan chancery.) According to Government sources, the estimated capital expenditure/total value of the project is $31,500,000. Design of the project will continue through to April 2023, and offsite construction... READ MORE

US-based modular manufacturer Boxabl, with their unique patented fold-out home, have established themselves as a darling of the investor start-up community. And, with a reported order book in excess of 100,000 units, including a contract with the US government, Boxabl is said to be shipping units every day. Another factory is also in... READ MORE

The project to explore the feasibility of an innovative hybrid timber floor system is being funded via the Canadian Government’s Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program and the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT). (main pic: EllisDon & Dialog’s 460 metre mass timber prototype.) They’ve contributed over CAD$550,000 to the Hybrid Timber Floor... READ MORE

The fuse has been lit for the UK Government’s transition to offsite construction and modern methods of construction (MMC) with its new pan-Government collaborative Offsite Construction Solutions framework deal. The value of the initiative is forecast to be worth up to £10 billion (AUD$17 billion). The initiative signals clear acceptance that modular designs... READ MORE

The usage and application of building information modelling (BIM) just became that bit more interesting with the reported use of a Hawaiian contractor using AI to ‘capture’ the knowledge base of retiring professionals. “Experienced estimators could look through a project’s plans and tell you in a few hours the rough cost and duration... READ MORE

EOI to identify industry’s capability to establish a single Modern Methods of Construction Preferred Suppliers Panel to supply housing solutions and build workforce capability. A recorded Industry Briefing Session will be held on: Date: Tuesday, 30 August 2022Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pmPlatform: Microsoft Teams  The Queensland Government’s Department of Energy and Public Works (EPW),... READ MORE

Regional Victorian modular builder Ecoliv is positioned for expansion in the Bass Coast with a new sustainable living and off-grid project supported by the Victorian Government. Ecoliv were previously based in Wonthaggi, and relocated to The Gurdies (40km north east of Phillip Island), and according Government sources the sustainable project will deliver 14... READ MORE