The School of Architecture and Design and the School of Engineering from The University of Tasmania are preparing a new Masters of Professional Engineering unit in timber design. It’s being launched in recognition of the information and skills vacuum that exists in the engineering and architectural profession to cater for the increasing demand... READ MORE

A recognised practitioner of sustainable and innovative building methods, Pamela Bell has been appointed as The New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) new Chief Executive. At Built Offsite, we’re big fans of Pamela and all the hard work she’s invested in developing the awareness and acceptance of New Zealand’s offsite construction industry. She... READ MORE

Stacey Cassidy and Sarah Hale, partners at UK law firm TLT write about modular construction, MMC and advancing their case for assessing whole-life carbon and material use in construction. (main pic credit: NeXTimber.) Sarah Hale (L) and Stacey Cassidy of UK law firm TLT. The construction industry has faced some challenging times recently, including... READ MORE

Moliving’s business model of supplying relocatable modular hotel accommodation through sites such as Airbnb that offer the travellers a more remote or rural experience appears to be thriving. The New York-based startup’s business model is unique in that they retain ownership of the modular hotel rooms, and when climate or market opportunities arise,... READ MORE

In the hyper-competitive arena of who can build the tallest mass timber building (cross-laminated timber and glue-laminated timber) in the world, Ascent, a building situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, appears to, at least for the moment, enjoying that accolade from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which certifies building records for... READ MORE

August 1 - 5:30pm AEST He’s recognised as ‘ground zero’ for sweeping changes that have been embraced by the UK Government in its commitment to modernise the UK construction industry. Mark Farmer has over 30 years of experience in the construction and real estate sectors, and now runs a consultancy specialising in innovative... READ MORE

They’re one of most easily integrated prefabricated volumetric elements for a development where repeatability is the key. And, the earlier the decision is made to incorporate prefabricated elements into the design process, the greater the benefit. (main pic: James Stephens, Managing Director, Offsite Solutions) UK bathroom pod manufacturer, Offsite Solutions, has booked its highest-ever... READ MORE

The Modular Building Institute (MBI)—the world's largest trade association for the commercial modular construction industry last week announced the publication of their 2022 annual industry reports. The reports cover the two main sectors of the commercial modular building industry: Permanent Modular Construction and Relocatable Buildings. According to the MBI, the reports gathered statistical... READ MORE

Founded in 2019 by twin brothers Bill and Chris Sharples, principals of Manhattan-based SHoP Architects. Assembly OSM calls its construction method “post-modular” because it’s manufacturing process is more in common with an assembly line rather than a ‘generation one’ modular builder who manually constructs completed volumetric elements then transports to site. Assembly OSM... READ MORE

Construction of a new modular built primary health centre in the remote community of Windorah in the Central West is now underway, with completion expected by the end of the year. (main pic: Render of AUSCO modular built primary health centre for Windorah, QLD.) Assistant Minister for Health and Regional Health Infrastructure Julieanne... READ MORE