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
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
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
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
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
Construction kicked off on the Latrobe Valley GovHub project in late 2019. Scheduled for completion in late 2020, the purpose-built facility will be home to 300 workers, including 200 new local public sector jobs.
This video from Dynamic Steel Frame shows the test lift at the company’s factory of a prototype for the Victorian project. The purpose of the test lift was to ensure the Dynamic team was happy with how the element would... READ MORE
CONSTRUCTION SCOTLAND INNOVATION CENTRE (CSIC) AND ITS PROJECT PARTNERS HAVE LAUNCHED A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR.
Titled 'Offsite Ready', the project will be launched at CSIC on 23 April. Its program will comprise collaborative events and online modules to promote offsite construction skills. It is understood a number of supporting initiatives will also be rolled out... READ MORE
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY HAS UNVEILED PLANS TO LAUNCH THE UK’S FIRST DEDICATED POSTGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE COURSE COVERING MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION (MMC).
Oxford Brookes is working with architectural practice Hawkins\Brown, along with other architecture industry representatives, on a syllabus designed to prepare students for the emergent demands of the modular and offsite industry. The move is being framed by the university as... READ MORE
OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY FROM AUSTRALIAN COMPANY HICKORY GROUP HAS PENETRATED THE UK MARKET UNDER A LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH LEADING UK BUILDER MACE.
It is understood Mace has secured Hickory Group's patented Hickory Building Systems (HBS) to accelerate high-rise construction through the use of prefabricated elements. Mace's deployment of HBS will encompass offsite components such as bathroom pods, utility cupboards and MEP service... READ MORE
THE SINGAPORE GOVERNMENT HAS SET ASIDE AROUND $120 MILLION FOR PUBLIC SECTOR AGENCIES TO ADOPT DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY (DFMA) METHODS IN PROJECTS LAUNCHED BY NEXT YEAR, AS PART OF EFFORTS TO BOOST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY.
As reported in The Straits Times, the Government aims to make DfMA the default way of building. The additional funding will be made available under the Public Sector Construction Productivity Fund. In tandem, the adoption target for DfMA methods will... READ MORE
