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
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
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
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
