Next generation bricklaying Hadrian X robot completes first outdoor test build.
The Australian-developed Hadrian X bricklaying robot can now construct walls equivalent to a quarter of a tennis court in a single hour. The robot, designed by Fastbrick Robotics, now known as FBR, utilises a 32-metre boom arm and has the... READ MORE
VOLO Modular delivers 27 modular homes as part of the Queensland Government’s $5 billion strategy to social and affordable housing.
The Palaszczuk Government in Queensland, addressing the ongoing housing challenges, has committed to developing modern methods of construction (MMC) as part of a broader strategy to meet the rising demand for social and affordable housing. (main pic: VOLO Modular’s Rick... READ MORE
Modular housing manufacturing is set to benefit with Porsche Consulting and ABB Robotics launching drive for ‘higher quality, affordable housing’.
Porsche Consulting, a German-based global management consulting firm, has partnered with ABB Robotics to develop “higher quality, affordable housing’ for modular housing manufacturing. (main pic: Porsche Consulting and ABB Robotics modular housing solutions.) The collaboration between ABB Robotics and Porsche... READ MORE
Rothoblaas’ International design competition aims to encourage construction industry's adoption of mass timber technology.
Italian multinational Rothoblaas, a developer and provider of high technology solutions for the wood sector, has announced the second iteration of their competition called “Building the impossible” Registrations close on 30/08/2024. The competition aims to promote the construction industry's adoption... READ MORE
Strategic move into Sweden by modular builder Pineca Group forms part of global expansion.
Lithuanian modular builder, Pineca Group, is broadening its footprint in Europe with its new online store in Sweden. This recent venture is the company's third European expansion within the past year, hot on the heels of their foray into the... READ MORE
Modular homes feature in Mirvac’s $1 billion ‘land lease’ deal to supply affordable housing targeting the retirement market.
Soon to be realised in Australia, the business model is imported from the U.S., where the arrangement exists in which people own their homes but rent the underlying land. Often seen in trailer parks and some condominium developments, homeowners pay... READ MORE
Granny flats a viable solution to help address Australia’s chronic housing shortage with offsite construction.
Following last week's national housing crisis discussion, a recent report published covering Australia's three major cities identified more than 650,000 properties that could accommodate granny flats or accessory dwelling units (ADU’s), with significant opportunities for modular home manufacturers to meet... READ MORE
Jaimie Johnston and Bryden Wood's open-source vision for the construction industry at Building 4.0 CRC’s annual conference.
Held in Melbourne, on 11 October, Building 4.0 CRC’s second annual conference was a unique event in the building innovation ecosystem. "Culture of Innovation" showcased international and national guests, with a mix of presentations, roundtable discussions, demonstrations and exhibitions. (main... READ MORE
Offsite construction pioneer and mentor Gerard McCaughey dead at 64.
Gerard McCaughey, renowned Irish entrepreneur and offsite construction visionary has died. A statement on rip.ie confirmed that he died on Wednesday, October 18, in the U.S., surrounded by his family's warmth and care. Originally from Monaghan, Ireland, Mr. McCaughey was... READ MORE
Stilt Studios raises funds to take its modular homes global with Australian expansion underway.
Stilt Studios, a manufacturer of sustainable, modular homes based in Bali, Indonesia, has announced the closing of its US$10 million financing (debt and equity) round from investors, including Christian Hymer, the former owner of Hymer, Germany’s market leader in motor... READ MORE
