New modular housing factory by Onx Homes opens in Florida.
Onx Homes situated in Pompano Beach, Florida, has launched its X+ Construction Systems Factory. The facility, which has the capacity to manufacture four modular homes daily, aims to address the housing shortage in Florida and beyond. Ash Bhardwaj, CEO and... READ MORE
UK volumetric modular builder Lighthouse has permanently closed.
Timber-frame volumetric builder specialist Lighthouse has ceased operations, resulting in the loss of 113 jobs following unsuccessful attempts to sell the business. The Sheffield-based company faced significant cash flow issues, leading to the appointment of administrators last month. FRP Advisory... READ MORE
Mass timber solutions to feature in build-to-rent collaboration between Cedar Pacific and Sumitomo Forestry.
In a key move towards sustainable urban development, Cedar Pacific, an Australian property investment firm, and Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., a Japanese leader in forestry and wood management, have announced a strategic partnership to create build-to-rent (BTR) assets in Australia... READ MORE
European Design Upgrade 3.0 project reimagining the role of modular construction to deliver affordable, adaptive and flexible housing.
The European Design Upgrade 3.0 (EDU 3.0) is an initiative focused on addressing the pressing issue of homelessness, particularly in crisis areas such as Ukraine, where the ongoing conflict has left millions without shelter. This international project is dedicated to... READ MORE
First 100 accessory dwelling units (granny flats) to help fund Cosmic’s new modular construction factory in bid to transform backyard usage.
San Francisco-based startup Cosmic is looking to shift the conversation in the modular construction industry with its approach to building accessory dwelling units (known as Granny Flats in Australia) for the American market. The company's first 100 prefabricated accessory dwelling... READ MORE
State-owned Korea Land and Housing Corporation begins construction on Korea’s largest affordable modular housing development of units and houses.
The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is set to construct the nation's largest modular housing development in Sejong City's 5-1 Living Area. (main pic: A modular building in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.) The Sejong City's 5-1 Living Area is... READ MORE
Modular construction set to deliver affordable housing for Hamilton Hill in Western Australia.
The Western Australian government has announced the delivery of 19 new social homes in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia, using modular construction methods to minimise environmental impact, and deliver early occupancy for those in need. All 19 homes were manufactured by... READ MORE
Committee's report on modern methods of construction needs further consideration by housing minister.
The UK’s Housing Minister, Lee Rowley, has requested additional time to respond to a House of Lords committee's report on modern methods of construction (MMC), as the industry faces a series of exits. The Lords built environment committee completed its... READ MORE
EOI published for the supply of 250 regional modular homes by Homes Victoria.
Homes Victoria has announced an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the supply of modular homes in Regional Victoria. This initiative is part of the Modern Methods of Construction (Modular) Regional Victoria project, aimed at supporting the provision of social housing... READ MORE
Federal Minister Husic's call for swift action on changes to the National Construction Code set to expand Australia’s prefabricated and modular construction industry.
Building Ministers from across Australia convened in Sydney on March 22 for the latest Building Ministers Meeting, where they unanimously resolved to streamline regulations and facilitate the expansion of Australia's prefabricated and modular construction industry. Recognising the clear role of... READ MORE
