New Collingwood mass timber office building is set to make a significant impact on carbon emissions.
Developed and spearheaded by global real estate group Hines, the 15-storey prime-grade office tower, spanning 18,200 square metres, is located at 36 Wellington Street in Collingwood, Melbourne. It aims to achieve substantial carbon reduction not only during its construction but... READ MORE
Research highlights the financial benefits of modular construction with escalating material costs, workforce scarcity, interest rate increases, and adverse weather conditions.
Engineers from The University of South Australia, in collaboration with colleagues from Aston University in the U.K., have undertaken an intriguing study that tackles the challenging task of both qualifying and quantifying the benefits of modular construction. With their research,... READ MORE
Modular panel “skins” set to enhance energy efficiency in buildings.
Many older buildings struggle to maintain energy efficiency due to heat loss through their walls, resulting in increased energy consumption for temperature control. These structures, which fail to meet modern energy standards, still make up a significant portion of building... READ MORE
New seamless 3D representation of all of Victoria’s built structures.
The Digital Twin Victoria (DTV) program, initiated by the Vic Governments’ Department of Transport and Planning, has unveiled a new collection of Vicmap 3D Buildings datasets. These datasets aim to facilitate future planning and ensure the preparedness of Victoria for... READ MORE
Comparison made easy: Hesty calculates offsite manufacturers' capabilities and costs for delivering manufactured housing.
Hesty, a U.K-based proptech start-up is aiming high in the construction technology stakes, with their objective to “reinvent the art of homebuilding” with their platform “to automate the feasibility assessment of sites and compare and configure the layout of the... READ MORE
Multi-national real estate developer commits to affordable build-to-rent with modular construction.
Founded in 1993, Founder and CEO of Greystar, Bob Faith embarked on a mission to reinvent the rental housing industry by establishing a company that “operated with the highest integrity and character in delivering world-class services to residents, property owners,... READ MORE
Increased utilisation of offsite manufacturing for a more competitive building supplies sector in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Government has announced their ambitious new policy on offsite manufacturing; it heralds a transformative era for the country’s building industry. With government agencies leading the way, the comprehensive offsite manufacturing strategy aims to enhance competition, boost productivity,... READ MORE
Consortium collaborates on a modular timber building system that can be customised as the school’s needs change.
International architectural practice OMA and Dutch modular timber construction company Circlewood have collaborated on a unique modular timber building system for primary schools in Amsterdam. (main pic: OMA’s and Circlewood’s modular timber building system for schools.) The innovative initiative aims... READ MORE
Modulous offsite construction software launched at UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum 2023.
UK-based offsite construction software company Modulous have launched their TESSA (Tech Enabled Solutions for Sustainable Architecture) platform to design and deliver offsite-constructed housing. But, they don’t own a factory or, in fact, many physical assets at all. Their software platform... READ MORE
Gold Coast-based modular home builder ModnPods starts manufacturing.
Gold Coast-based modular home builder ModnPods has taken a significant leap forward with the opening of their new factory line for manufacturing modular homes. The venture was made possible by a grant from the Queensland Government's Business Investment fund, allowing... READ MORE
