UNICEF issues modular construction guidelines

Global construction initiative utilising modular construction to standardise approaches published.
With UNICEF dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world, they’ve supported innumerable programmes for children with the construction of schools, water and sanitation facilities, health clinics and much more. In furthering their objectives, they’ve now undertaken a... READ MORE

Samsung partners with European builder to advance modular construction

Agreement positions Samsung to take modular construction to the global stage.
South Korean construction and engineering company Samsung C&T has agreed an investment and collaboration deal with Latvian prefabricated building specialist Forta Pro, intending to scale up and advance smart modular construction manufacturing in markets around the world. Forta PRO is... READ MORE

Labour shortage fuels global modular construction

Global modular construction positioned to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.
According to U.S.-based research company Frost & Sullivan, the global modular construction market will increase in value from US$103 billion in 2022 to US$142 billion by 2028. (main image: Cassette Modular) These compelling numbers are in part driven by COVID-19... READ MORE

The global game: threat or opportunity?

Chinese modular built residential care home shipped to Gibraltar.
With international business eyeing gaps in the construction market, does the arrival of a cargo ship from China carrying 200 modular units to build a residential care home in Gibraltar hold valuable lessons for Australia’s modular construction industry? (main pic:... READ MORE

Addington House: CLT solution for earthquake affected region

Owner and engineer, Julian Addington, was motivated to build a custom home in an earthquake-affected area of New Zealand using cross-laminated timber (CLT) due to its renowned structural performance, speed on site, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal.
As a structural engineer with extensive experience using CLT on previous XLam projects, Julian Addington, was inspired to build a predominantly mass timber home in an earthquake-affected area on the Mount Pleasant hillside. Due to the location, Julian was resolute... READ MORE

Village consensus, will drive the future of MMC in Australia – Building Good Homes

Many hands (and minds) make light work. When representatives from the modern methods of construction (MMC) construction industry come together with client representatives – the industry is positioned to innovate and grow.
With Sensum advising, and facilitating, the Queensland Department of Energy and Public Works, brought together 11 representative organisations (the MMC Supplier Panel) from across the offsite construction industry in a series of face-to-face workshops to contribute to the immediate and... READ MORE

Modular construction with cross-laminated timber supports green hydrogen development for Whyalla

Thrive Construct proposes 2,500 modular-constructed CLT mid-rise apartments to accommodate an influx of workers.
With the South Australian government investing $600 million in Whyalla, South Australia, to construct an electrolyser that will power a green hydrogen power station, large companies are jockeying for positions for rights to build the hydrogen-based manufacturing plant. And, with... READ MORE

Circular economy database of prefabricated elements gains momentum

Madaster circular economy database recruits the largest ever manufacturer of prefabricated elements.
The construction sectors future is inextricably bound to the circular economy, and with no established methodology in Australia for identifying a buildings carbon debt, or any facility to register what prefabricated elements or materials used in a building for that... READ MORE

VBC delivers modular constructed hotel in central London

Modular building specialist, Volumetric Building Companies completes offsite contract for citizenM.
The Philadelphia-based modular construction company, Volumetric Building Companies founded by Australian expat, Vaughan Buckley, has delivered a 10-storey steel-framed modular building in London for hotel chain, citizenM. Vaughan Buckley, CEO, VCB. Launched in 2008 from Amsterdam, CitizenM have positioned themselves... READ MORE

Arvida Park Lane Retirement Village: cross-laminated timber aligns with residents needs

Arvida Group were determined to create a state-of-the-art retirement village that would instil a sense of community among residents through shared spaces and connections to the outdoors. By incorporating XLam’s cross-laminated timber (CLT) into the design the complex resounds with a sense of belonging and community.
The Arvida Group’s Living Well Park Lane Village is a multi storey retirement living complex consisting of 80 apartments located in Christchurch, New Zealand. Offering independent living in a socialised environment including a café, lounge and library within a landscaped... READ MORE

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