CarbonLite finalist for Telstra 2023 Promoting Sustainability Award.
Situated in Melbourne, CarbonLite, since their inception in 2013 has committed to delivering sustainable, offsite constructed ultra-energy efficient homes. Their efforts haven’t gone unnoticed, and now they’ve been nominated as a finalist in Telstra’s 2023 Promoting Sustainability Award category. (main... READ MORE
Imminent launch of BuiltReady offsite construction accreditation seeks industry feedback.
Following the NZ Government’s announcement in September of legislation codifying their new BuiltReady scheme, they‘re now seeking written submissions on their CodeMark product certification for compliant offsite manufactured two-dimensional and volumetric prefabricated elements. The BuiltReady scheme follows five years of... READ MORE
UK-based offsite construction consultant Mark Farmer launches MMC platform.
He’s recognised as ‘ground zero’ for sweeping changes that have been embraced by the UK Government in its commitment to modernise the UK construction industry. Mark Farmer has over 30 years of experience in the construction and real estate sectors,... READ MORE
New net-zero design guide from the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) programme positions offsite construction to supply affordable housing.
Led by a consortium of government, industry and academic partners, the £1m (AUD$1.8m) EHD programme from the City of Edinburgh Council, Offsite Solutions Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University, the University of Edinburgh, Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) and Scottish Futures... READ MORE
Unique initiative to build modular homes in exchange for paying local authorities’ debts
In a somewhat unconventional yet compelling incentive, the Irish Government has initiated a bold plan to increase the availability of affordable and emergency housing by paying €100 million ($AUD154m) to clear the debts of local authorities if they build modular... READ MORE
Dutch supermarket built from cross-laminated timber and mass timber sets new standards.
Next time you head off to your local supermarket for your milk and bread, you’re probably going to buy a lot more if you spent some quality time at this destination. (images: Ronald Tilleman/De Zwarte Hond) Unlike any other retail... READ MORE
Australian Steel Institute accolades for modular builders.
On Tuesday 22 November, the Australian Steel Institute’s 2002 national awards were held at Doltone House in Sydney which saw 26 state and territory winners (from an initial field of 85) compete for national honours in six categories. (main pic:... READ MORE
A key player in a cyclone-prone region of Western Australia is redefining the scope of efficient, adaptable and fast construction with their use of light gauge steel (LGS) construction and Vertex BD design software delivering affordable, compliant and durable housing.... READ MORE
Heirs’ fortune manager Kirk Kapital invests in Danish modular construction.
In what may be a case of life imitating art, Kirk Kapital, who manage the LEGO fortune on behalf of its heirs, has bought a majority stake in Danish modular construction company Mobilhouse. Based in Fredericia, Denmark, Mobilhouse manufactures, sells... READ MORE
Berlin startup installs prefabricated panels to improve energy efficiency.
With fewer than three decades left before we need to deliver a net-zero carbon future, a German startup called Ecoworks is installing prefabricated insulated panels to fit over an apartment building like a glove to reduce the building's energy consumption.... READ MORE
