Finnish scientists win innovation award for carbon-negative precast concrete.
In the race to develop more environmentally friendly precast concrete, a team of Finnish scientists have devised a novel method for making carbon-negative precast concrete. (main pic: Carbonaide paving blocks used at a Skanska’s construction project.) Their system uses CO2... READ MORE
Offsite manufacturing innovation centre positioned to be built at Western Sydney University in collaboration with PT Blink.
Sydney-based PT Blink has been busy ramping-up activities in the almost 12 months since it secured a multi-million-dollar investment from the owners of US property developer/operator Holland Partner Group. Its latest move will see the company develop a manufacturing innovation... READ MORE
Tasmanian Government tender for modular homes to supply social and affordable housing.
The Tasmanian Government last week published their tender to help vulnerable Tasmanians access social and affordable housing via their ModHomes Program to increase supply. The new program will see at least 200 modular homes built over the next four years,... READ MORE
Inflatable Flexible Factory Formwork (IFFF) blow-up prefabricated home
A New York-based start-up called Automatic Construction have devised a new technology called Inflatable Flexible Factory Formwork (IFFF), where a prefabricated balloon-like structure made from PVC is pumped full of concrete. The company estimates that houses built using this technique... READ MORE
Report finds that modular construction is gaining traction in the vibrant life science sector.
A recent study published by global consulting firm CRB, found that 63 percent of biotech and pharmaceutical companies in the life sciences industries surveyed plan to use modular construction methods as part of their expansion projects in the next five... READ MORE
New 30-bed modular hospital ward opens at Bentley Hospital in Western Australia.
A new 30-bed modular hospital ward built by Multiplex was opened last week at Bentley Hospital, Perth, as part of the McGowan Government's commitment to deliver extra capacity to Western Australian hospitals. (main pic: Multiplex-built modular hospital ward installed in... READ MORE
Christchurch Clearwater Towers built with engineered wood outperforms other materials on environment and cost.
A study published by New Zealand-based Red Stag Investments confirms that renewable engineered wood for a Christchurch development offers significant benefits for the environment and a better financial outcome than building with concrete. Clearwater Quays was constructed as a part... READ MORE
Embracing MMC principles positions Eclipse Passive House to deliver where conventional building can’t.
Building to rigorous standards, compliance requirements and quality of passive house certification isn’t a challenge any builder undertakes without a deep-seated desire to construct great and lasting homes. (main pic: Eclipse Passive House build in Bellawongarah, NSW. Image credit: Evan... READ MORE
Australian company Lifesize Plans expands to the U.S. with potential implications for MMC.
Australian-based company Lifesize Plans, founded in 2017 by Chris Ghaleb, are on the precipice of expanding their operations to the U.S. over the next five years with 50 new locations. With a patented projection system which allows clients to walkthrough... READ MORE
Modular homes destined for regional Queensland to address accommodation crisis.
A Regional Development Australia initiative will see up to 40 modular homes built in Townsville and then transported to regional locations to help ease the housing crisis. (main pic: Ausco Modular housing, Middleton Beach, WA.) The modular home solution will... READ MORE
