Oly Homes and PIQUE recognised for modular contributions with Awards recognition.
Two Australian modular builders, Oly Homes and PIQUE, have achieved recognition at recent industry awards for their contributions to modular construction. Through projects that emphasise design quality, energy efficiency, and innovative use of materials, both companies have demonstrated the adaptability... READ MORE
LG Electronics has officially launched its Smart Cottage, a modular home combining artificial intelligence (AI) technology with advanced HVAC systems. Starting today, the Smart Cottage is available for purchase through LG’s dedicated website, with options for both individual consumers (B2C)... READ MORE
Spacecube’s modular systems answer the demand for DisplayWise’s adaptable outdoor spaces.
Spacecube’s modular systems, which have already earned a solid reputation across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Europe, are extending their application to new outdoor brand activations through a strategic partnership with DisplayWise. This collaboration comes as modular solutions... READ MORE
Cross-laminated timber adds sustainability in Microsoft’s datacentre build.
Microsoft’s latest construction venture in Virginia, USA, introduces a hybrid timber datacentre, designed to reduce embodied carbon by up to 65 percent compared to conventional concrete. This pilot project integrates cross-laminated timber (CLT) with steel and concrete, creating a mixed... READ MORE
CoreLogic and NAB push modular solutions for housing crisis.
NAB and CoreLogic have published a new report highlighting the critical need for more affordable and accessible housing in Australia. The report, published as part of NAB's efforts to address the housing crisis, emphasises the growing pressure on housing availability... READ MORE
Panelised timber building system from Finnish modular builder Talo finds new audiences in the UK.
A Finnish manufacturer of panelised timber building systems for low-rise housing is expanding its operations into the UK. Talo, known for its 2D panelised timber system, has been an active player in Scandinavian housing for over 40 years. Their modular... READ MORE
Declining pipeline prompts Goldman Sachs-supported TopHat modular to halt production.
TopHat, a UK modular builder backed by Goldman Sachs, has announced plans to wind down its modular housing operations. The decision comes amid tough market conditions and a declining project pipeline, resulting in significant changes for the Derby-based company. In... READ MORE
Contribute to University of New South Wales survey on prefabrication and housing affordability.
Whittaker Downey, an honours student at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), is conducting research into how prefabrication can enhance housing affordability in Australia. The survey will take approximately 5–10 minutes (20 questions) to complete, and aims to gather... READ MORE
Sustainable solutions for Kharkiv’s modular reconstruction.
Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has endured significant destruction from ongoing conflict, with an estimated 70% of its buildings damaged or destroyed. As part of the effort to rebuild and revitalise the city, the Rebuilding Kharkiv competition sought innovative modular solutions... READ MORE
Existing buildings benefit from BuildAudit’s circular economy and AI solutions.
BuildAudit AI has taken their own measures towards addressing the circular economy challenges in the UK’s existing buildings. Funded by Innovate UK, the platform is designed to make pre-demolition and pre-refurbishment audits more accessible and affordable, particularly for organisations working... READ MORE
