Modular homes offer seniors a faster housing solution in regional Queensland.
Two new modular homes have been delivered to Thallon, a small town with a population of 231 in South West Queensland, as part of the Queensland Government’s Quickstarts Queensland initiative. Built by Sunshine Coast-based Oly Homes, the project is aimed... READ MORE
Faster, stronger, more efficient: Hive Modular’s approach to modular housing.
Building a home in the Philippines is often a lengthy and expensive process, with rising material costs, contractor delays, and significant bureaucratic hurdles. Hive Modular aims to change this by offering a faster, more efficient way to construct luxury homes... READ MORE
Offsite construction to benefit from CBA’s new standardised lending contracts.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has taken a major step in recognising the role of offsite construction, becoming the first bank to join prefabAUS and introducing new lending policies to support the sector. Announced today at Modscape’s Essendon Fields... READ MORE
Panel technology from Australian Panels enhances structural efficiency in temporary prefabricated housing developed by University of Queensland.
Australian Panels / University of Queensland case study Australian Panels is collaborating with the University of Queensland on a project focused on developing sustainable and affordable prefabricated temporary housing systems. The initiative repurposes recovered waste cardboard and under-utilised timber from... READ MORE
Kāinga Ora defends Elevation Apartments modular housing project despite struggles.
The Elevation apartment project in Auckland, developed by Kāinga Ora in partnership with TLC Modular, was meant to demonstrate the efficiency of modular construction. However, despite promises of a rapid build process the development has faced significant delays. A Pilot... READ MORE
Prefabricated housing gains momentum with Boxabl’s regulatory win.
U.S.-based modular housing manufacturer Boxabl, has secured a key regulatory win, with its foldable, factory-built Casita now approved for residential use in Nevada and California. The approvals mark a major step forward for the modular housing firm, which has spent... READ MORE
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Innovative mass timber designs secure top awards in CTBUH contest.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has announced the winners of its 2024 Mass Timber Student Design Competition, with five student projects from universities in the United States and Canada receiving top recognition. The competition sought to... READ MORE
Prefabrication facility promises faster residential builds with the opening of a new PanelTech Systems manufacturing facility.
PanelTech Systems, a Melbourne-based manufacturer specialising in Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS), is gearing up for the opening of its new production facility in Laverton North. The company, which focuses on prefabricated panels for residential construction, says the factory will... READ MORE
Vantem's growth strategy gains momentum with new acquisition.
U.S. modular home builder Vantem Homes has announced the acquisition of Arris Manufacturing, an established offsite multifamily manufacturing facility based in Clio, South Carolina. The acquisition is part of Vantem's broader vision to further its modular housing aspirations and capabilities... READ MORE
