Acceptance of offsite constructed bathroom pods in surges in UK.
They’re one of most easily integrated prefabricated volumetric elements for a development where repeatability is the key. And, the earlier the decision is made to incorporate prefabricated elements into the design process, the greater the benefit. (main pic: James Stephens, Managing... READ MORE
U.S.-based Modular Building Institute (MBI) releases annual industry reports.
The Modular Building Institute (MBI)—the world's largest trade association for the commercial modular construction industry last week announced the publication of their 2022 annual industry reports. The reports cover the two main sectors of the commercial modular building industry: Permanent... READ MORE
Assembly OSM modular construction startup raises extra US$38 million
Founded in 2019 by twin brothers Bill and Chris Sharples, principals of Manhattan-based SHoP Architects. Assembly OSM calls its construction method “post-modular” because it’s manufacturing process is more in common with an assembly line rather than a ‘generation one’ modular... READ MORE
$12.4 million modular-built primary health centre scheduled for Windorah, QLD
Construction of a new modular built primary health centre in the remote community of Windorah in the Central West is now underway, with completion expected by the end of the year. (main pic: Render of AUSCO modular built primary health... READ MORE
Administrator of House by Urban Splash modular home builder publishes findings.
Following the modular builder’s collapse, global advisory firm Teneo was appointed as administrator of House by Urban Splash, a joint venture between shareholders, Japanese modular firm Sekisui and Homes England, in May. Collectively known as US House Group, the companies... READ MORE
Clayton Homes positions for the future of modular construction
At the recent 2022 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, Clayton Homes announced it was to commence manufacturing net-zero electricity modular homes. When the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet makes a ‘move’, competitors should take notice, as invariably, he’s... READ MORE
Royal Danish Academy of Architecture, Design and Conservation launches carbon calculator for materials and prefabricated elements.
Referencing the very familiar food pyramid that has successfully altered the diets of millions using a simple graphic , The Royal Danish Academy of Architecture, Design and Conservation last week launched their take on the food pyramid. But, their version... READ MORE
Northern Hospital’s new mental health facility nears completion with delivery of final offsite constructed module.
The Northern Hospital in Epping is on track to have its 30-bed mental health facility completed later this year, following the arrival of its final offsite constructed module. The building is being constructed on top of a two-storey carpark, and... READ MORE
Breakthrough Energy Ventures commits to Vantem prefabricated housing
Bill Gates backed venture aims to address the affordability gap between net-zero energy homes and prefabricated housing. A startup called Vantem is positioned to achieve this. The company, which just raised a Series A round of investment from the Bill... READ MORE
Completion of the Value Toolkit, following development programme with over 200 industry partners.
Last week, the UK-based Construction Innovation Hub celebrated the completion of their Value Toolkit, following a successful development programme with over 200 industry partners. The Value Toolkit is an innovative suite of tools that can be used by industry to... READ MORE
