Researchers build full-scale prefabricated building to test for faults.
A team of Spanish researchers has built the first full-scale prefabricated building (test) to analyse potential faults in its structure caused by extreme events, such as natural disasters. The infrastructure is part of the Prebust project, developed by a team... READ MORE
Report finds 28,000 tonnes of carbon were saved on two modular-constructed builds in UK.
According to a study published from the University of Cambridge and Edinburgh Napier University, modular constructed factory-produced homes can produce up to 45% less carbon than traditional methods of residential construction. (main image: 44 and 38-storey Ten Degrees towers in... READ MORE
Regulations support implementation of new building products and modular components.
The NZ Government has enacted legislation that has implications for the manufacturing of modular building components and building product certification. It’s called the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021, and will come into... READ MORE
Timber & Technology – The Zero Carbon Future – Melbourne - June 21-22
All global and local speakers are confirmed. Presenting one of the most comprehensive programs that addresses the trends, forecasts and challenges to the industry in our rapidly changing world.Face to face engagement and networking locally with ‘in-person registration and/or connecting via ‘virtual/on-line’ registration.World’s... READ MORE
Multi-residential developer affirms direction of company with new offsite constructed development.
Primed with positive outcomes and lessons learnt from Henley Properties recently completed offsite-constructed townhouse development in Kalkallo, Victoria, the evolution from traditional onsite construction to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is now accepted as Henley Properties default building method for... READ MORE
Martin Fenn delivers Modern Methods of Construction at Sydney Build Expo
At last week’s Sydney Build Expo, Martin Fenn, Modern Methods of Construction Lead – Oceania – for the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), outlined his vision for the transformative Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) building methodology. (main pic: Martin Fenn,... READ MORE
Delivering modular projects benefits regional and remote communities with Sensum.
Engaging with local trades and contributing to educational pathways to new employment opportunities utilising offsite construction (modular construction), onsite works and assembly projects delivers key benefits to regional and remote communities. A key consideration in achieving these outcomes is having... READ MORE
UK-based Offsite Expo forecasts increase of 50% in exhibition size.
Offsite construction in the UK appears to be gathering momentum year-on-year, and this year’s iteration of their Offsite Expo, scheduled for September 20-21 in Coventry, is set increase by 50% in size. The event, organised by Radar Communications, will return... READ MORE
Renowned Foster + Partners studio reveals design of mass timber department store in Tokyo
Global studio for architecture, engineering, urban and landscape design, Foster + Partners, has unveiled their latest commercial project (mass timber) on the world-famous Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan. Called the Shibuya Marui Department Store, the nine-storey retail development is set to... READ MORE
UK McDonalds blends modular construction and renewable energy to achieve net zero.
Located in Shropshire, UK, the wind turbine and solar panel powered restaurant (McDonald’s modular constructed) will produce as much energy as it uses, over the course of a year The project is the first restaurant in the UK to be... READ MORE
