Change management, communications, and engagement is vital in assembling the pieces of the MMC ‘puzzle’ for a successful project.
When it comes to the adoption and integration of MMC (modern methods of construction) methodologies, large scale change management is often overlooked. This is as much applicable when delivering individual projects and programs of work, as on a larger scale... READ MORE
Western Australian building site use of innovative robot construction technology realises vision of the future.
A tanned tradie crouched on a wooden cross-beam, nail gun in hand, is the iconic image of building in Australia. The sun is shining, the blue cattle dog is sleeping in the shade of the ute and the house will... READ MORE
Bryden Wood to establish network of manufactured components for repeatable industrialised building construction.
Based in London with offices already established in Singapore, Barcelona, and Milan, they’re also opening a new office in Boston, MA. Founded in 1995, the firm now specialises in a value-oriented 'kit-of-parts' approach to design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA)(industrialised... READ MORE
Researchers patent unique method for joining mass timber beams and columns
With mass timber’s future in the construction industry assured, any novel or innovative process that can reduce build time and maintain, or improve on its fire-rated certification for tall timber buildings (joining mass timber) is assured of a receptive audience.... READ MORE
UK’s Construction Innovation Hub establishes ‘rules’ how building developments harness offsite construction and manufacturing.
The Construction Innovation Hub is a UK Government-funded joint enterprise of the Building Research Establishment, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB). Its mission is to lead a revolution in UK construction methodologies to... READ MORE
US-based Modular Building Institute’s event affirms industry enthusiasm for modular construction.
Last week’s 2022 iteration of the Modular Building Institute’s (MBI) World of Modular conference and tradeshow attracted over 1,000 in-person and digital attendees from more than 20 countries. Billed as the modular construction industry's largest and longest-running event, it attracted... READ MORE
2022 Timber Offsite Construction event features progressive mass timber building
After several false starts for Kevin Ezard’s Melbourne-based Timber Offsite Construction event due to Covid, it’s finally scheduled to see the light of day on June 21/22. One of the presentations of the event will feature a project-panel discussion of... READ MORE
Renowned Australian architect collaborates with Pedestrian TV founder to launch prefabricated home
When two progressive thinkers collide, the result is invariably interesting and likely to gain significant attention for their prefabricated home. For the last two years, entrepreneur Oscar Martin, founder of Pedestrian TV has been collaborating with multi award-winning architect Peter... READ MORE
Modular builder Elements Europe appointed head contractor for major London development.
Commitment by Elements Europe to modern methods of construction (MMC) were crucial in their successful bid to secure the £100m ($180m AUD) development (modular hotel and office). According to company sources, their advanced offsite manufacturing and construction techniques provided an... READ MORE
US-based Autovol commits to robotics for the future of modular building
At the recent World of Modular trade show in San Antonio, Texas, Rick Murdock, CEO of Autovol, continued, and furthered his company’s commitment to utilising robotics (robots) for the modular building business. According to an analysis by US organisation, Associated... READ MORE
