The UK Government's strategy for modern construction methods (MMC) is under scrutiny, and calls for a comprehensive review and strategic overhaul are intensifying amidst industry challenges.
In the wake of setbacks faced by UK modular construction industry with closures such as Ilke Homes, House by Urban Splash, and the closure of Legal & General’s modular housing factory last year, there's a push for the government to... READ MORE
The failed UK modular housing company Modulous has entered voluntary liquidation, almost two months following the dismissal of its staff. Modulous was founded in 2018 by a team of construction, technology, and manufacturing specialists to create an asset-light model for... READ MORE
AI and 3D printing were blended for housing development in Portugal by Litehaus.
Litehaus, a property development company, is set to construct a 3D-printed house in Torres Vedras, Portugal, a move that aligns with its ambitious goal to build 100 residences annually across the country. Situated in Portela da Villa, 30 minutes from... READ MORE
From cars to modular construction: CLOS revitalises Geelong's iconic Ford factory with an Open Day.
When: Friday 9th February. 3.00pm – 5.00pm Where: 17-19 / 455 Melbourne Road, Norlane Book HERE The opening of Cross Laminated Offsite Solutions (CLOS) at the former Ford factory in Geelong marks a quiet yet significant shift in the landscape... READ MORE
Modular Wall Systems achieves $15 Million turnover amidst expansion.
It’s a story that underscores the opportunities that can arise from innovative thinking in the face of regulatory challenges, and how strategic support from government initiatives, like the Australian Government’s Entrepreneurs’ Programme, can facilitate significant business growth and expansion, as... READ MORE
Interlocking ‘lego’ modular building blocks by Renco: builders not required.
Emerging from the realms of playrooms to the pragmatic world of construction sites, a company with roots in both Turkey and the United States has developed a unique interlocking 'real-life Lego kit' for modular buildings. (main pic: Renco’s modular building... READ MORE
Modular housing highlighted as a strategy to addressing Australia's housing supply gap.
The major bank’s chief executive has expressed concerns about the iconic "great Australian dream" of home ownership becoming increasingly unattainable. Ross McEwan, CEO of NAB, highlighted the significant challenges Australia faces in the coming year, with resolving the housing crisis... READ MORE
Shipping container buildings present a chic aesthetic, but their environmental impact is often less than ideal.
Millions of shipping containers sit unused at ports globally, leading to the assumption that repurposing them for building construction could be an obvious environmental benefit. However, the truth about constructing with shipping containers is complex, and it often fails to... READ MORE
Dispute over cost comparisons presented to UK parliamentary inquiry between MMC and traditional construction.
MMC providers have countered what they perceive as 'unfair representation' in the UK parliamentary inquiry into modern methods of construction (MMC). Leaders from Make UK Modular, a trade body, and TopHat, a modular housing firm, have submitted letters to the... READ MORE
KOPE secures seed funding for their online ‘offsite’ construction kit-of-parts platform.
KOPE, a UK-based software company specialising in developing an online offsite construction kit-of-parts platform, has recently secured £5.5 million (AUD $10.6 million) in seed funding. This investment, led by Socii Capital, includes contributions from industry stakeholders such as Autodesk, Saint-Gobain,... READ MORE
