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Addressing Construction’s Major Pain Points
Technology
Thursday February 9 2023

Addressing Construction’s Major Pain Points

There are multiple pain points that are repeating themes in the construction industry: cost of materials, cost of labour, defects, time pressures and achieving quality.

How Australia’s Prefab Industry Delivered the World’s First Modular Chancery
Public
Monday September 13 2021

How Australia’s Prefab Industry Delivered the World’s First Modular Chancery

“This highly successful outcome serving Australia and Australia’s interest is a strong sign that the Australian prefabrication industry is truly merging to mainstream.”

Site Planning is Critical for Mass Timber Project Success
Prefabrication
Monday January 18 2021

Site Planning is Critical for Mass Timber Project Success

Effective planning of sites is critical for delivery of mass-timber building projects, a leader in multi-storey timber construction says.

Australia’s 12 Hottest Construction Technologies Unveiled
Technology
Tuesday June 9 2020

Australia’s 12 Hottest Construction Technologies Unveiled

Prefabrication, BIM/CAD, digital project management tools and integrated construction management tools have emerged as the leading forms of technology which builders say will be most influential...

Australia Must Embrace Innovative Construction Systems
Prefabrication
Wednesday April 1 2020

Australia Must Embrace Innovative Construction Systems

Throughout much of the world and in Australia, the push toward a low carbon economy is growing.

Australia’s Construction Sector Must Change
Technology
Thursday January 23 2020

Australia’s Construction Sector Must Change

Both around the world and in Australia, construction project delivery must change if needs associated with building and infrastructure are to be met, a leader in...

Is the Comparison Between Houses and Cars Still Meaningful?
Prefabrication
Monday January 13 2020

Is the Comparison Between Houses and Cars Still Meaningful?

Off-site construction (OSC) is an innovative technique associated with the manufacturing industry.

Future of the Construction industry: Prefabrication and 3D printing
Business
Thursday December 19 2019

Future of the Construction industry: Prefabrication and 3D printing

3D printing, prefabrication and modularisation are not new concepts, but are gaining traction as being more practically viable to be applied in a larger scale in...

What Can Australia Learn from Sweden about Prefabrication?
Prefabrication
Wednesday March 14 2018

What Can Australia Learn from Sweden about Prefabrication?

There is nothing outwardly special about the Hammer Band apartment complex in the southern Stockholm (Sweden) suburb of Bandhegan.