The Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic have announced the establishment of an Investor Council to help unlock more private sector capital in key areas like housing and cleaner and cheaper energy. An outcome of an Investor Roundtable on Friday, the council support better coordination of investment in national…
Building-integrated photovoltaics company ClearVue Technologies has entered the net-zero modular housing market through a pilot project with Australian modular housing manufacturer Prefabulous Pty Ltd. Perth based ClearVue is providing a combination of its advanced solar PV glazing and integrated solar cladding panels for use in a Prefabulous ‘FabZero’ Prototype (pictured). If successful, the collaboration will…
Modular relocatable carpark manufacturer PARKD has completed a prefabrication and assembly line for its modular car park systems which allow up to six parking levels to be fabricated offsite. The facility manufactures PARKD slab modules using Fielders Slimdek structural formwork and PARKD’s Metal Deck Support System. PARKD Managing Director Peter McUtchen said: “The establishment of…
Pre-fabricated home manufacturer Modscape plans to double output with a new factory which began construction this week at Essendon Fields in Melbourne. The project includes a purpose built 20,000 square metre manufacturing facility for Modscape which has designed and constructed over 500 projects in residential, health and aged care, education, infrastructure, retail, hospitality, sports and…
Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) has announced it is doubling production capacity of its MASSLAM glue-laminated (GLT) mass-timber column and beam system. The family-owned company’s Heyfield, Victoria plant (pictured, below) is being expanded and new equipment added to boost throughput. MASSLAM is designed and manufactured for assembly on site for domestic and large commercial buildings. ASH…