prefabAUS Industry Snapshot : Issue 12
Webinar: Fleetwood's journey | 11 August 2021
Webinar: Fleetwood's journey | 11 August 2021
From their humble beginnings to present-day national operation, join presenter Mike Colling, Executive General Manager at Fleetwood, as he discusses the Fleetwood journey and their vision for the modular industry’s future in Australia.
prefabAUS Technology Services and Networking Event | 19 August 2021
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In this three-part presentation we will hear from Bernie Edmonds, National Product Manager at C.R.Kennedy; Tim Newman, General Manager at TBS Australia and Simon Waldren, Operations Director from EVO MEP. Afterwards, join us for refreshments whilst networking with industry peers
prefabAUS 2021 Conference | 7 - 8 September
STAY CONNECTED
In the current climate we face and given the year we’ve had, it is important now more than ever that we connect and keep striving for developments in the establishment and recognition of prefabrication as the most sustainable solution to build our future. Join the conversation in person or online.
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Multibillionaire Elon Musk lives in a tiny home that costs less than a Tesla
Elon Musk may be one of the richest people on the planet but he seems to live as a tenant in the humble quarters of a tiny home worth $US50,000 – less than some Tesla models. The multibillionaire – who is worth about $US163 billion according to Forbes – revealed he actually lives in the foldable, pre-fab home after selling off most of his real estate assets, according to media reports. Read more.
Double trouble: the rise and rise of digital twins
Digital twin technology, real world clones that are utilised to monitor the status of its physical counterpart and predict its evolution, is beginning to rear its head in the built environment sector. Unlike a 3D model, digital twins are linked to a live stream of data, allowing the twin to evolve like its real world twin would. It gives creators the ability to test future performance and its possible risks, as well as creating opportunities to improve efficiency, mitigate environmental impact and reduce costs. A study conducted by Markets and Markets suggests the digital twin market, valued at $3.1 billion in 2020, will rise to approximately $48.2 billion by 2026. Read more.
Ryan Stokes faces $2b test at Boral
Seven’s $8.5b takeover of the building materials group is due to wrap up on Thursday. Don’t be surprised if there are big moves on the board by the weekend. There are two intriguing questions hanging over building and construction materials group Boral as Seven Group Holdings this week completes an $8.5 billion takeover bid that is likely to snare control of 45 per cent of the target company. Will Ryan Stokes show the Boral board the tough and uncompromising side of his personality that he inherited from his dad, Kerry? Read more.
More pain for home owners, builders as timber prices climb higher
Houses will cost more to build and construction is set to take longer, industry and financial experts have again warned, as the price of timber in Australia continues to rise. Builders and timber processors warn rising wood prices have not ended despite a cooling international market, with costs unlikely to settle until at least September. Read more.
Construction sector set to lose billions in ‘catastrophic’ shutdown
Major developers and peak building industry bodies have slammed the NSW government’s decision to put the brakes on construction work, labelling it an over-reach that will cost the economy billions of dollars and lead to substantial job losses. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Saturday that construction would be paused for two weeks, in a move to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read more.