International News
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McKinsey: UK is a growth market for modular
There are signs that modular construction is finally due to disrupt markets across the world with the UK one of the principal markets for growth.
That's according to a new report from global management consultant McKinsey & Co...
18th August 2019
Autodesk invests in modular construction start-up Factory_OS
Software corporation Autodesk is partnering with Factory_OS, a modular construction startup in San Francisco, California.
With this investment, Autodesk is supporting the build out of Factory_OS’ Factory Floor Learning Center, a...
13th August 2019
Prefab housing company Katerra hires oilfield tech boss as COO
Silicon Valley-based prefab housing company Katerra has appointed the former boss of oilfield technology giant Schlumberger as its chief operating officer, a new post.
Paal Kibsgaard, previously chairman and chief executive of...
12th August 2019
450 unit modular residential complex planned for Prague
Dutch designer Benthem Crouwel Architects and Czech architect RA15 have been unanimously selected for a residential project in Prague, which will feature a large publicly accessible park.
Some 160 candidates registered for the...
8th August 2019
Modular building could halve project time in construction industry
Modular construction could transform the construction market, offering possible savings of up to 20% while significantly reducing the construction time by up to 50%. The process would involve part of the building process being shifted to...
6th August 2019
