Tag: housing
WA gov’t commits $49M to boost local housing manufacturing capacity
The Western Australian government says it will provide $49 million through its Housing Innovation Fund to support 15 local housing manufacturing projects aimed at increasing housing supply and expanding the use of prefabrication and other modern construction methods across the state.
Australian-made materials key to housing output, HIA says
Australia’s manufacturing sector and its role in housing supply have been highlighted by the Housing Industry Association, with Chief Executive Industry & Policy Simon Croft pointing to local production as a critical driver of the nation’s home building pipeline.
Manufacturing investment targets housing supply boost in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government says a $48 million investment in advanced manufacturing facilities will support faster housing delivery and improve productivity in the construction sector.
WA launches grants to accelerate modular manufacturing, housing supply
The Western Australian Government has announced a $50 million Housing Innovation Fund aimed at expanding the State’s housing supply through increased adoption of modern construction technologies and strengthened local manufacturing capability.
Swinburne researchers develop 3D printing system using earth to tackle housing crisis
Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology are developing a 3D printing technology that uses earth, plant fibres and other natural materials to help address Australia’s housing shortage.
Expressions of interest open for WA’s new housing-focused manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Western Australia, aimed at accelerating the delivery of housing and major infrastructure projects across the State.
Manufacturing skills at the centre of new housing construction training initiative
Manufacturing and construction skills are at the core of a new training initiative launched at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Heidelberg campus, where students have begun participating in the Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence.
Robot ‘Charlotte’ developed for housing, lunar applications to be unveiled in Sydney
Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology will present a new robot designed for both lunar exploration and sustainable housing construction on Earth at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney.
National forum makes the case for hemp in affordable housing push
Amid rising housing costs and mounting pressure on traditional building supply chains, the Australian Hemp Council will host the Hemp-Connect Forum 2025 to explore the potential of industrial hemp in sustainable construction.
Australian gov’t invests $54m in advanced manufacturing for housing
The Australian Government is ramping up efforts to address the country’s housing crisis, with a major investment in housing supply and affordability.
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