Project Modular

17/05/2022

Project Modular ceased manufacturing bathroom pods due to high risk and low margins on offer to win projects caused by competition bidding to unsustainable prices and also unethical behaviour of some building companies that results in driving contractors to the wall.

Project Modular realised that this business could not be sustained in the long term and having excellent cost control systems we could see that our business (under current market conditions) would ultimately end up being forced to close down had we not taken this decision early.

It is interesting to note that some of these other pod builders that were winning jobs at loss making prices are now in liquidation half way through projects which has a massive effect on the builder as well.

This behaviour affects pod builders like PM that still lost out on those same projects who had sensible pricing but unfortunately this aggressive loss leading pricing still exists today because some manufacturers don't understand well enough the cost of doing business and sadly are delaying the inevitable.

I must admit that I don't have any sympathy for these companies going to the wall as a result of winning a job at any cost, and even less sympathy for builders who screw them down to such an extent. These builders pay a big price when a pod company goes bust on their job and I have been in discussion with another one that is on the verge of liquidation as late as yesterday.
If anyone (contractor or builder) would like to discuss with me anything to do with pods then I am available on a consulting basis. I also have the complete electronic cost and quality control systems available on a subscription purchase that have protected our business from administration as well as an excellent tool for QA management electronically and is used in other manufacturing businesses now which has been designed specifically for Modular Building.

Bryce Hawkins
Previous General Manager
Project Modular

[email protected]
Ph. 0433 130 030

21/08/2019

4 off Graco reactor spray machines.
10 k spent on preservation maintenance on machines and hoses and pumps.
10 k each.
Inspect at Molendinar.
Pm for appointment

21/08/2019

Selling the biesse Rover 24 router including dust extraction system.

21/08/2019

4 T forklift.
Recently spent over $4k in maintenance overhaul.
Open to offers
Inspection avail by appointment.

21/08/2019

Vending machine $2400, can be left and stocked on current site in molendinar or relocated.

20/08/2019

We are selling our display pods and there is only a few left.
Let me know if interested, these are being sold well below cost.

29/07/2019

*****SOLD******

We are selling our automatic robot welding and cutting system.
Follow the link for more information.

Buy Used 2010 abb Robot Welding System for sale by Private Seller - Molendinar.

23/07/2019

It is with some sadness that we have decided to close down our business due to the current climate and our forecast at least for the medium term.

Unfortunately the adoption of modular bathrooms in Queensland has been much slower than our southern states and there are a few reasons for this which I won't eleborate in this forum.
As we are geographically disadvantaged to compete in those states, the continuity of work is not available at this time to ensure future success of the business and therefore the responsible thing to do is withdraw from the industry.

I have no doubt that prefab bathrooms will be adopted in Queensland as a mainstream option in the future however this will be completed by others now.

I believe that PM set the benchmark on quality and service to our clients that often was not fully appreciated when we were compared against the price point and product quality of some inferior products offered up from others.

We would like to thank all of our previous clients, suppliers and most importantly our valued staff. We will stand by our obligations with current clients and ensure those projects are closed out appropriately.

We are selling the business assets including our travelling robotic welders and plasma cutter, cnc router and other items.
All offers for purchase are welcome.

28/02/2019

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6506763498738065408

February 28, 2019: McNab posted images on LinkedIn

18/12/2018

Inventory control is very important in any manufacturing process.