prefabAUS is the peak body for Australia’s off-site construction industry and acts as the hub for building prefabrication technology and design.
prefabAUS is passionate about the role of prefabrication in transforming our built environment, such as decreasing construction time frames and construction waste while increasing quality, productivity and affordability.
Foundation Partners
James Hardie is a leader in the building products industry, leveraging its global scale to deliver exceptional service. Built on foundation of “Zero Harm” they create a positive impact in communities and build a better future for all.
BlueScope is a provider of innovative steel materials, products, systems and technologies, headquartered in Australia with operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.
Dulux Industrial Coatings’ qualified and experienced technical consultants provide tailor-made solutions for the protection of assets across Australia and New Zealand.
Foundation Technologies Australia is regarded as the leader in all aspects of helical screw pile supply and installation. With a commitment to product, technical aspects, installation methodology and to its customers, they find the most compliant yet cost effective solutions for their foundation needs.
Featured Member
Industry News
prefabAUS's systematic advocacy has transformed Modern Methods of Construction from an industry outlier to a central pillar of national housing strategy in just 24 months
The NSW Government has opened the state’s first modular housing showcase, marking a pivotal moment in Australia’s adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and the official launch of the groundbreaking System 600 project.
Student team from Deakin University Geelong delivers on transitional living models using smart building techniques, taking home first prize in the Autodesk Challenge Cup
Upcoming Events
2025
October
15 October: PrefabAUS Perth Sundowner at Lil’s Rooftop & Bar.
Learn more and register here.
22-23 October: Melbourne Build at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Visit prefabAUS at Stand K32 and join us from 4:30pm on Wednesday afternoon in the Networking Hub to learn about all things prefabricated building. Register for your free tickets to attend via this link.
23 October: Prefab and Victorian Domestic Building Contracts at The Wharf Hotel.
Following the conclusion of Day Two at the Melbourne Build Expo, join prefabAUS for an evening of discussion about the Victorian Government's MMC and finance related amendments to the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 - and the finalisation of the prefabAUS homebuyers contract.
Panelists
Aaron Hemsley, Director Building Policy and Intergovernmental in the Department of Transport and Planning, Victorian Government
Richard Brice, Manager Building System Reform in the Department of Transport and Planning, Victorian Government
Phillip Greenham LLB, BSc, Construction Lawyer, JBM Advisory
Damien Crough, Executive Chair, prefabAUS (host).
November
19 November: Sustainability Awards and Summit presented by A&D, Sydney sustainablebuildingawards.com.au
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a team challenge designed to discover the next generation of young built environment design professionals that will help to propel the industry into an innovative future.
Each year select Universities are invited to participate in “The Challenge Cup.” With aspiring students from each University representing the Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management and other AEC design streams to form collaborative and cross-disciplinary teams of between 4 to 6 students.