For more than 12 years, prefabAUS has proudly served as Australia’s peak body for prefabricated and offsite construction. We advocate and collaborate to advance innovation and sustainability in Australian construction.
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.
EPIC BUILDS
EPIC Builds is a high-energy docuseries that follows the boldest prefab and modular construction projects across Australia—from remote island homes to entire schools. Hosted by Adam Spencer, each episode reveals how cutting-edge design, precision engineering, and off-site construction are reshaping the way we build—faster, smarter, and more sustainably. Brought to you by prefabAUS.
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Industry News
When PhD student Lily Liu set out to deepen her understanding of modular construction, a government-backed internship program opened the door to real-world experience that no lecture theatre could replicate.
An ARC-funded study at RMIT is looking beyond the factory floor to ask a question the industry rarely does: what is it actually like to live in an offsite-built apartment?
As Australia’s largest locally owned and operated modular building company, Fleetwood was pleased to participate in the Australian Building Codes Board’s consultation process for the proposed National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction (the Scheme).
Entries are now officially open for the 2026 Sustainability Awards, Australia’s leading program recognising excellence in sustainable architecture, design and construction.
John Davis — the entrepreneur behind CadSteel and prefabAUS member Modfloor — has launched STEELFAST, a new venture bringing purpose-built rollforming machinery and integrated design services to the modular construction industry.
prefabAUS member ModnPods has reached a significant milestone, unveiling its first two-storey modular accommodation at Ashmore Palms Holiday Village — one of the Gold Coast's most popular family resorts.
Rasmus Nørgaard's journey from managing billions to reimagining how we build and live offers a blueprint for industry professionals seeking to drive meaningful change.
A South Australian startup is building one of the world’s most advanced prefabricated panel manufacturing facilities — and its founder says the housing crisis demands nothing less.
prefabAUS member JMB Modular Buildings has completed construction of its new Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC1) in Shepparton, marking a significant step forward in purpose-built modular manufacturing capability in regional Victoria.
In a market where imported SIPS panels arrive one at a time and builders remain deeply sceptical, an emerging Melbourne manufacturer is assembling complete wall sections in-factory and erecting entire homes in 48 hours — then daring the industry to look away.
Upcoming Events
The Smart Building Industry Awards (SBIA) showcase and celebrate the excellence, innovation and sustainable practices of Australia’s prefabricated building industry.
Autodesk Challenge Cup
The Autodesk 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 Autodesk 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.