Absolutely Prefab
Has the time come for Modular Construction?
CPD Webinar – 2.5 formal CPD points
Wed 9 December 2020
5:00pm - 7:30 pm
Ironically, COVID 19 has brought upon an opportunity for meaningful change in the construction industry. Social distancing, safe working plans and limiting workers on site, (estimates are 60% of workers can safely return) will slow productivity (expected to be 30%- 40% lower) and overall efficiencies, resulting in projects taking longer to complete.
The challenge, for the industry, lies in adjusting to these new circumstances, while simultaneously maintaining the design and delivery of quality buildings in an efficient, sustainable and cost effective way. Could one of the solutions lie in a shift in building activity away from traditional onsite projects to offsite manufacturing style production characterised by modular/prefab construction?
While not a new concept, modular construction is attracting a new wave of interest on the back of these profound societal changes. Underpinned by significant technological, economic and social advantages, modular building has the potential to play an important role in a post Covid construction recovery.
This webinar, to be led by John Lucchetti (Stantec), Damien Crough (prefabAUS) and Chris Exner (Rothelowman Architects) will look at the potential benefits, explore the challenges and draw on each presenter’s collective experience designing and building with Prefab.
Attendees will learn:
Modular building services opportunities
Local Case Study Projects (Rothelowman) Tip Top Apartments & Latrobe Tower
Minimising waste and maximise efficiencies on modular projects through modern manufacturing technologies
Modular design workflows
ESD opportunities around modular construction
Enhancing construction and buildings through collaboration and technology implementation
Where potential opportunities lie for successful prefab buildings
Cost to attend is $85 per person plus GST. Save 20% when you book for a group of 4 or more. Purchase includes course notes, MP4 recording of the session and CPD certificate.
This webinar is included for prefabAUS Members with a Digital Subscription. If you haven’t received an email with your unique URL, please contact us.
Our Expert Presenters
John Lucchetti
John is Stantec’s commercial sector leader for Australia and a Principal of the business. John has been involved in numerous modular projects in a variety of sectors including health, cold climate, hotels, student accommodation, residential, bathroom pods and secure/correctional.
Chris Exner
Chris has more than twenty years’ experience as an architect and is a Principal of Rothelowman. Since joining Rothelowman in 2005, Chris continues to play a crucial role in the successful execution of a diverse range of multi-residential and commercial office projects. Chris has worked directly with Hickory Builders on several modular projects, namely 323 Latrobe Street, Melbourne and early planning phases of Tip Top Apartments in Brunswick.
Damien Crough
Damien is the Founding Director and Board Chair of prefabAUS and Managing Director at Advanced Offsite. After being a key participant in the initial development of the Unitised Building technology and delivering multiple large scale projects, Damien is using his knowledge and experience gained over the last 10 years to assist owners, builders and offsite manufacturers to develop their knowledge and capability in the rapidly growing, and now global, offsite construction industry.
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