From sacrificial formwork to sophisticated manufacturing: Clarinda Ho and Norm Roberts are leading OFFSITE’s ambitious mission to close construction’s productivity gap by building more efficiently and redefining housing delivery in Western Australia through modern methods of construction, scaling affordability at industrial speed.

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). The Scheme aims to establish nationally consistent definitions for MMC and create a certification pathway for compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC).

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

A groundbreaking research project is developing an innovative solution that could transform how Australia builds. System 600, a joint initiative between Homes NSW and the Building 4.0 CRC.

What began as a painter's frustration with being "constantly faced with the myriad of issues that come with the last trade on a job site" has evolved into Australia's most sophisticated factory coating operation—and a compelling solution to our construction labour shortage crisis.

Australia's construction industry stands at a crossroads. With a housing crisis demanding 1.2 million new homes and climate targets requiring radical change, the question isn't whether modern methods of construction (MMC) will transform the industry—it's whether architects will lead that transformation or be left behind.

In a Queensland factory, two workers assemble what would traditionally take a team of skilled welders an entire day to build. No sparks fly, no heavy machinery groans—just the methodical click of components slotting into pre-punched tabs. Within three hours, a 12-metre modular chassis emerges, ready for transport.

In a move that could fundamentally reshape Australia's housing landscape, CommBank of Australia has become the first major bank to join prefabAUS while simultaneously launching an industry-leading financing solution for prefabricated homes.

The University of Melbourne's new student accommodation at its historic Dookie Campus demonstrates how prefabricated construction can deliver both architectural excellence and practical efficiency.

Australia stands at the threshold of a construction industry transformation that could deliver $9 billion in annual economic benefits by 2033.

On 22 & 23 October, Victoria’s largest construction and design show, Melbourne Build Expo, is set to be the most exciting construction trade show launch in Australia.

Architecture & Design is proud to announce a strategic partnership with prefabAUS, Australia’s peak body for prefabricated and off-site construction, for the upcoming Sustainability Awards and Summit. 

The Autodesk Challenge Cup is a university-based team challenge for students in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management (AEC) disciplines.

prefabAUS applauds the recent housing strategy announcements by the Australian, New South Wales and Victorian Governments.

Australia’s leading construction and design show is proud to announce its return with an array of groundbreaking initiatives and partnerships aimed at driving positive change across the industry.

Houses built within days instead of a year could supply the housing market fast and stem the worsening housing crisis according to experts.

‘All of a sudden there’s a house’: could prefab be the future of Australian homes?

Eco Cottages applies to Noosa Council to build 34 modular homes to address housing crisis

Motivated by the lack of affordable housing in Cooroy, Queensland, Greg Phipps of Eco Cottages has applied to Noosa Council to build 34 modular houses on a six-acre block contributing to a private social housing endeavour.