Applications are now open for two NSW Government grant programs worth almost $4 million, supporting modern methods of construction, prefabrication and housing innovation across the state. The NSW Government has opened applications for two grant programs aimed at accelerating the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC), with almost $4 million available to... READ MORE

The Expression of Interest (EOI) marks the next phase of the Minns Government's modern methods of construction (MMC) strategy and follows the recent launch of almost $4 million in grant funding aimed at supporting housing innovation and manufacturers. The new Modern Methods of Construction Industry Expansion Program is seeking proposals from established domestic... READ MORE

National Precast Concrete Association of Australia Clean curves, refined finishes and seamless detailing can create the impression that a building's defining elements came together effortlessly. In reality, achieving that level of precision often requires significant planning, coordination and manufacturing expertise long before construction begins. (main image: Evolution Precast manufactures large-scale arched precast façade... READ MORE

German company NiTO Holzstein is promoting an alternative approach to low-rise timber construction with a solid timber building system that replaces conventional framing with interlocking wooden "bricks" assembled without glue or mortar. (main image: NiTO Holzstein's interlocking solid timber wall system under construction in Germany. The glue-free modular components are assembled using precision-machined... READ MORE

Part 1 of a two-part series examining the delivery model behind Freecity's Herring Road student accommodation project. As modules begin arriving for Freecity's 528-bed Herring Road purpose-built student accommodation development in Sydney's Macquarie Park, the project is providing the first major demonstration of the delivery model developed by Freecity and its wholly owned... READ MORE

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has taken a strategic stake in Melbourne-based modular building company Spacecube, backing the company's ability to rapidly deploy temporary accommodation and community infrastructure following natural disasters while supporting the continued development of its modular building platform. (main pic: Spacecube’s two bedroom modular Rapid Deployment Accommodation built in two days.)... READ MORE

Australia's housing shortage has sharpened the focus on expanding modular manufacturing capacity. While much of the discussion has centred on building more factories locally, Terry Gordon believes there is room for another approach. (main image: Concept render of a repeatable townhouse development illustrating the type of medium-density housing Modular Construction Masters plans to... READ MORE

Australia's housing debate has largely centred on planning reform, financing models and construction productivity. Veteran developer Barrie Harrop believes the discussion is still missing the bigger picture. Speaking with Built Offsite following the signing of a partnership between Thrive Inspiration, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) Modular and Western Sydney University, Harrop argues... READ MORE

The New South Wales Government has formally positioned Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as part of its broader housing and infrastructure agenda, with today's 2026–27 State Budget reinforcing support for factory-based construction and outlining plans for further regulatory reform. While the government's plans for an MMC Innovation Facility were announced last week, the... READ MORE

The New South Wales Government is seeking private sector partners to establish a Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Innovation Facility, linking modular manufacturing with its Pattern Book housing program in a bid to accelerate housing delivery across the state.  (main image: NSW Housing Pattern Book design Semis 02 by Sibling Architecture: “The simple... READ MORE