The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a suite of consultation documents outlining a proposed National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Prefabricated Construction, providing the clearest picture yet of how a nationally consistent certification framework could operate. Released for public consultation are a discussion paper, draft Scheme Rules and a draft... READ MORE

Recent reports highlighting the international expansion of Chinese modular manufacturers such as CIMC have inevitably prompted questions about Australia's place in an increasingly global volumetric construction market. (main image: The 17-storey ibis Styles East Perth hotel comprises 171 steel volumetric modules delivering 252 guest rooms, with CIMC providing module supply, transportation and project... READ MORE

As modular construction continues to mature in Australia, Singleton-based Marathon believes the next phase of industry growth will be shaped by design-led thinking, alongside advanced manufacturing capability. (main image: Architectural render of Marathon's proposed Siena Christian College development, highlighting the building's distinctive façade and integrated modular design approach.) James Kim, Senior Design Associate,... READ MORE

Australia’s first Certificate III in Prefabrication Installation has been launched at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, providing a new training pathway for workers entering the modern methods of construction sector. The initial pilot intake will be delivered through the Centre’s Heidelberg West campus using a combination of online learning,... READ MORE

University collaboration with Octave Intelligence aims to equip graduates with the digital construction skills increasingly underpinning offsite manufacturing and modern methods of construction. Building Information Modelling (BIM) continues to play an increasingly important role in modern methods of construction, with a new partnership between Curtin University and Octave Intelligence set to give students... READ MORE

An online industry briefing held on 8 July has provided the clearest insight yet into how the NSW Government intends to expand modular manufacturing and modern methods of construction (MMC) across New South Wales, confirming it is seeking established manufacturers capable of delivering long-term production capacity rather than project-based suppliers. The briefing, hosted... READ MORE

Part two of a two-part interview with Canberra-based Michael Drage, founder of Uncommon Living. Michael Drage, founder of Uncommon Living. While Michael Drage's journey into housing began with a focus on building performance, his latest venture is concerned with something much broader. (main image: Architectural render of a proposed medium-density housing development by... READ MORE

Victorian modular home builder EcoLiv Buildings Pty Ltd has entered liquidation, leaving at least seven modular homes unfinished and creditors owed more than $1.6 million. The Bass Coast-based company was placed into liquidation following a general meeting of members on 22 June, with Andrew Schwarz and Benjamin Conrad of AS Advisory appointed as... READ MORE

TLC Modular has commenced deliveries for the Bayview Hotel in Karratha, with the first shipment of volumetric modules arriving from the company's manufacturing facilities in Vietnam ahead of a planned September 2026 opening. The project comprises 325 factory-built modules configured as two, three and four-bedroom accommodation units, providing capacity for approximately 1,200 rooms.... READ MORE

Originally established as a building products distribution, sourcing and procurement business, Western Australia-based ASX-listed Baumart Holdings (ASX: BMH) has steadily diversified its operations since listing in 2015. Its latest expansion into modular housing through the BuildMart Modular business reflects a strategy of using existing supply chain capabilities to participate further up the construction... READ MORE