Smart Building Industry Awards: Celebrating innovation in Australia’s prefabricated and modular construction industry.
Industry leaders, construction professionals, and guests gathered at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park on August 28 to celebrate Australia’s inaugural Smart Building Industry Awards. The event highlighted excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices within Australia’s prefabricated and modular construction industry.
With over 40 nominations across nine categories, the strong representation in the commercial sectors reaffirmed the significant role modular construction plays in these areas. At the same time, the residential sector was recognised as a key area for future growth.
PrefabAUS and the judging panel extend their congratulations to the winners and acknowledge the high calibre of all submissions.
Excellence in Prefabricated Building – Education
Recognising achievements in educational facilities, including childcare centres, schools, and tertiary institutions.
Winner: Geelong Lutheran College, Armstrong Creek – ‘Ngarrwa’ Two-Storey Year 11/12 Hub by Modular by SHAPE
Excellence in Prefabricated Building – Healthcare
Highlighting innovation in healthcare facilities such as clinics, hospitals, and allied health centres.
Winner: Barwon Therapeutic Community Rehabilitation Facility by Modscape
Excellence in Prefabricated Building – Infrastructure
Acknowledging outstanding projects in airports, bridges, sporting facilities, and more.
Winner: Sydney International Speedway by Fleetwood Australia
Excellence in Prefabricated Building – Hospitality
Focusing on the design and construction of hotels, restaurants, and tourism facilities.
Winner: Osborn House by Wild Modular
Excellence in Residential Prefabricated Building (Social/Affordable and Resilient/Emergency Housing)
Recognising efforts in creating social, affordable, and emergency housing solutions.
Winner: Emergency Pods – Flood Relief by Wild Modular
Excellence in Residential Prefabricated Building Over $750K
Celebrating premium residential homes that are at least 90% prefabricated.
Winner: Bronte Beach by Modscape
Excellence in Residential Prefabricated Building Under $750K
Acknowledging excellence in residential homes with a focus on affordability and prefabrication.
Winner: Clovelly by Wild Modular
Best Use of Materials in Prefabricated Building (Timber, Concrete, Steel)
Recognising innovative material use in prefabricated construction.
Winner: Bamaga Junior Campus by Fleetwood Australia
Best Adoption of Prefabrication Techniques in Construction (Pods, Prefab Service Skids, Connection Systems)
Highlighting the best integration of prefabricated techniques in construction.
Winner: ‘Nine by Mirvac’ by SYNC
Smart Building Industry Awards 2024 judges
PrefabAUS foundation partners BlueScope and Foundation Technologies Australia played a crucial role in supporting this significant industry initiative.
See: https://www.prefabaus.org.au/smart-building-industry-awards
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