prefabAUS is the peak body for Australia’s off-site construction industry and acts as the hub for building prefabrication technology and design.

prefabAUS is passionate about the role of prefabrication in transforming our built environment, such as decreasing construction time frames and construction waste while increasing quality, productivity and affordability.

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Rethinking Prefabrication: How System 600 is Pioneering a New Kit-of-Parts Approach to Australia's Housing Crisis
Rethinking Prefabrication: How System 600 is Pioneering a New Kit-of-Parts Approach to Australia's Housing Crisis

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.

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QC Architectural: Eliminating Onsite Labour Through Factory Innovation
QC Architectural: Eliminating Onsite Labour Through Factory Innovation

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.

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Why Architects Must Embrace the Prefab Revolution
Why Architects Must Embrace the Prefab Revolution

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.

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Upcoming Events

August

6 August: Foundations and Frontiers, Brisbane

Foundations and Frontiers | Australia's Open Construction Industry Forum | FF25

28 August: Smart Building Industry Awards presented by prefabAUS, as part of Offsite25. RACV Royal Pines Gold Coast. Note ticket to the Smart Building Industry Awards Dinner is included with Offsite25 two-day registration. Tickets (and tables) can also be purchased separately)

28-29 August: Offsite 2025 presented by prefabAUS, RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast. See more here

October

22-23 October: Melbourne Build

November

19 November: Sustainability Awards and Summit presented by A&D, Sydney sustainablebuildingawards.com.au

Foundation Partners

BlueScope is a provider of innovative steel materials, products, systems and technologies, headquartered in Australia with operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.

BlueScope is a provider of innovative steel materials, products, systems and technologies, headquartered in Australia with operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.

Foundation Technologies Australia is regarded as the leader in all aspects of helical screw pile supply and installation. With a commitment to product, technical aspects, installation methodology and to its customers, they find the most compliant yet cost effective solutions for their foundation needs.

James Hardie is a leader in the building products industry, leveraging its global scale to deliver exceptional service. Built on foundation of “Zero Harm” they create a positive impact in communities and build a better future for all.

Dulux Protective Coatings’ qualified and experienced technical consultants provide tailor-made solutions for the protection of assets across Australia and New Zealand.

Challenge Cup

The Challenge Cup is a team challenge designed to discover the next generation of young built environment design professionals that will help to propel the industry into an innovative future.

Each year select Universities are invited to participate in “The Challenge Cup.” With aspiring students from each University representing the Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management and other AEC design streams to form collaborative and cross-disciplinary teams of between 4 to 6 students.