Prefabrication and Modular Construction: Benefits and Challenges

Summary

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.
Australia is facing a significant housing shortage, while traditional construction methods continue to face challenges in delivering projects quickly, efficiently and at scale. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), including prefabrication and modular construction, are increasingly recognised as a practical solution.

Drawing on over a decade of experience delivering factory-built housing in Australia, this webinar will explore the opportunities and challenges of off-site construction. The session will examine its potential to improve productivity, quality, cost certainty and sustainability, while also addressing the regulatory, commercial and logistical barriers to wider adoption. It will conclude with practical insights into how industry and government can work together to accelerate the use of MMC and support the future of housing delivery in Australia.

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Speaker

Waco Tao, the Founder and CEO, PowerHouse Homes and the Executive

With over 30 years of experience in property development and supply chain management, Waco has become a leading advocate for industrialised construction as a solution to Australia’s housing affordability and supply challenges. Under his leadership, PowerHouse Homes has pioneered the use of precision‑engineered, steel‑framed prefab homes that deliver speed, quality, and sustainability. Waco holds a Master’s degree in Supply Chain and Business Administration from Monash University.

Online Platform

The webinar will be held using MS Teams. Before the session, you will receive an email from Eventbrite containing a link to complete your registration on Teams. After registering with Teams, you will receive the link for joining the webinar.

CIOB Assist

The webinar is free for CIOB members to attend, but if you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist you can do this during the registration process.

Time Zones

The webinar is being advertised in the GMT/BST time zone, but you can easily see the local time for the webinar using World Time Buddy: www.worldtimebuddy.com/.

Contact

Eva Xu
Member Services and Events Coordinator, China
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Mai Nguyen
Member Services and Events Coordinator, Singapore
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