Prefabrication and Modular Construction: Benefits and Challenges

Summary

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.
The session will examine the benefits of MMC, including accelerated project delivery, greater cost certainty, reduced waste, improved quality control and enhanced safety performance. Speakers will also discuss the role of modular construction in reducing carbon emissions and advancing circular economy principles.This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.

Alongside the opportunities, the webinar will address the practical challenges that continue to shape industry adoption, including design standardisation, supply chain coordination, logistics management, procurement and financing considerations, and regulatory alignment.

Through a range of international case studies, participants will gain valuable insights into successful MMC implementation across different project sectors and regions, as well as the lessons learned from real-world applications.

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.

Corinne Lim, Straits Construction Pte Ltd

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 Singpore / Beijing time zone, but you can easily see the local time for the webinar using World Time Buddy: www.worldtimebuddy.com/.

Contact

Mai Nguyen
Member Services and Events Coordinator, Singapore
[email protected]

Eva Xu
Member Services and Events Coordinator, China
[email protected]

How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.