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We began our Thrive Alliance consortia forums yesterday in Adelaide. Tomorrow, we will have another session with tens of millions of dollars of R&D in place and ready to scale up on the 21st of May in Sydney to begin to meet the staggering shortage of affordable/social housing open to the NSW Govt joining us in our planned showcasing project. "Speed to market "is the market opportunity for advanced modular construction. The Thrive Alliance has over 100,000 major urban reference projects worldwide. Our "Thrive Alliance" Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) in Australia and internationally is made from renewable plantation forest trees. CLT=stored carbon capacity is up to 40,000 inclusive "residential grade" midrise apartments per year, targeting the "Essential Workers" and Baby Boomers. This includes social housing on a scale (including disability workers) across Australia, including Regional Australia, built in up to 75% less time than current custom. A concept below in CLT is a walkable urban village with a sense of community where people can look out for each other, near Railway Stations, Tram stops, Jobs, shopping, Schools, Hospitals, and amenities. https://lnkd.in/gWyWuHD

Great to see Homes NSW and NSW Government investing in the future of homes delivery by partnering with Building 4.0 CRC. We currently have 67000 families on the waiting list for social and affordable accomodation - many of which are at risk women, children. There is an estimated shortage of more than 220k affordable homes TODAY. With construction industry running at full capacity, this shortage is adding to the affordability and availability crisis. Targets are great, but deliver nothing. Active, practical and deliberate support by governments to create a new industry that will support tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs (think flexible, safe and inclusive positions) to deliver housing faster, safer, better and wirh less waste. PT Blink is ready to support this initiativeand deliver more housing NOW!

The NSW TOD initiative continues to expand with today’s announcement of proposed master plans for 4 of the 8 TOD Part 1 precincts: Bella Vista, Kellyville, Macquarie Park, and Hornsby. All four of these precincts had recent master planning efforts in the last few years, and the new #TOD proposals will further densify these places. Rather than getting blanket rule changes as with the 37 Part 2 stations, these precincts have undergone more detailed urban design and infrastructure studies to identify uplift beyond the prior master plans. The proposals include: - Bella Vista & Kellyville: up to 20,700 new homes, many of which are on low density residential within Blacktown LGA west of the Metro line - Macquarie Park (& North Ryde): up to 4,622 new homes in mixed use zone and up to another 5,096 new build-to-rent homes in commercial zone - Hornsby: up to 5,000 new homes by adding even more height and density to the recently completed CBD master plan The NSW Govt will also make changes to the planning process within these precincts: - #Residential projects over $60m will be state significant development (SSD) - Certain State-level height and FSR rules (affordable housing and low and mid rise reforms) will be disabled - Concurrences and referrals will be reduced and streamlined - Design excellence will be handled through a State-level process instead of local PropCode’s free #planning reform lookup is now updated to reflect the outer boundaries of these precincts, although it’s worth noting that many properties in the precincts will have no change to their controls. Check your #property with the link below 👇

Despite ongoing efforts, we still face a significant gap between housing supply and the targets needed to address the crisis. Rising costs and construction challenges are keeping homeownership and rentals out of reach for many, especially in Queensland. This week’s Offsite 2024 event in Sydney emphasized the potential of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to bridge that gap. Queensland is already a leader with its volumetric modular housing program, but we need to scale up fast. By 2030, 50% of government infrastructure projects should incorporate MMC, and 600 modular homes are slated for production by 2024. While these steps are commendable, they aren’t enough. Industry growth, investment in manufacturing, and government-led incentives are critical to moving the needle. We must also learn from history, where prefabricated homes helped meet housing demands post-war, and adapt today’s regulatory frameworks to foster this innovation. MMC holds the key to delivering homes faster, more affordably, and at the scale we desperately need. The time to invest in this approach is now. To my network of home builders and industry leaders, what are your thoughts on MMC as a solution to our housing crisis? Are we ready to adopt these new construction methods at scale? I’d love to hear your insights on how we can push for greater innovation and overcome the current barriers in our industry. #housingcrisis #modernconstruction #innovativebuilding #affordablehousing #modularhomes

The Minister for Skills and Training, Hon Andrew Giles MP, the Minister for Skills and TAFE, Hon Gayle Tierney MP, and HIA Chief Executive Simon Croft, joined us today at our Melbourne facility to announce a significant $50 million investment by the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence.   This Centre—Australia’s first dedicated advanced construction training facility—will shape the future of housing by fostering a skilled workforce, driving innovation, and addressing critical housing challenges through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). prefabAUS, Australia’s peak MMC body, will provide expertise in prefabrication and modular construction techniques, further strengthening the Centre’s collaborative approach.   Minister Giles also spoke with our team about pathways into this evolving field and the vital role of industry collaboration in delivering smarter, faster, and more sustainable housing solutions.   At Modscape, we’re incredibly proud to host such a significant announcement and to champion innovation in modular construction—helping shape a more sustainable future for Australia’s housing sector.   #FutureofConstruction #MMC #ModularConstruction #HousingInnovation #AustralianHousing

The latest Housing Code amendments introduced by the New South Wales government represent a significant change for Sydney's real estate market! Effective from July 1, 2024, the government has proposed new regulations targeting R2 low-density residential areas, allowing more regions to construct duplexes and semi-detached dwellings. This policy aims to alleviate housing supply shortages and presents a rare opportunity for investors and families to enhance their wealth. HRK plus will offer free consultations this Thursday and Friday to explain how to capitalize on this policy for real estate investment. Our registered architects will personally address your questions. Address: Suite 1703, 799 B Pacific Highway, Chatswood 2067 NSW Phone: +61 0450 557 777 Email: info@hrkplus.com.au It's worth noting that the new Housing Code currently does not specify detailed requirements such as lot size, frontage, or floor space ratio. If you are considering real estate investment, now is the perfect time! Enhance land value by constructing dual occupancy or semi-detached dwellings.

"When we asked respondents about the barriers they faced in using MMC, predictably, supplier vulnerability was noted as the most significant to scaling up MMC delivery, with housing associations worried that a manufacturer could go into administration while the homes are being built or before they’ve been installed, for example." "Looking forward five years to 2028, survey respondents have planned over 30,000 MMC homes. However, based on current delivery rates, we found that this number could be closer to between 66,000 and 107,000, and ultimately, where we fall within that range will depend on market conditions and government support." #construction #housing In Housing Today, director at Building Better, Trina Chakravarti, discusses how the National Housing Federation and Building Better have surveyed housing associations, the purpose of the data-gathering, the key results and the use of modern construction methods for new homes. https://lnkd.in/eVTcpN7A

Having a secure roof over one’s head is a basic human need. Yet delivering the optimum number of homes is often a challenge for the construction industry. Radical change is required. England has seen an acute housing shortage, amounting to a full-blown crisis. With the government pledging to build 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s, innovation is crucial. Modern methods of construction (MMC), particularly modular building techniques, offer a solution. Built in factories, modular homes are delivered and installed onsite in a near-complete state, ensuring high quality and faster delivery. Is modular construction the key to addressing our housing needs? Join the conversation and explore how this innovative approach can transform the industry. #modDsys #ModularConstruction #HousingCrisis #InnovativeBuilding #SustainableHousing #MMC #FutureOfConstruction

Originally planned to take effect on 1 October 2023, The Victorian Government had declared an extended transitional period for the implementation of the NCC 2022's new living housing requirements. These requirements will now be active as of 1 May 2024. The new living housing requirements will aim to help increase the stock of Australian housing that is adaptable and better able to meet the needs of older people and people with mobility limitations. The livable housing design requirements apply to all new Class 1a and Class 2 buildings. If you are extending or renovating an existing home, you’ll need to follow your state/territory requirements for whether or not the works need to comply with the new NCC. https://lnkd.in/gk6vXe2B

There are a multitude of challenges impacting Australia’s housing crisis. Demographic shifts, skills shortages, and competing infrastructure demands are collectively impeding our ability to increase housing stock. Shifting to a manufacturing-style approach would address several systemic issues simultaneously. #mmc #dfma #modularconstruction #modularbuilding #housing #building #construction #prefabrication #prefab #prefabricated #offsite #offsiteconstruction #offsitemanufacturing #mmc #modernmethodsofconstruction #affordablehousing https://lnkd.in/gDxcfdqd