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The Building Talks Podcast
A fortnightly podcast where we meet and talk to professionals in the Construction, Property Development, Engineering, Architecture and Consulting sectors across Australia's Built Environment. During our building talks, we discuss topics and issues faced across the industry and specialist sectors within it, discuss the careers and experiences of guests, whilst getting to know the people behind the projects, and the construction and development projects they have been a part of.
Our guests span the built environment - so includes leaders from architects, engineers, builders, consulting Project Managers or Quantity surveyors, industry researchers, HR and business experts - all people 'in the know' who work within the build environment and have some insights and deep understanding of the industry.
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Talking with Mathew Aitchison about Australia's Housing Crisis all things Modular Construction, Industrialised building and MMC
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Hey, Legends! We're pumped to bring you this week's episode of The Building Talks Podcast! We had a cracker of a chat with Professor Mathew Aitchison, the CEO of Building 4.0 CRC. With Australia facing a housing crisis and cost-of-living pressures, modular construction and offsite prefabrication are being talked up as potential solutions. We dive into the big issues in construction and property, breaking down the challenges, innovative solutions, and who's going to make it all happen. Mathew, also an architecture professor at Monash University, shares his wealth of knowledge on industrialised buildings and MMC (Modern Methods of Construction), explaining why these methods haven’t taken off yet and the massive benefits they will bring, once the industry matures.
We also touch on his research in to the industry and take some learning from the research he's overseen and noted within the industry. If you're curious about Industrialised Building, how modular and offsite construction could help ease the housing shortage, this episode is for you. Mathew's insights and clear explanations make this a must-listen for anyone in the industry. Tune in and get ready for some top-notch insights!
Key Takeaways:
- Bridging the gap between industry and research is key to solving industry issues.
- Long-term investment is needed due to the cyclical interest in industrialised buildings.
- Collaboration and innovation are essential to address the housing crisis.
- Industrialised buildings and MMC aim to enhance quality, cost, speed, efficiency, and waste reduction.
- Shifting the mindset to focus on the objectives of industrialisation is crucial.
- The modular construction industry must be ready to deliver the needed housing volume.
- Financing and reputation are major challenges for modular construction growth.
- Long-term planning, removing barriers, and investing in company capabilities are vital for success.
- Certain building types are better suited for modular construction, with standardised components boosting efficiency and quality.
- Government support and new models/processes can provide quick wins in the next 1-2 years.
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