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As one of the leading developer-builders delivering Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) at scale in Australia, Freecity has been an active voice in the industry on how modular must evolve: technically, contractually, and commercially. That conversation...
In traditional construction, each project largely starts from scratch. Every building is a prototype, where new designs are generated, details are engineered, and what is built once is rarely what gets built next. In terms...
When people talk about Volumetric Modular Construction, the conversation usually gravitates to speed and cost. How much faster? How much cheaper? These are legitimate questions, but they risk eclipsing an equally important part of the...
Reflections from the Green Building Council of Australia TRANSFORM Conference Last week I joined a panel discussion at the Green Building Council of Australia’s TRANSFORM Conference in Sydney, alongside some of the country’s leading voices...
As we enter 2026 with three Purpose-Built Student Accommodation buildings under construction and a growing pipeline of Build-to-Rent and Co-Living projects, we want to share in more detail why Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) is not...
During 2025, the NSW Government delivered a genuine turnaround in housing approvals. Total approvals rose 19% to 52,427 dwellings, and apartment approvals surged 48% to 17,930. It’s a welcome shift after several soft years. But...