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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...
It has been a landmark year for Freecity Group as we advanced our vision for Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) in steel-structured high‑rise development across Australia’s Living Sector. What began as bold ideas has rapidly shifted...
As part of Freecity’s strategy to lead the growth of Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) in Australia, we have established a comprehensive Research and Development agenda. Central to this is the UNSW Engineering VMC Research HUB,...
This week I spoke at the Future Place - Living Sectors Summit held in Sydney, it was a great opportunity to connect and hear from developers, architects, operators, investors, fund managers and suppliers from the...
For those familiar with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), the journey toward innovation has been anything but straightforward. Over the past decade, many businesses have stumbled, often by rushing into factory builds, taking on excessive...