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New free handbook supports a common language in prefabrication and Modern Methods of Construction
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As prefabrication and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) continue to grow in Australia, establishing a consistent industry language is essential. A shared understanding supports stronger collaboration, enables innovation and helps reduce regulatory complexity.
To support alignment across the construction sector and jurisdictions, Standards Australia has released SA HB 268: Prefabricated building — Glossary of terms.
Developed by our technical committee BD-111 on prefabricated building, the handbook provides clear, consistent and unambiguous definitions for terms used in the design and construction of prefabricated and modular buildings in Australia. By setting a common baseline, the handbook supports better communication and more efficient project delivery.
How can you access SA HB 268?
SA HB 268 is available free of charge in digital format, making nationally developed guidance more accessible and supporting greater industry uptake and innovation.
For general guidance on accessing and downloading publication, please refer to our FAQs.
If you access the publication through one of our distributors, please contact them for assistance.
What’s next?
The release of SA HB 268 marks an important first step in establishing a consistent terminology framework for prefabrication and MMC in Australia.
Standards Australia will continue to work closely with industry and government to identify and prioritise future standards development opportunities in this space.
More updates will be shared as this work progresses.
As prefabrication and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) continue to grow in Australia, establishing a consistent industry language is essential. A shared understanding supports stronger collaboration, enables innovation and helps reduce regulatory complexity.
To support alignment across the construction sector and jurisdictions, Standards Australia has released SA HB 268: Prefabricated building — Glossary of terms.
Developed by our technical committee BD-111 on prefabricated building, the handbook provides clear, consistent and unambiguous definitions for terms used in the design and construction of prefabricated and modular buildings in Australia. By setting a common baseline, the handbook supports better communication and more efficient project delivery.
How can you access SA HB 268?
SA HB 268 is available free of charge in digital format, making nationally developed guidance more accessible and supporting greater industry uptake and innovation.
For general guidance on accessing and downloading publication, please refer to our FAQs.
If you access the publication through one of our distributors, please contact them for assistance.
What’s next?
The release of SA HB 268 marks an important first step in establishing a consistent terminology framework for prefabrication and MMC in Australia.
Standards Australia will continue to work closely with industry and government to identify and prioritise future standards development opportunities in this space.
More updates will be shared as this work progresses.
