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Overview

About the consultation

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking input on specific issues related to the development and delivery of:

A National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction (the Scheme).
Nationally consistent definitions for modern methods of construction (MMC) to be included in the National Construction Code (NCC).

These initiatives will provide more certainty and make it easier for manufacturers of prefabricated and modular construction to meet NCC requirements and manufacture buildings. This can help speed up housing delivery and supply and support construction productivity.

About the issues paper

The Commonwealth tasked the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to work with the states and territories to develop and deliver the Scheme, along with consistent MMC definitions. The aim is to establish a uniform national regulatory framework.

The issues paper provides context on why the Scheme and consistent definitions need to be developed. It contains some background information about modern methods of construction, including benefits, challenges and the current state in Australia and other countries.

It sets out the Scheme principles, proposed options and other information that could be included in the Scheme.

The paper also outlines the issues and challenges in developing and implementing consistent definitions for inclusion in the NCC.

Why your views matter

The issues paper includes questions about the development of the Scheme and MMC definitions. We invite you to address any of the questions or offer other views.

Public consultation is a crucial part of the development process, and we want to hear your ideas and feedback. Your comments will inform the final version of the Scheme and the definitions.