Up to 80% of all building elements used in Australia\u2019s construction supply chain could soon be prefabricated; however, despite major strides in volumetric construction, Australia should not \u2014and cannot \u2014forget about the \u201caffordable, dependable and reliable\u201d frame and truss supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is according to Dr Alastair Woodard, who last year spoke to the Wood Central Publisher about the importance of using<\/a> “elemental prefabrication” to further activate the country’s 280-strong frame and truss industry. \u201cElemental prefabrication means fabricators work with builders off-site to add value and improve productivity,\u201d he said. \u201cIt means we can build more homes quicker.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It follows the rise of prefabrication and modular housing, which have garnered national headlines<\/a>, as a growing number of innovative builders look to use timber-steel wall and floor systems to build detached and semi-detached housing at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n