The pick-and-mix home that could cut costs and get built faster
A new initiative aims to streamline home construction in Australia by allowing builders to select pre-fabricated components. The $40 million plan, announced by Housing Minister Clare O’Neil, seeks to reduce delays and costs in the construction industry. By using open-source designs for essential home elements, the program hopes to increase the efficiency of building homes.
- ▪The construction industry is currently building half as many homes as it did 30 years ago.
- ▪The $40 million initiative will allow builders to choose pre-fabricated parts for new homes.
- ▪The government is significantly behind its goal of constructing 1.2 million homes by mid-2029.
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