Off-site manufacture (OSM) has long been recognised, both in Australia and internationally, as offering numerous benefits to parties in the construction process. More importantly, it is recognised as a key vehicle for improvement within the construction industry, including better quality control, more efficient site processes, better health and safety control, more environmentally-friendly manufacture and reductions in cost. The uptake of OSM in construction is, however, limited, despite well documented benefits.

The research will determine the state-of-the-art of OSM in Australia. It will confirm the benefits and identify the real and perceived barriers to the widespread adoption of OSM. Further, the project will identify opportunities for future investment and research. An industrial report will be produced that will map the current state of OSM in Australia, and also identify where future efforts need to be directed for the industry to improve.