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5 September 2025
By Clémence Carayol
Traditional construction approaches, often slow, wasteful, and difficult to control, are increasingly being challenged by new ways of thinking and building.
These innovations will take centre stage at the Sustainability Summit on 19 November at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney, in a panel titled “Embracing modern construction methods & ideas: from construction site to assembly site”.
This CPD panel will offer a compelling exploration of how the construction industry is shifting away from on-site, manual building processes toward streamlined, factory-inspired assembly models.
Driven by advances in modular construction, prefabrication, and digital design integration, these methods are offering a radical rethinking of how we design and deliver buildings.
At their core, they promise enhanced quality, faster project timelines, reduced material waste, and improved cost control, issues that are increasingly front of mind for clients, contractors, and architects alike.
For architecture professionals, these developments are not just technical upgrades; they represent a fundamental redefinition of roles, processes, and possibilities.
As the panel will discuss, modern construction methods open up new creative freedoms by enabling a high degree of precision and consistency, which can be difficult to achieve on traditional building sites.
At the same time, they challenge architects to think differently about the sequencing of design and construction, the integration of supply chains, and collaboration across disciplines.
The panel will bring together industry experts and innovators who are already applying these approaches to real-world projects across housing, commercial developments, and infrastructure.
They will share practical insights into what’s working, what lessons have been learned, and where the greatest opportunities lie.
This is a chance for attendees to move beyond the buzzwords and gain a grounded understanding of how these methods function in practice—and how they are driving better outcomes not only for project delivery, but for environmental performance and long-term building resilience.
However, this shift does not come without its challenges. The session will also delve into the key barriers slowing broader adoption of modern methods of construction.
These include regulatory hurdles that are often out of step with new technologies, a fragmented supply chain not yet optimised for off-site delivery, and cultural resistance within parts of the industry.
Architects play a crucial role in addressing these challenges—not just as designers, but as advocates and integrators of change across all phases of a project.
The panel will explore how the profession can take the lead in helping clients and collaborators navigate these transitions and unlock the full benefits of innovation.
Proudly sponsored by Cosentino and Network Architectural, both leaders in progressive building materials and technologies, this panel is set to be one of the most insightful and future-focused sessions of the summit.
Their support underscores the importance of connecting architectural thinking with cutting-edge construction techniques in order to build smarter, greener, and better.
For those working in architecture, whether in design, project management, sustainability, or leadership, this panel offers a timely opportunity to expand your knowledge, challenge conventional thinking, and gain a clearer vision of where the industry is heading.
It’s not just about keeping up with trends, it’s about equipping yourself with the insight and inspiration needed to drive meaningful change in your own work.
Don’t miss this essential conversation. Register here and now to secure your spot and be part of shaping the cities of the future.
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