Marcus Evans is proud to announce the 9th Annual Construction Excellence Australia Conference, taking place from 17–19 March 2026 at Melbourne, Australia.
This premier event brings together construction leaders, designers, developers, and technology pioneers to explore strategies for transforming Australia’s built environment through innovation, industrialised construction, and low-carbon solutions.
As the construction industry faces mounting pressures — from housing shortages and climate imperatives to labour constraints and infrastructure backlogs — this conference provides a vital platform to rethink project delivery, embrace digitalisation, and foster collaboration across disciplines to achieve smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes.
The conference will feature leading industry voices, including:
- Karl Fender, Founding Partner, Fender Katsalidis & Honorary Chairman, Prefab Council Australia
- Waco Tao, CEO & Founder, PowerHouse Homes; Executive Chair, Prefab Council Australia
- Paul Gandy, President, CIOB, UK
- Daniel Cruddace, Partner, 3XN, Australia
- Dr Victoria Hills, CEO, CIOB, UK
- Koos de Keijzer FRAIA, Founder & Principal, DKO Architecture
- Graham Burrows, Founding Partner & Director, Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
- Douglas Sum, Technical Director – Façade, AESG
- Frank Cerra, Managing Director, BG&E, Sydney
- Serryn Eagleson, Digital Advisory Lead, Arup
- Clayton Riddle, Digital Automation Lead, Arup
…and many more leading innovators and practitioners shaping Australia’s construction landscape.
Engaging Topics & Case Studies
- Scaling Industrialised Construction: Integrating modular technologies to deliver urban housing – Fender Katsalidis
- Transforming Australia’s Urban Fabric: Iterative design evolution & sustainable vision – DKO Architecture
- Digitally-Enabled Workflows: Moving from disconnected processes to data-driven environments – HDR
- Digital Façade Integration: Future-proofing construction with integrated design – AESG
- Maximising Profitability: Mainstreaming DfMA and modular integration – Prefab Council Australia
Interactive Post-Conference Workshop
Lean Systems for Prefabricated Construction – With a focus on the application of Lean construction principles, process innovation, and digital workflows to optimise prefabricated building delivery. Participants will explore real project examples, interactive exercises, and proven tools to reduce waste, enhance collaboration, and improve project certainty.
Facilitator – Phil Hendy, Dirrector and Victorian Chair, Lean Construction ANZ – Director and Co-Founder, ProgressAmp.
Joined by Jared ChestermanDirector, Lean Construction ANZ | Director & Co-Founder, ProgressAmp
Secure your place by March 5, 2026
Reasons to attend
Lead the Future: Discover cutting-edge strategies for industrialised, digital, and low-carbon construction.
Drive Collaboration: Learn how integrated project delivery, modular construction, and digital tools enhance outcomes.
Benchmark & Innovate: Engage with Australia’s most forward-thinking construction projects and peers.
Practical Takeaways: Walk away with actionable strategies to boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability performance.
Registration deadline to secure a place – March 5, 2026
“Buildings are no longer static assets. They are living ecosystems of performance, data and design.” – Carlo Ratti
