Building Smarter, Faster, and Greener: Rethinking the Future of Construction 17 – 19 March 2026 | Melbourne, Australia
Australia’s construction industry is moving through a major period of change. Growing housing needs, sustainability demands, and workforce shortages are reshaping the sector. At the same time, digital tools, industrialised construction methods, and low-carbon technologies are redefining how projects are planned, built, and maintained.
Be part of the 9th Annual Construction Excellence Australia 2026, where architects, engineers, builders, developers, policymakers, and technology innovators convene to explore cutting-edge advancements in modular and prefabricated construction, digital engineering, and sustainable delivery models. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, discover how design excellence, offsite construction, and smarter workflows are transforming the future of the built environment.
Key Themes & Featured Sessions
Gain practical strategies from leaders shaping the next era of construction, design, and project execution:
- Scaling Industrialised Construction – Applying modular and MMC solutions to accelerate housing delivery
• Transforming the Urban Environment – Iterative design, adaptive reuse, and sustainability-led urban regeneration
• Digitally Enabled Workflows – Moving from fragmented systems to seamless, data-driven ecosystems
• Smart Facades & Precast Innovation – Harnessing digital design for advanced manufacturing and installation
• Profitability in Challenging Market Conditions – Approaches to maintaining resilience and long-term value
• Mainstreaming DfMA – Integrating modular principles across multi-residential and infill developments
• Future Workforce & Skills – Preparing emerging professionals for a digital and industrialised construction landscape
Leading the Way in Construction Excellence
Learn from senior operational, reliability, and asset management leaders transforming plant performance:
Learn from visionaries and pioneers driving the future of Australia’s built environment:
- 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
- Dr Victoria Hills, CEO, CIOB, UK
- Daniel Cruddace, Partner, 3XN, Australia
- Koos de Keijzer FRAIA, Founder and 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 innovators redefining construction excellence.
Exclusive Post-Conference Workshop
Lean Systems for Prefabricated Construction
19 March | 08:30 – 17:00 | Melbourne, Australia
Facilitated by: Phil Hendy, Director and Victorian Chair, Lean Construction ANZ
EXCLUSIVE SITE TOUR: Factory to Foundation: A Prefab Housing Walkthrough
Why Should You Attend?
✓ Discover the latest advancements in digital technologies, automated design, and offsite manufacturing
✓ Hear practical case studies that are redefining innovation in housing and infrastructure
✓ Uncover strategies for decarbonisation, cost optimisation, and delivering resilient projects
✓ Connect with leading innovators, technology experts, and policymakers shaping the future of Australia’s built environment
Exclusive Discount for Build Australia Subscribers!
You are entitled to a 15% Discount on the registration fee.
To avail this Exclusive Discount, register with Sanjida Akter at sanjidaa@marcusevanskl.com
Seats are limited — register today to join the trailblazers redefining construction in Australia. Tomorrow’s construction leaders will be the ones who build intelligently, work collaboratively, and prioritise sustainability.
Supported by: Build Australia
Produced by: Marcus Evans Group
