This kit has been created for our stakeholders to use to help promote this consultation.

Background information

The Commonwealth has tasked the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to work with the states and territories to develop and deliver a National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction (the Scheme), along with consistent Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) definitions to be included in the National Construction Code (NCC). The aim is to establish a uniform national regulatory framework. 

The ABCB has released an issues paper seeking views and insights to inform the development of the Scheme and the definitions.  

Please help us to raise awareness of the issues paper consultation. You can use the information in this document to promote the consultation through your communication channels. 

The issues paper

The issues paper provides context on why the Scheme and definitions need to be developed. It contains some background information about MMC, including benefits, challenges and the current state in Australia and other countries. 

It sets out the Scheme principles, proposed options and other information that could be included in the Scheme. 

The paper also outlines the issues and challenges in developing and implementing consistent definitions for inclusion in the NCC.  

This consultation allows the public to have input on the specific issues related to the development and delivery of: 

  • a National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction 
  • nationally consistent definitions for modern methods of construction to be included in the NCC.  

The ABCB invites interested parties to comment on this consultation.  

Responses to the issues paper must be submitted by Friday 29 August 2025 (11:59 pm AEST). 

How you can help

Encourage others to contribute

We would like to encourage you to promote the National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction issues paper consultation to help us raise awareness about this important project. 

Broad participation strengthens the consultation process and leads to more informed, representative outcomes. By sharing information about this consultation on your platforms and to your networks, we can reach audiences we might not otherwise connect with. This helps to ensure we hear from a diverse group of people, who can contribute their perspectives and help shape decisions that may impact them.

Your support to increase awareness helps create a more inclusive and comprehensive consultation process. 

Share information on your communications channels

We have provided information on this page to help you create content for your channels. This could include news articles, social media posts or newsletters.  

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Key messages

  • The Commonwealth has tasked the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to facilitate the start of the National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Modern Methods of Construction (the Scheme) in mid-July 2028.  
  • The ABCB has released an issues paper for consultation. Consultation is open until 29 August 2025. 
  • Feedback on the issues paper will inform the development of the voluntary National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction, along with nationally consistent definitions of modern methods of construction to be included in the National Construction Code. 
  • The Scheme, together with consistent definitions for modern methods of construction aim to provide a consistent national regulatory approach for building manufacturers.  
  • These initiatives will provide more certainty and make it easier for manufacturers of prefabricated and modular construction to meet NCC requirements and manufacture buildings.  
  • The ABCB is seeking informed views, ideas, and analysis from interested parties to help with this important work.  
  • Anyone connected to the prefabricated and modular construction industry, along with interested members of the public, are encouraged to contribute.  

Sample newsletter/website content

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The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) was tasked by the Australian Government to work with the states and territories to develop and deliver:  

  • a National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction (the Scheme) 
  • nationally consistent definitions for modern methods of construction to be included in the National Construction Code (NCC).  

As part of developing the Scheme and the consistent definitions, the ABCB has released an issues paper, which:

  • provides context on why the Scheme and the consistent modern methods of manufacturing (MMC) definitions need to be developed 
  • provides some background information about prefabricated and modular construction (modern methods of construction), including its current state in Australia and other countries 
  • lists the benefits of modern methods of construction 
  • outlines principles and options that could be included in the Scheme 
  • outlines challenges and issues in developing and implementing the Scheme and the consistent MMC definitions 
  • provides other information related to the development and delivery of the Scheme and the consistent MMC definitions. 

The ABCB is seeking feedback from industry and the public on questions posed throughout the paper.  

The consultation closes on the 29 August 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.  

Social media content

Below you will find text for a social media post, that you can use as is or adapt to suit your social media channels. 

You can download a social media tile to accompany your posts about this consultation. Please note: we have used the modern methods of construction acronym - MMC - on this tile to reduce the number of words. If you use this tile, please explain the acronym in the text of your social media post to ensure the acronym is understood. 

When you post, please use the hashtags:

  • #PrefabricatedConstruction
  • #ModularConstruction
  • #ModernMethodsofConstruction 

Sample social media post

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The National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction issues paper is open for public consultation.  

The Australian Building Codes Board is looking for feedback from the public on the specific issues related to the development and delivery of: 

  • a National Voluntary Certification Scheme for Manufacturers of Modern Methods of Construction 
  • nationally consistent definitions for modern methods of construction to be included in the National Construction Code.  

The consultation closes on 29 August 2025 at 11:59 pm AEST.  

Hearing from people with industry knowledge is critical to the development of the Scheme. Read the issues paper and submit your feedback now via the Consultation Hub: https://app.converlens.com/abcb/national-voluntary-certification-scheme-for-manufacturers-of-modern-methods-of-construction  

#PrefabricatedConstruction #ModularConstruction #ModernMethodsofConstruction  

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Contact information

If you have any questions or feedback about this kit please contact us: nationalconstructioncode@treasury.gov.au