Funding to support Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) manufacturing capability in NSW

The Housing Innovation in Construction Fund provides grants to established Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) providers to undertake feasibility studies or reviews supporting mid-rise and high-rise housing manufacturing operations in NSW.

Funded work includes design and engineering assessments against NSW building regulations and standards for Class 2 building designs.

Applicants must be an established MMC provider with demonstrated capability.

Eligible examples are a domestic Class 1 detached/semi-residential MMC provider seeking to expand into Class 2 mid/high-rise solutions in NSW; an international provider with existing Class 2-equivalent capability seeking to enter NSW/Australia; or an existing manufacturing or construction business seeking to develop an MMC offering for Class 2 solutions in NSW.

Applicants must have a clear Feasibility Study/Review Plan covering scope, budget, methodology, capacity, resources and milestones; minimum annual turnover of AUD $2.5 million in each of the last three years; experience delivering industrialised construction solutions over the last three years; and an ABN or equivalent for international businesses.

Businesses must be solvent and compliant with regulations.

Eligible projects must conduct a feasibility study or review, including benchmarking existing designs, products or manufacturing processes against local standards, as a first step toward establishing manufacturing operations in NSW.

Projects must include engineering compliance assessments for state building regulations, including National Construction Code compliance; use Australian-based professional service providers accredited by Engineers Australia or a specialist engineering association, with relevant practitioners registered under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Scheme; be completed within 12 months of the executed funding agreement and run for at least two months; provide a detailed budget including eligible costs, co-contribution, milestones and funding requested; and comply with applicable Australian laws and regulations.