Freecity Innovation Insights No.4 –
UNSW / Space Labs VMC Research HUB

15 July 2026

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Why Volumetric Modular Construction? The case for precision, quality, accuracy and the weight advantage of VMC

When people talk about Volumetric Modular Construction, the conversation usually gravitates to speed and cost. How much faster? How much cheaper? These are legitimate questions, but they risk eclipsing an equally important part of the

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Solving for Productivity & Sustainability Must Go Hand-in-Hand

Reflections from the Green Building Council of Australia TRANSFORM Conference Last week I joined a panel discussion at the Green Building Council of Australia’s TRANSFORM Conference in Sydney, alongside some of the country’s leading voices

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The Inherent Advantages of Volumetric Modular Construction for Living Sector Assets

As we enter 2026 with three Purpose-Built Student Accommodation buildings under construction and a growing pipeline of Build-to-Rent and Co-Living projects, we want to share in more detail why Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) is not

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2026 Needs an Apartments with BTR Supercycle!

During 2025, the NSW Government delivered a genuine turnaround in housing approvals. Total approvals rose 19% to 52,427 dwellings, and apartment approvals surged 48% to 17,930. It’s a welcome shift after several soft years. But

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Freecity’s progress for VMC in 2025

It has been a landmark year for Freecity Group as we advanced our vision for Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) in steel-structured high‑rise development across Australia’s Living Sector. What began as bold ideas has rapidly shifted

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UNSW / Space Labs VMC Research HUB

As part of Freecity’s strategy to lead the growth of Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) in Australia, we have established a comprehensive Research and Development agenda. Central to this is the UNSW Engineering VMC Research HUB,

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