The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's new building laws introduced to Parliament today, as a clear signal that modern methods of construction (MMC) will play a bigger role in lifting productivity and accelerating housing delivery across the state.
Property Council NSW Executive Director Anita Hugo said the reforms outlined in the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 recognise that NSW cannot meet its housing targets using traditional construction approaches alone.
"NSW needs more homes, delivered faster and with greater certainty, and modern methods of construction are a critical part of that solution," Ms Hugo said.
"These laws help remove barriers to prefabrication and modular building, which can significantly cut construction time, improve quality and reduce waste. That's good for housing supply, productivity and confidence in the system."
The Property Council is a key member of the NSW Government's Modern Methods of Construction Taskforce and has consistently advocated for regulatory reform to support the wider use of off‑site manufacturing and prefabricated building techniques.
"We've been working with government and industry over many years to demonstrate how MMC can be scaled safely and responsibly to support housing delivery," Ms Hugo said.
"Clearer approval pathways and a regulatory framework that reflects how buildings are actually being delivered today are essential if MMC is to move from niche to mainstream."
Ms Hugo said the reforms complement broader efforts to improve building standards and restore confidence in the construction sector, while supporting NSW's commitments under the National Housing Accord.
"These changes show what's possible when government and industry work together to tackle productivity challenges head-on," she said.
Industry will have the opportunity to hear directly from the state's building regulator at the Property Council's Building Commissioner Breakfast on 12 May, where NSW Building Commissioner James Sherrard will outline Building Commission NSW's priorities and the next phase of reform.
"This is an important moment for the sector," Ms Hugo said.
"Next week's forum will be a vital opportunity to hear from the Building Commissioner about how these reforms will be implemented, alongside the Commission's broader focus on quality, compliance and productivity, will be invaluable for everyone involved in delivering new homes."
