OFFSITE 2026 + prefabAUS Smart Building Industry Awards

OFFSITE 2026 is an event for the prefabricated building industry held from September 2–3, 2026, at Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Melbourne, Australia. The event is hosted by prefabAUS, which serves as the peak industry body for prefabricated building in Australia since 2013. OFFSITE 2026 is described by its organizer as the premier event for the prefabricated building industry in Australia. It is expected to gather more than 200 industry participants from across the entire value chain.

The expected attendees at OFFSITE 2026 include builders, manufacturers, architects, designers, engineers, government representatives, regulators, researchers, and industry leaders. The event's program is designed to explore various themes related to smart building. These themes include efficiency, capability, industry transformation and innovation, blind spots, governance and regulation, and sustainability. Discussions will focus on the impact of smarter building practices on these areas and how they contribute to the development of smarter homes and infrastructure.

A Call for Abstracts is open for OFFSITE 2026, inviting participants to share their insights and showcase their work. The call seeks contributions that include bold ideas and real-world case studies, encouraging voices that challenge existing thinking, inspire action, and lead change within the industry. This component aims to foster conversations driving innovation across the sector.

Information for visitors regarding registration, accommodation, and getting to Pullman Melbourne on the Park is available. Registrations for the event are currently open. Damien Crough serves as the Executive Chair of prefabAUS.