Figure 4
The table has two columns labeled “I D” and “Implementation guideline” and is divided into four sections titled “STAGE 1 POLICIES AND REGULATIONS”, “STAGE 2 IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT”, “STAGE 3 IMPLEMENTATION”, and “STAGE 4 MONITOR AND REVIEW”. Under “STAGE 1 POLICIES AND REGULATIONS”, [1] Identify and acknowledge the existing problems of the C I. (for example, low productivity, unsustainability, high waste generation, and inefficiency), Acknowledge the benefits of M C, which could effectively resolve the problems of the C I, Intention to improve the C I performance through M C, [2] State and territory governments should review existing planning policies and obsolete those that are outdated, Mandate land sale policies or policies that specify land use for M C, Plan for infrastructure to support M C, [3] Review the existing regulatory framework of T C delivery, Establish a regulatory process for reviewing and approving M C designs and constructions. It should streamline the M C delivery process. (for example, pre-acceptance mechanism), [4] Specify the codes, standards, and specifications to be used for M C designs and constructions, Acknowledge the differences in standards and specifications in T C and M C, Review the N C C and the Handbook and identify gaps that the existing codes and handbook are unable to address, or any parts that hinder M C implementation, Incorporate a section for M C into the N C C, [5] Develop new Australian Standards to govern the design of M C, Enforce the design codes, mandatorily incorporating them into the design and approval process, [6] Consult practitioners or academia regarding the drafting of codes and standards, Educate and guide the industry on the latest developed codes and standards. Get the industry updated on any revision, Collaborate with industrial bodies (for example, Prefab A U S, H I A, or Engineers Australia), [7] Collect feedback from practitioners or academia on the drafted codes and standards, Review and revise the codes and standards based on the feedback received, Collaborate with industrial bodies (for example, Prefab A U S, H I A, or Engineers Australia). Under “STAGE 2 IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT”, [8] Review and update the Design Handbook, Incorporate additional sections to The Design Handbook (for example, production, lifting, quality management, and transportation loadings), Expand the implication of The Design Handbook, not only to Victoria, but to the entire Australia, Publish technical guidance materials summarizing the regulatory process, [9] Hold industrial forums or workshops to educate and guide the industry to adopt M C, Consider procurement strategies that are appropriate to M C implementation (for example, public-private partnership, private finance initiatives, design-build contracts, turnkey contracts), guide the industry for their application, [10] Review the existing infrastructure conditions and determine whether they are favorable to the M C project delivery, Enhance the existing infrastructure and plan for new infrastructure to support the project delivery (for example, road conditions, accessibility to water and power), Dedicate lands for module manufacturing. Site selection should not be too remote, [11] Local government should consider implementing direct support strategies, including interest-free loans, tax reduction, monetary subsidies to practitioners, and indirect support strategies, including G F A exemption and a “green channel” for statutory approval, Establish strategies for assessing the project funding and evaluating its cash flow, Referring to some lessons learnt from some Asian countries, such as Hong Kong, China, and Singapore. Under “STAGE 3 IMPLEMENTATION”, [12] Local government should initiate pilot projects within their state and territory. The project nature should be diverse, showcase the entire M C delivery process, [13] (The industry to implement M C projects). Under “STAGE 4 MONITOR AND REVIEW”, [14] Closely review and monitor how well the industry implements M C. Focus on the technical and statutory aspects, Address any concerns instantly to the relevant parties for a timely response or remediation, [15] Internally review the entire M C policy framework, Collect feedback from M C practitioners, Specifically focus on the barriers to implementing M C, and determine strategies to optimize the policies, enhance the infrastructure, and establish lessons learnt for industry practitioners.Implementation guideline of the policy framework in the Australian context