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The Building Talks Podcast
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Talking with Scott Hearne about Modern Methods of Construction, Standardisation & the Future of MMC in Australia
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Hey, Legends! Welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast!
We're diving into one of the industry's hottest topics—Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)—with Scott Hearne, Director of Integration & Innovation at Sensum.
Scott breaks down what MMC actually means, why it's growing fast, and how it can help solve Australia’s housing crisis, improve efficiency, and drive long-term industry innovation. From timber framing to 3D printing and modular pods, we explore how MMC could reshape the future of construction.
We also dig into big questions like:
Can standardisation drive better outcomes?
Is poor procurement holding us back?
And does MMC clash with architecture? (Spoiler: not really.)
Scott shares his thoughts on collaboration, industry reform, and shifting MMC from buzzword to real-world solution. He’s also just launched his own podcast, Constructive Candour—well worth checking out!
🔑 Key takeaways:
✅ What MMC looks like in practice
✅ Why standardisation boosts scale and efficiency
✅ Procurement needs a rethink to drive real change
✅ How MMC can ease the housing crisis
✅ Architecture + MMC = better, not worse
✅ Collaboration is non-negotiable
✅ Why the “race to the bottom” needs to stop
✅ The 80/20 rule in design—standardise smart
✅ Gov policy plays a huge role in MMC adoption
✅ Diversity in hiring drives innovation
✅ MMC is scalable, practical, and here to stay
✅ Long-term thinking and open dialogue are essential
✅ Now’s the time to get on board—MMC is only growing
🎧 Tune in to hear how MMC is changing Aussie construction—one smart build at a time.
Hope you enjoy the podcast!
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