We spent two years scouring the world to find low-cost prefabricated housing solutions that we could bring to Australia. The good news is we found what we are looking for via an innovative European company called Gablok. Through a joint venture we now have exclusive rights to market and sell this product in Australia and New Zealand.
Empowering Australia’s Owner Builders With Innovative European Design
The Australian owner builder market refers to individuals who choose to build or renovate their homes themselves rather than hiring a professional builder. This market is a significant portion of the Australian construction industry, with many people opting to take on such projects due to the potential cost savings and the satisfaction of completing a project themselves.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, approximately 10% of new homes in Australia are built by owner builders. This segment of the construction market typically consists of individuals who have a strong interest in building their own home and are willing to undertake the extensive planning, design and construction work required.
This equates to 40,000 homes pa
The use of prefabricated materials can be an attractive option for owner builders as it often allows for faster construction times and potentially lower costs compared to traditional building methods. Prefabricated materials, such as modular panels, are constructed off-site in a factory before being delivered to the building site. This can result in faster building times, reduced waste and the ability to build in areas that may be difficult to access with traditional construction methods.
Overall, the use of prefabricated materials can be an effective way for owner builders to speed up the construction process and potentially save money while still achieving a high-quality finished product. However, it is important to note that careful planning and research are required to ensure that the chosen prefabricated materials are suitable for the specific building project and that all relevant building codes and regulations are adhered to.
The best part of this solution is that because Gablok’s building ‘kit’ is purpose built for the owner builder, DIY market, we can rapidly train unemployed veterans (and civilians) to work in Australia’s construction industry which is currently in decline due to a lack of tradesmen.
It’s basically win-win-win!
Australia’s Fastest and Most Cost-Effective Home Solution
Blokit was founded to deliver a lower cost housing solution to market that can be built easier, faster and more cost effectively by owner-builders. We’re also proud to have a workforce comprised almost entirely of military veterans who have a new way to to serve our country.
Gablok is targeted to self-builders with a construction method that is revolutionising the building world. This involves a flat-pack timber house system inspired by the famous interlocking building block toys we all know.
The concept involves stacking insulated wooden blocks on top of each other to build the structure of a house. All this without the need for drying time, glue, or construction knowledge. It’s a revolutionary product and construction system thats already enabled 300+ DIY enthusiasts to make their home construction a reality!
Next steps…
The Blokit plan will definitely require collaborative efforts from all stakeholders plus national community engagement, but we firmly believe the resulting benefits will far outweigh the challenges….