Dr Iris Tran Nguyen to Moderate Offsite Construction Session at Melbourne Build 2026

Pistis Group is pleased to announce that Dr Iris Tran Nguyen, Business Development Director at Pistis Group, will serve as Moderator for the session “Unleashing the Potential of Offsite Construction for Affordable Housing” at the Modern Methods of Construction Summit, part of Melbourne Build Expo 2026.

The session will take place on 25 November 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), bringing together industry professionals to explore the opportunities and challenges of offsite construction in delivering affordable housing.

Exploring the Future of Affordable Housing Through Offsite Construction

As Australia continues to address housing affordability, supply shortages and construction productivity challenges, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are gaining increasing attention across the building and development sectors.

Offsite construction, including modular and prefabricated building solutions, offers opportunities to improve construction efficiency, reduce project delivery timelines, enhance quality control and support more scalable housing delivery.

The session “Unleashing the Potential of Offsite Construction for Affordable Housing” will provide a platform for industry perspectives on the role of innovative construction methods in supporting more efficient, sustainable and affordable housing solutions.

Dr Iris Tran Nguyen as Session Moderator

As Business Development Director at Pistis Group, Dr Iris Tran Nguyen is actively involved in fostering business connections, strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities between Australia and international markets.

In her role as Moderator, Dr Nguyen will facilitate discussions among industry representatives, encouraging the exchange of perspectives on offsite construction, its practical applications and its potential contribution to affordable housing delivery.

Joining the session are industry professionals representing architectural design, construction, infrastructure and sustainability:

• Helen Kuo – Partner, XFK
• Gabriel Solorzano Torres – Executive Director, Commercial, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Melbourne Polytechnic
• Dean Spencer – Director, TTW
• Ian Briggs – Director, Plus Studio

Supporting Innovation and Industry Collaboration

Pistis Group recognises the importance of collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing in advancing the construction industry.

Participation in Melbourne Build Expo 2026 reflects the company's ongoing interest in connecting industry stakeholders, supporting international business engagement and exploring opportunities associated with modern construction technologies and more sustainable building solutions.

Through discussions such as this, Pistis Group looks forward to contributing to the exchange of ideas that can help shape the future of housing delivery in Australia.