The prefabrication construction sector can handle Government demands for modular Auckland residences, says its boss. Pamela Bell, Prefab NZ chief executive, said the sector was able to meet the state's needs for quickly-constructed places. The technology is enduring,"She also named Metrapanel, PLB Construction Group, Concision and Arrow International. "The sector can easily build 140 one and two-bedroom houses," Bell said after Social Development Minister Paula Bennett indicated those numbers. Bennett said the properties would be tenanted with existing social housing tenants who need to be moved so redevelopment can occur, new tenants and people in need of emergency housing.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2016 16:52 UTC