Offsite manufacturing (OSM); Transforming construction through innovation

Offsite manufacturing (OSM) is a construction method adopted in our build programme to provide more quality homes at a faster rate, and with the best outcomes for people and whānau, communities, and the construction industry.

OSM explained

Offsite manufacturing (OSM) is the construction of buildings and components of buildings offsite in a factory, which are then transported to the sites where they are needed.

The adaptability of OSM means this build method tackles some of the major challenges facing the residential construction sector, such as speed-to-market, cost, sustainability, health and safety, and skills and materials shortages. It can help deliver more homes effectively, affordably and sustainably.

Importantly, OSM homes meet quality and sustainability thresholds expected of a traditional build in New Zealand and Kāinga Ora design guidelines.

Our OSM vision   

We are committed to improving the speed, cost, efficiency and quality of residential construction in New Zealand, starting with our own performance. 

Kāinga Ora use of OSM to compliment traditional builds in our developments around the country, is about 10% of our new builds. 

Through our increased use of OSM and strong partnerships throughout the construction industry, we will help the New Zealand OSM sector continue to develop capacity and capability to provide more homes at scale.

Read more about our OSM work

• Offsite manufactured housing delivering in Rotorua
• Ramping up offsite manufactured builds
• Pushing innovation at Busby Street
• More homes for Maraenui, with more on the way
• Transforming construction through innovation; our offsite manufacturing plan
• Bathroom pods: an OSM way to build better homes faster