“We spent a lot of time writing out our build methodologies and our inspection checklists,” Rachel says. “There’s no making it up as we go along. The guys are following the formula, and they’re doing all the inspections.” Another key part of the system is JMB’s integrated lifting methodology. Modules are engineered to be repeatedly lifted through the manufacturing process and again during transport and installation, allowing the company to complete significantly more work in the factory without compromising the module during handling. That capability has become particularly important as JMB moves into larger, multi-level volumetric projects where lifting geometry, structural behaviour, tolerances and site installation all need to be considered during the design phase rather than after manufacture. James adds that the repeated lifting each module undergoes inside the factory doubles as a stress test. “When one of our homes leaves the factory, they’ve already been lifted eight times,” he says. “If there were going to be any defects, they would happen within those lifts.” Another point of differentiation is that JMB operate as a manufacturer as well as a builder – meaning they can take a project from design through to on-site handover without bringing in a separate contractor. “That’s another thing that sets us apart,” Rachel says. “A lot of modular manufacturers are just manufacturers, and they’re not a registered builder, so they can only offer a module. For the client to take that module, they need a registered builder to do the site work. That’s something we can do completely in-house, from design conception to handover, and we’re registered for it.” Over the years, JMB Modular Buildings has also formed a number of key partnerships with vendors and suppliers, and James says the strength of those relationships also helps the company stand out. For example, he cites their close ties with Jmar Engineering – an established Australian mechanical engineering and manufacturing company, also based in Shepparton. Jmar specializes in precision component manufacturing, metal fabrication, and mechanical repairs. They provide the kind of high quality plate cutting, laser-etched metal components, automated robotic welding, and CNC-machined parts needed to feed high-volume, automated production lines like JMB’s AMC1 facility. SEPTEMBER 2026
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