Construction Playbook.
At Bryden Wood, DfMA has been integral to our approach for more than 30 years, delivering tangible benefits across various sectors.. DfMA reduces overall cost and time (30% reductions are not uncommon), improves labour productivity, reduces labour requirements, and enhances sustainability by minimising waste, maximising material efficiency, and reducing embodied carbon.platform approach to DfMA.
has demonstrated the potential to transform the way buildings are delivered at scale..However, the unique challenges of constructing battery factories require careful planning for DfMA to fulfil its promise..Adopting a DfMA Mindset.
Successfully realising the benefits of DfMA is not easy, especially for complex projects like battery factories.Simply converting a design into prefabricated parts can add logistical complexity, transport costs, and supply chain fragmentation, while also forcing design compromises..
The key to successful DfMA is embedding the mindset early on, rather than identifying small prefabrication opportunities late in the process.. For DfMA to deliver its full value, the right team must be in place from the start, including designers, specialist consultants, the client, the general contractor, and the supply chain.
Clients must understand the challenges and believe in the approach.Unsatisfactory site safety performance.
Declining productivity.Lack of creativity and innovation.. Construction 2.0. identifies three pillars to advance the future of the construction industry in HK: innovation, professionalisation and revitalisation.. BIM, DfMA and Design for Buildability all play a key role in fulfilling the innovation pillar.
If done right, they can also lead to increased professionalism across the sector and help revitalise the industry for young talent – achieving industry-wide transformation..In order to make MiC adoption more appealing to private sector projects, the Buildings Department of Hong Kong has established a Pre-Acceptance Mechanism for MiC.
(Editor: Slim Bags)