Our approach was to embrace this complexity, viewing it through the lens of value drivers to find and bridge the gap between the existing and desired state.. As explained in our book.
in construction are well documented.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.But the big question is, ‘What next?’.
Hong Kong: Modular Integrated Construction.The Hong Kong Government is also a leading agent for change in the regional construction industry.
In recent years there has been a growing focus on the potential afforded by DfMA to address systemic issues in construction in Hong Kong.The Construction Industry Council, a statutory body established in 2007 to advocate for and promote the Hong Kong construction industry, has been instrumental in growing awareness of the opportunities afforded by DfMA and particularly MiC, the local term for prefabricated and prefinished volumetric modules..