MMC & P-DfMA Resources & Reference
As the industry wakes up to the serious issues affecting the construction industry, we have noticed more thoughts being voiced and more documentation being published on the subject of Modern Methods of Construction and P-DfMA. A component / kits of parts / platform based approach to design, manufacture and assembly.
We have actively tracked the emerging documentation and reporting and our answer to this is to develop the MFS i–Form Solution – our P-DfMA approach to MMC.
MMC Reports, Guidelines & Documentation
April 2020. Cast published a detailed analysis of their thoughts on the likely commercial and practical delivery implications on the construction sector arising from the current Covid-19 crisis. They anticipated significant risk allocation and tender pricing volatility ahead, with both challenges and opportunities for developers, investors and contractors as well a renewed focus on innovation and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in order to increase delivery resiliency and certainty.
This research report explores the whole concept of a ‘Platform’ approach to construction, which requires a shift in focus from a construction mind-set to a manufacturing mind-set. The benefits of product platforms include time and costs savings, flexibility, responsiveness, and better opportunities for learning across different products.
Late in 2019 the MHCLG Joint Industry Working Group on MMC released a seven category MMC definition framework, regularising the terminology to be better understood throughout the construction industries.
The framework spans all types of pre-manufacturing, site based materials and process innovation. The MFS i-Form Solution fits very neatly into category two.
The Group included Buildoffsite, Homes England, NHBC & RICS.
In 2016 the government asked the Construction Leadership Council to carry our a review of the UK Construction Labour Model. The review was conducted by Mark Farmer CEO of the Cast Consultancy and it did not make comfortable reading with Farmer concluding that the industry must ‘Modernise or Die’ and advocating MMC as the route forward.
MMC Video Bank
How big would a brick be if it was held by a robot?
A shift in mind set…. Jaimie Johnston and Kevin Masters from architectural firm Bryden Wood talk to ICE Publishing about their article, ‘Automated construction: boosting on-site productivity using a platform-based approach’, published in November 2019’s Civil Engineering Special Issue on Offsite and Smart construction.
Digital technology with an on-site, self-contained factory to reducing construction times & improving quality
Following the success of the Jump Factory, Mace worked with Australian firm Hickory to adapt the building system for construction in the UK. Using parametric modelling tools and artificial intelligence, HRS is able to draw from a catalogue of components to design and manufacture the structure and façade subassemblies offsite.
MMC & P-DfMA Milestones in the News
MFS COVID-19 Secure working practices and RAMS
COVID-19 Secure Sites, MFS can still maintain 100% Productivity, 200% Quicker and 20% Cheaper - and here's how.. Several industry experts are currently questioning, ‘Does social distancing reduce [...]
Platform DfMA first private sector project
Platform DfMA – a componentised approach to construction – is getting its first private sector run-out on a London office job. Read the full article >> [...]
P-DfMA, component based approach from Mace Tech
The P-DfMA construction method reshaping the London 2012 Athletes’ Village This article outlines how Mace Tech’s High Rise Solutions combines BIM, MMC and digital technology with an on-site, self-contained [...]
Neil Thomas, Director of Housing at H+H considers the current drive to MMC
Neil Thomas, Director of Housing at H+H considers the current drive to MMC Recently Neil Thomas of H+H Celcon reviewed the drive towards MMC and [...]
Thrilled to see Mark Farmer appointed by the Government as MMC Housebuilding Champion
Thrilled to see Mark Farmer appointed by the Government as MMC Housebuilding Champion Housing minister Esther McVey has named Mark Farmer, author of the influential [...]
Government responds to report on Modern Methods of Construction, P-DfMA
Government responds to report on Modern Methods of Construction and P-DfMA Following a recent report on Modern Methods of Construction from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select [...]
Thoughts from Mark Farmer, BBC Breakfast
Interesting thoughts on MMC & Modular Construction from Mark Farmer on BBC Breakfast Government Advisor, Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy and Co-Chair of Constructing Excellence echoed our [...]