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, offsite manufacture and onsite assembly.
We have actively tracked the emerging documentation and our answer to this is to develop the MFS i–Form Solution – our P-DfMA approach to MMC.
MMC Reports, Guidelines & Documentation
June 2020. This research analyses how the entire ecosystem of construction will change, how much value is at risk for incumbents, and how companies can move fast to adapt to and, in fact, create a new industry structure. The COVID-19 crisis will accelerate change that has already started to occur at scale. The research suggests that the industry will look radically different five to ten years from now.
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
SECBE Awards Summit 2021
Norman Hinckes joins the other finalists from the SECBE Offsite Category for the Summit Discussion Panel. Offsite Finalists Panel Discussion 1st July 2021 Topic: Time, cost and [...]
2021 Offsite Awards Finalists in 3 Categories
MFS & The i-Form Solution™ announced as 2021 Offsite Awards Finalists in three major categories: Contractor of the Year, Best Use of Concrete Technology & Product Innovation. We [...]
Finalists and Panelists in the SECBE Awards 2021
MFS are SECBE Awards Finalists in the Offsite Category for the MFS i-Form Solution™ and Norman joins the Offsite Discussion Panel. Norman joins the Offsite Panel Discussion [...]
“Construction Live” on Sustainability 6th May 2021
On 6th May 2021 Norman joined the panel of experts on the first Construction Live event on the subject of 'Built in Sustainability' Hosted by leading [...]
Busting MMC Myths with Stephen Wightman of Faithful + Gould
Stephen Wightman of Faithful+Gould busts some common MMC Myths Every so often we see an article that really communicates exactly what we are saying on a daily basis. [...]
2021 – looking better already!
MFS are very pleased to be working on three exciting projects in early 2021 2020 was an interesting year and we definitely felt the impact of Covid-19. However, [...]
Norman speaker at “Construction Live” 6th May 2021
Join Norman and the panel of experts for a free forum on the subject of 'Built in Sustainability' The panel will be defining what it is and how [...]
New i-Form Solution™ Video
Video: The MFS i-Form Solution™ in Action at our Ampersand Apartments Project Norman Hinckes, MFS MD "The MFS i-Form Solution™ is our P-DfMA approach to MMC and we were [...]
What a Difference a Crane Makes!
Remote Controlled Mini Cranes requiring only Two Operatives TWO workers + ONE mini-crane = at least twice the traditional output per day A typical MFS gang consists of [...]
Norman presents to Ashford Borough Council
Norman Hinckes Presents the MFS i-Form Solution™ to Ashford Borough Council Development Forum 21st January 2021 Our MD, Norman Hinckes was invited as the guest speaker at [...]