the difference between the external air temperature and the chilled water outlet temperature.
Design to Value.approach: considering how the benefits promised by MMC can be maximised to deliver better outcomes for clients, contractors, end users and society as a whole.. To learn more about our Design to Value approach to design and construction, sign up for our monthly newsletter here:.
http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesAt Bryden Wood, we strive to create exceptional design solutions that deliver better value for clients and a better built environment for society.Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) has long been part of our philosophy and it is exciting to see an increasing focus on DfMA in the construction industry around the world.My recent article.
“Construction Platforms for Asia: Thoughts on the DfMA Journey in Asia-Pacific”.discussed some recent developments in my region but the interest in using DfMA on construction projects to drive benefits related to cost and programme, quality, productivity, health and safety and sustainability is growing worldwide.. As DfMA grows from a niche topic into a mainstream conversation in the construction industry, more and more government and private sector stakeholders are getting involved developing strategies and finding opportunities.
However, there is a fundamental challenge hindering newcomers to DfMA and MMC – understanding what these terms actually mean.. Confusion is a barrier to change: talking about Modern Methods of Construction.
The DfMA landscape is littered with acronyms, abbreviations and terminology that is often poorly defined and even more poorly understood.The key benefits we bring to contractors and projects are:.
Adjust role to fit actual project needs (integration and gap filling).Integrated detailing and performance design (useful version of 'façade engineering').
Focus on fabrication and construction.'Architectural standardisation'.
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