Weththasinghe, K K and Wong, P S P (2023) Towards developing partnership models for leveraging design for manufacture and assembly for school buildings. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law, 177(2), pp. 75-90. ISSN 17514304
Abstract
The substantial efforts made in implementing design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) in construction developments thus far have been scattered. Past research has focused on the operational practice of volumetric and non-volumetric assembly, component manufacture and sub-assembly and modular building. This paper seeks to cover a comprehensive review with case studies to explore how DfMA can be leveraged in the design and delivery of school buildings. Three case studies were conducted to demonstrate how DfMA methods were applied in actual projects, identifying the challenges and issues confronted. The adopted techniques and involved challenges in school building projects were identified along with the capability and risk profiles that come with the opportunities to lead DfMA projects. Re-engineering as an aspect to engage in DfMA-led construction developments and how this may impact the current services of a construction firm were evaluated. The results reveal effective partnership models for establishing a sustainable business model for DfMA school buildings followed by a project feedback collection model. The partnership models developed provide guidance on establishing relationships to achieve the maximum potential of DfMA in school projects. The project feedback collection model promotes better circulation of lessons learned for advancement in future projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | challenges; construction; design for assembly; design for manufacture; design methods & aids; project management |
| Index terms: | design for manufacture, business model, design method, construction development, project management, modular building, design for manufacture and assembly, case study, partnership, school building, lessons learned, circulation, construction firm |
| Subjects: | project management theory and practice, professional development, partnership management, design methods, business, data collection methods, urban design, production management, manufacturing engineering, building construction, organization, construction type |
| Topics: | Urban Studies, Design Practice, Information Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Construction Technology, Stakeholder Management, Engineering Principles, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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