4. Tools and methods for off-site construction

The construction industry is increasingly mobilizing the tools and methods of the industry of the future to optimize its lifecycle. This is particularly true of off-site construction. In what follows, we will focus on the two most widely used tools: DfMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) and BIM (Building Information Modeling).

Let's start with DfMA and then look at the marriage of these two approaches.

• The DfMA

  Off-site construction incorporates a variety of innovative approaches that enable the construction of buildings and infrastructure while improving quality, productivity and lead times. Construction is designed and detailed so that part of the work is carried out off-site in a controlled manufacturing environment. By bringing a manufacturing and assembly mindset to the design...