DfMA for net zero carbon

13 November 2024 , Webinar Add to calendar

Discover different perspectives on the importance of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) for reducing carbon via the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) at this webinar developed by BOS in collaboration CIRIA’s Driving Net Zero Carbon Community of Practice.

Background

DfMA is a key part of the Construction Industrialisation process, the pre-cursor to MMC and offsite and until it becomes mainstream the full potential of MMC and offsite construction techniques will never be realised. The term describes two separate processes – Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

DFM is more closely associated with product development to improve the quality of products and reduce their cost. In the construction sector it is more about standardisation and sometimes referred to as P-DfMA, with the P standing for Platform, a technique widely used in the automotive industry.

DFA is the technique used to make assembly simpler with fewer standardised parts consequently reducing assembly costs. Better quality combined with lean construction can help reduce carbon during all stages of a project.

This free* webinar will explain the process, consider how it can influence net zero, and provide clear examples of carbon reduction. Speakers will be drawn from across the construction sector including clients, consultants, manufacturers and contractors.

*Free to attend for BOS and CIRIA members, and members of CIRIA’s Driving Net Zero Carbon Community of Practice.

Sponsorship opportunities

For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tam Simmons.

Why attend

  • Understand the process
  • See how DfMA aids carbon reduction
  • Learn from experienced practioners
  • Earn valuable CPD

Who should attend

  • Everyone in the construction sector with an interest in DfMA and Construction Industrialisation.

Agenda

10:00 Welcome and introduction
Dr Kat Ibbotson, Director, Strategic Advisory, WSP and Chair, CIRIA Driving Net Zero Carbon Community of Practice

Speakers introduced by:
Sam Hopkins, Associate | NWY Property, Science & Industry, Arup and Chair, BUILDOFFSITE Built Environment Working Group

10:10 What is DfMA?
Dale Sinclair, Director, Head of Digital Innovation, WSP 

10:30 Client perspective: Why is DfMA important?
Calum Barrett, Head of Construction Engineering & Assurance, Transport for London (Invited)

10:50 Design stage: Why is DfMA important?
Franco Piva, Founder and Technical Director, Ergodomus

11:10 Manufacturer stage: Why is DfMA important?
Steve Chesters, Director, Hadley Group

11:30 DfMA case study: Timber Square
Peter Fisher, Director, Bennetts Associates (Invited)

11:50 DfMA and digital twins
Eva Magnisali, Founder and Chief Executive, DataForm Lab

12:10 Interactive discussion and Q&A
Moderated by: Dr Kat Ibbotson, Director, Strategic Advisory, WSP and Chair, CIRIA Driving Net Zero Carbon Community of Practice

12:25 Closing remarks

Additional Information

Fees and Booking
BUILDOFFSITE members – Free to attend – Complete and return the booking form to Charlotte Draper
CIRIA members – Free to attend – Register here
CIRIA’s Driving Net Zero Forum Community of Practice members – Free to attend – Register here
Non-members – £75 + VAT – Register here

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