RIAI Research and Policy: Design for Manufacture and Assembly

RIAI Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Guidance

The DfMA suite of guidance comprises of the following documentation:

- RIAI Design for Manufacture and Assembly - DfMA Report 
- DfMA Overlay to the RIAI Plan of Work
- DfMA Overlay to the RIAI Plan of Work Summary Chart

Maximising the benefits of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) during the lifecycle of a project requires DfMA to form a core part of the design process. 

The report summarises the benefits and barriers to the adoption of design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA) to support modern methods of construction (MMC) in Ireland from the perspective of the architectural profession. This report sits alongside the accompanying overlay document which provides more detailed analysis of how the architectural profession can harness good design for manufacturing and assembly to facilitate offsite development throughout each of the RIAI Work Stages, and into construction without losing design quality.

It is hoped that these guidelines will provide direction to the architectural profession and other design practitioners in their individual journeys to embed the principles of three strands: DfMA, sustainability and digital delivery in MMC projects undertaken, for MMC adoption. 

Published: October 2022