Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)
A design approach that optimizes buildings for factory production and efficient on-site assembly.
DfMA is an engineering philosophy that considers manufacturing and assembly constraints from the earliest design stages. In modular construction, DfMA ensures that modules can be efficiently produced on factory lines, transported within legal road limits, and quickly assembled on-site. It often involves standardized connection details, repetitive module types, and integration of MEP systems.