11 April 2025
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are distinguished by the utilisation of new building materials and processes, while minimising labour-intensive on-site operations.
Purpose of MMC
• Increase efficiency
• Reduce waste
• Improve sustainability
• Maintain consistent quality
• Improve the construction process
Definition of MMC
MMC is typically defined as the off-site prefabrication of components/modules that are later assembled on-site.
However, MMC can refer to a variety of construction processes that can be coupled with one another or with more traditional methods of construction.
Aside from offsite prefabrication, additional MMC terms include:
3D printing: Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a modern way to produce construction components such as structural parts, walls, and even entire buildings.
3D volumetric construction: 3D volumetric construction consists of assembling prefabricated volumetric pieces or modules. These modules are usually constructed in a controlled environment, like a factory, and then brought to the construction site for assembly.
DfMA (design for manufacture and assembly): DfMA is a collection of ideas and techniques aimed at maximising the design of a product to make it easier and more cost-effective to produce and assemble.
Panelised units: Building components like walls, floors and roofs are prefabricated as panels in a controlled environment (typically a factory) and then brought to the construction site for assembly.
Traditional building large format, pre-cut products: This is a building method in which construction components are custom-cut to particular dimensions and sizes off-site and then delivered to the construction site for assembly.
Platform systems: These systems include the procedures and technology used for designing, manufacturing, and assembling prefabricated building modules.
Lightweight/lean construction: The use of lean/lightweight materials, such as composites or engineered wood products, can lower the total weight of structures while maintaining strength and longevity.
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