Episode 4: What is DfMA and why should I care?

This final video spotlights design for manufacture and assembly’s (DfMA) move from niche to mainstream and how it’s enabling the industrialization of construction. Autodesk’s Steve Butler and Josh Lobel talk about how the industry has evolved from off-site prefabrication to multitrade modular assembly, then to multitrade volumetric assemblies, and, finally, to the design-led process that is DfMA. The video brings to life the key benefits of adopting DfMA-it’s not just about cost savings-and how you can maximize the opportunity to become a DfMA leader.
Topic Tracker:
00:50-What is DfMA?
02:44-How has the industry evolved toward DfMA?
03:15-A look at the base process: off-site prefabrication (cost- and safety-driven construction)
04:02-The next evolution: multitrade modular assembly (schedule-driven construction)
06:40-Followed by: multitrade volumetric assemblies (optimization-driven design and construction)
07:55-The final phase of evolution: DfMA (outcome-driven design and construction) and why it’s a complete shift in paradigm
10:10-The industry trends that are driving the move to DfMA
12:30-The importance of digital sophistication and data maturity
13:45-How Autodesk can help you move toward a mature DfMA workflow
About the speakers:
Steve Butler, Senior Industry Strategy Manager-MEP Design and Fabrication, Autodesk
Steve maximizes his varied career working for consultants, contractors, and manufacturers in MEP design and engineering to set the vision and strategy for Autodesk’s MEP design technology.
Josh Lobel, Sales Development Executive, Autodesk
With broad experience in construction and deep knowledge of digital transformation, Josh helps demystify concepts related to computational (generative) design, industrialized construction, and digital twins.