Roadmap on Adopting DfMA for MEP Works

By Ir WONG Chi-Kwong
Vice President of Building Engineering (MEP) Hong
Kong, AECOM HK

By Ir Dr Sam HUI
Adjunct Assistant Professor,
The University of Hong Kong

EMSD’s Contractor Forum 2022

Facilitate Wider Adoption of MiMEP &

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Roadmap on Adopting DfMA for MEP Works
EMSD Contractor Forum, March 2022
Re-industrialization
• Construction 2.0 (2018): DfMA/MiC
• The Construction Innovation and Technology
Fund (CITF) (2018)
• Technical Circular (Works) No. 6/2018 –
Buildability Evaluation System with 3S Principles
to enhance mechanization and prefabrication
• Technical Circular (Works) No. 2/2020 – Modular
Integrated Construction (MiC) for Mandatory and
Voluntary MiC Adoptions for New Building Works
with Total Construction Floor Area (CFA) larger
than 300m2

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World Economics Forum: Shaping the Future of Construction
(May 2016)

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Core Design Principles for Multitrade Integrated
Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP)

Offsite prefabrication and inspection

Multi-trade integration and module maximization

Plug and play (maximising efficiency of onsite installation

Best Benchmarking?
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Benefits of MiMEP

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Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Mindset
Design for manufacture
and assembly

Leadership and
Culture

Design for Supply Chain Change

Marketing and Business Innovation

Project Collaborate
Management

Quality Management
Onsite Assembly

Logistics

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 Recent MiMEP Development Opportunities

(CIC x HKFEMC MiMEP Trade Show 2021) CITF Mid Term Review Enhancement Jan 2022:
Permanent Secretary of Development ( Works)
Ir S H Lam, JP :機不可失 Subsidise to use 'MiMEP' under the category of 'MiC’
Funding scope and application details will be available
later

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Design Options for Prefabricated MEP Modules in Singapore

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Design Options for Prefabricated MEP Modules in the UK

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 DfMA- Driven Construction Industry
Component Platform Product
(Core Component)

P-DfMA
(Bryden Wood, 2018)

P-DfMA for MEP

Pipes and fittings Metal frame Pumps Pump skid

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 DfMA MEP in Hong Kong during the 1980s

AHU Module Stacking

DfMA MEP Elements in HSBC

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Recent Examples- Hong Kong

Pump Room Modules with Water Thermal storage tanks Cooling Tower with Access
Tanks (Courtesy of the Architectural (Courtesy of Gammon (Courtesy of JEC Engineering)
Services Department) Construction Limited)

Toilet modules for HK International Airport Prefabricated Plant Room Modules for A
(Courtesy of BYME Engineering (H.K.) Limited) Negative Pressure Isolation Ward
(Courtesy of Gammon Construction Limited) 13
Guidelines Referred

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 RIBA Plan of Work Designing for Manufacture and Assembly
Overlay
HK Inception, Feasibility and Brief Concept Design Detailed Design Documentation Construction Handover/ Post-Handover
Stages Development and Tender Close out Services

RIBA Stages  0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Core Objectives

DfMA Strategy

Suggested BIM
Tasks for DfMA

Suggested
Procurement
Tasks for DfMA

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Reference Materials- Adopting DfMA for MEP Works
• Chapter 1 – Introduction
• Chapter 2 – Inception, Feasibility and Brief Development
• Chapter 3 – Concept Design
• Chapter 4 – Detailed Design
• Chapter 5 – Documentation and Tender
• Chapter 6 – Construction
• Chapter 7 – Handover and Post-Handover Services
• Chapter 8 – MiMEP
• Appendices
1. Glossary
2. Statutory, Standards and Quality Assurance Issues
3. Further Reading
4. Reference Resources
5. Case Studies
6. Concept for DfMA MEP Standard Design Templates
7. Typical Specifications for MiMEP
For each stage,
1. Core Objectives
2. DfMA Strategies and Considerations
3. BIM Tasks
4. Procurement Tasks 16
Reference Materials- Adopting DfMA for MEP Works
(A Concise Guide)
• Chapter 1 – Fundamental Principles
• 1.1 What is DfMA?
• 1.2 DfMA in Construction
• 1.3 DfMA for MEP Works
• Chapter 2 – Planning and Design Development
• 2.1 DfMA Strategies
• 2.2 Procurement Tasks
• 2.3 Design Process
• Chapter 3 – Implementation
• 3.1 Project Administration and Management
• 3.2 Construction Process and Logistics
• 3.3 Handover and Operation
• Appendices
1. Terminology
2. Practical Examples

DfMA
MEP

Fundamental Planning and Design Implementation

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Degree of DfMA Adoption

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Important Tasks for the Adoption of DfMA for MEP Works
Stage DfMA Tasks
0 - Strategic  Consider opportunities of DfMA across portfolios of projects
Definition  Consider the impact on performance indicators & client requirements
 Select appropriate set up of the project team & procurement method
1 - Preparation &  Initiate DfMA thinking & undertake R&D on supply chain
Briefing  Consider DfMA exemplars & undertake feasibility studies
 Consider responsibility matrix of the project team members
2 - Concept  Apply DfMA in the architectural, structural & MEP concepts
Design  Rationalise MEP modules & update procurement strategy
 Consider MEP maintenance, tolerance, connections & logistics
3 - Spatial  Update construction strategy & cost plan
Coordination  Develop MEP offsite strategies and detailed design
 Consider buildability & multi-trade coordination
4 - Technical  Consider DfMA impacts on MEP systems & interfaces
Design  Develop the DfMA components & specifications
 Consider prototyping & evaluate health & safety risks
5 - Manufacturing  Update construction strategy & logistics plan
& Construction  Monitor quality of offsite manufacturing
 Consider commissioning, optimising factory acceptance testing
6 - Handover  Provide feedback on defects and DfMA process for future projects
 Consider MEP system operation & maintenance
7 – Use  Consider feedback during the in-use stage to inform future projects
 Monitor to enhance asset management & MEP fine-tuning 20
Thank you

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