Pre-manufacturing (3D primary structural systems)

Modern Methods of Construction, Introducing the MMC definition framework, published by Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) in 2019 defines 7 categories for MMC:

• Category 1 – Pre-manufacturing (3D primary structural systems).
• Category 2 – Pre-manufacturing (2D primary structural systems).
• Category 3 – Pre-manufacturing components (non-systemised primary structure).
• Category 4 – Additive manufacturing (structural and non-structural)
• Category 5 – Pre-manufacturing (non structural assemblies and sub-assemblies).
• Category 6 – Traditional building product led site labour reduction / productivity improvements.
• Category 7 – Site process led site labour reduction / productivity / assurance improvements.

Category 1 – Pre-Manufacturing (3D primary structural systems) is defined as:

‘A systematised approach based on volumetric construction involving the production of three-dimensional units in controlled factory conditions prior to final installation. Volumetric units can be brought to the final site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed, all ready for installation.

The system includes structural performance. Full volumetric units in apartment buildings can include apartment space and common area space. Mini volumetric structural units can include bathroom pods and the like which are structurally stacked and loaded.’

Ref https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/modern-methods-of-construction-working-group-developing-a-definition-framework

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