DfMA: From Concept to Reality
Call for Presentations
BIMForum invites proposals for presentations at DfMA: From Concept to Reality, a focused industry conference examining how Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is being implemented across the building lifecycle.
As industrialized construction, off-site fabrication, and manufacturing-informed workflows expand, DfMA is increasingly central to improving predictability, productivity, and performance. Yet implementation remains inconsistent and often disconnected from procurement, information standards, and contractual frameworks.
This conference seeks practical, experience-based presentations that advance industry understanding of how DfMA works in real projects.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking case studies, implementation frameworks, and research-informed insights that address:
Early Design & Feasibility
- When and how DfMA decisions are initiated
- Owner strategy and procurement alignment
- Feasibility analysis and business case development
Design Development & Documentation
- Transition from design intent to fabrication-ready information
- Coordination between designers and fabricators
- Information requirements supporting manufacturing
Fabrication & Manufacturing
- Off-site production workflows
- Model-based fabrication and digital integration
- Supply chain coordination and risk management
Design Development & Documentation
- Field logistics and sequencing
- Tolerance management and quality control
- Commissioning and operational handoff
We welcome presentations that candidly address challenges, lessons learned, and measurable outcomes — not only successes.
Who Should Submit
Owners and developers
Architects and engineers
Contractors and construction managers
Fabricators and manufacturers
BIM and digital delivery leaders
Researchers and industry collaborators
Preferred Proposal Characteristics
Strong submissions will be Grounded in actual projects – completed or currently under way
Panels representing multiple stakeholders (e.g., owner + designer + contractor + fabricator) are encouraged.
Ties to sustainability / carbon reduction encouraged
Intended Outcomes
This conference aims to:
- Establish a shared vocabulary around DfMA implementation
- Identify repeatable, scalable practices
- Clarify intersections between DfMA, digital delivery, and standards
- Inform broader industry coordination efforts
Call for Presentations
Open until COB August 14, 2026