BIMForum DfMA Symposium
DfMA: From Concept to Reality
Advancing Manufacturing-Driven Building Delivery
📅 September 29-30, 2026
📍 NIBS Conference room, Washington DC.
Call for presentations Open – submit by COB 05/17/2026
OVERVIEW
Industrialized construction – including modular, prefabrication, and offsite manufacturing – is transforming how buildings are designed and delivered.
But success requires more than tools.
It requires early decisions, aligned delivery strategies, and fabrication-ready information.
DfMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) connects design, construction, and manufacturing enabling teams to deliver projects faster, safer, and with greater certainty.
BIMForum DfMA Symposium @ NIBS new conference center in Washington DC focuses on how to make DfMA work—consistently and at scale.
WHY ATTEND
Join industry leaders across the full project lifecycle to explore:
- When DfMA decisions must begin
- How owners enable (or constrain) manufacturing-driven delivery
- Translating design intent into fabrication-ready information
- Offsite production and onsite integration workflows
- Coordination, standards, and digital handoffs
- Real-world case studies and measurable outcomes
💡 Expect practical insights, candid discussions, and actionable takeaways.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This one-day conference follows the DfMA lifecycle framework:
1. Early Design & Feasibility
2. Design Development & Documentation
3. Fabrication & Manufacturing
4. Assembly & Site Integration
The program includes:
- 🎤 Keynote presentations
- 🧠 Owner and industry perspectives
- 📊 Case studies
- 🗣 Panel discussions
- ⚡ Rapid-fire technology sessions
SCHEDULE (September 29 & 30 2026)
🕗 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
| Time (TBC) | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Opening Keynote |
| Lifecycle Sessions | |
| Break | |
| Panel Discussion | |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch |
| Rapid-Fire Tech Talks | |
| Integrated Case Study | |
| Closing Remarks | |
| 2:30 – BI | OpenBIM Session |
Detailed agenda and speakers coming soon.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Owners and Developers
- Architects and Engineers
- Contractors and Construction Managers
- Fabricators and Manufacturers
- BIM and Digital Delivery Leaders
If your organization is pursuing industrialized construction, prefabrication, or manufacturing-driven delivery, this event is designed for you.
SPEAKERS (Call for presentations – open COB 05/17/26)
We are currently confirming keynote and invited speakers across:
- Industry leaders in DfMA and industrialized construction
- Owners driving manufacturing-informed delivery
- Technology innovators supporting digital workflows
👉 Interested in speaking?[Submit your interest ]
REGISTRATION TBC
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to support and engage with industry leaders in DfMA and digital delivery.
Opportunities include:
- Event sponsorship
- Technology presentations
- Brand visibility across BIMForum and NIBS
👉 [Contact us for sponsorship details]
LOCATION
📍 NIBS, Washington DC
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