Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
What is DfMA and how does it improve not only safety and quality of a build, but also sustainability?
Buro Happold was appointed to deliver all major engineering services including Civil, Structural, and Building Services Engineering (MEP) for Everton FC’s new stadium, located on the Grade II listed Bramley Moore Dock. One of the major elements of our work was the DfMA approach to the stadium.
Lloyd Baker, UK Director, Buro Happold, said: “Buro Happold and Laing O’Rourke have exemplified excellence in the application of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) on the Everton Stadium project, achieving remarkable efficiency and quality.
“Their collaborative approach and innovative use of technology have set a new benchmark in the modern construction of stadia.”
Our work on the DfMA principles and virtual prototyping at Everton Stadium has seen the construction of a future-proof development. Through early collaboration with the contractor, we delivered a construction phase ready design model, using DfMA principles to build a virtual prototype of the building, utilising different software and workflows.
DfMA’s focus on efficiency naturally leads to the improved sustainability of construction projects. A reduction in the number of parts means less processing and, subsequently, a reduction in energy usage and carbon emissions, whilst also improving safety and quality.
Alix Waldron, Director of New Stadium Development at Everton FC, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Buro Happold’s team in helping us create and bring to life our new home.
“All staff that our team have come into contact with have been incredibly knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to help us succeed in this momentous project.”
Find out more in the video, and read the full DfMA story for Everton Stadium here: https://buro.im/EvertonDfMA
#football #EvertonFC #Liverpool #UK #engineering #BuroHappold #DfMA #sports #stadium #stadia #MEP #structuralengineering #GradeIIListed #Everton
What is DfMA and how does it improve not only safety and quality of a build, but also sustainability?
Buro Happold was appointed to deliver all major engineering services including Civil, Structural, and Building Services Engineering (MEP) for Everton FC’s new stadium, located on the Grade II listed Bramley Moore Dock. One of the major elements of our work was the DfMA approach to the stadium.
Lloyd Baker, UK Director, Buro Happold, said: “Buro Happold and Laing O’Rourke have exemplified excellence in the application of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) on the Everton Stadium project, achieving remarkable efficiency and quality.
“Their collaborative approach and innovative use of technology have set a new benchmark in the modern construction of stadia.”
Our work on the DfMA principles and virtual prototyping at Everton Stadium has seen the construction of a future-proof development. Through early collaboration with the contractor, we delivered a construction phase ready design model, using DfMA principles to build a virtual prototype of the building, utilising different software and workflows.
DfMA’s focus on efficiency naturally leads to the improved sustainability of construction projects. A reduction in the number of parts means less processing and, subsequently, a reduction in energy usage and carbon emissions, whilst also improving safety and quality.
Alix Waldron, Director of New Stadium Development at Everton FC, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Buro Happold’s team in helping us create and bring to life our new home.
“All staff that our team have come into contact with have been incredibly knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to help us succeed in this momentous project.”
Find out more in the video, and read the full DfMA story for Everton Stadium here: https://buro.im/EvertonDfMA
#football #EvertonFC #Liverpool #UK #engineering #BuroHappold #DfMA #sports #stadium #stadia #MEP #structuralengineering #GradeIIListed #Everton
