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Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are increasingly recognized as a key pathway toward improving productivity, quality, sustainability, and digital integration within the construction industry. However, many architectural firms and project stakeholders continue to face challenges in integrating MMC approaches into traditional project delivery workflows, particularly during early stage planning and design. This presentation will introduce an ongoing collaborative research initiative led by the University of New Brunswick’s Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) in partnership with the National Research Council Canada (NRC), and BDP Quadrangle, focused on understanding and supporting the architect’s role in enabling MMC adoption across the Canadian construction industry.
Sadaf is a Digital Research Specialist at the UNB Off-site Construction Research Centre. A Master of Science in Construction Engineering graduate from the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal, Quebec. She completed her B.Sc. and her first M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering.
In her role she is responsible for research and development of software solutions for various OCRC projects related to BIM, VDC, augmented and mixed reality, as well as making decisions about development, the research approach, areas of focus, and technical solutions for the team.
She's been working in the engineering field since 2014, and during that time, she's held different roles including Junior Project Manager and Architectural Designer in different residential and commercial buildings. She's also done Architectural Photography as part of her work.
Her master's thesis focuses on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) challenges in the construction industry. Sadaf aims to use her previous industry and academic experience to contribute effectively to various projects at OCRC.
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are increasingly recognized as a key pathway toward improving productivity, quality, sustainability, and digital integration within the construction industry. However, many architectural firms and project stakeholders continue to face challenges in integrating MMC approaches into traditional project delivery workflows, particularly during early stage planning and design. This presentation will introduce an ongoing collaborative research initiative led by the University of New Brunswick’s Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) in partnership with the National Research Council Canada (NRC), and BDP Quadrangle, focused on understanding and supporting the architect’s role in enabling MMC adoption across the Canadian construction industry.
