What does MDC mean in CONSTRUCTION

MDC stands for Modular Design Construction. It is a type of construction process in which structures are designed and constructed using prefabricated components made off-site.

Using MDC offers many advantages over traditional, on-site construction, such as shorter project timelines, lower costs due to reduced labor and material costs, improved workplace safety due to less need for heavy equipment operation, improved final product quality due to factory assembly with greater precision than manual assembly and more efficient use of resources thanks to increased reuse potential.

Projects tend to be completed in significantly less time when using MDC compared to traditional on-site construction. As the components are manufactured before hand and assembly only needs to occur on site, there is often a reduction of up to 50% in project timeline as opposed to traditional methods.

Not necessarily - while it can seem like an upfront cost savings with traditional build methods, when taking into account the various associated expenses including labor needed for manual assembly, transportation and additional materials required, overall costs can end up being much higher with this method. However, with Modular Design Construction the cost savings from reduced labor and material costs as well as decreased project timeline usually results in significant cost savings overall.

There are some drawbacks that should be considered when deciding whether or not to use Modular Design Construction for a project including limited design options (as the components are made off site by a manufacturer), lack of flexibility in meeting changing needs or accommodating changes during the project lifecycle and difficulties associated with transportation of large modules over long distances or through narrow roads or bridges that may not be able navigate heavy loads safely.