Modular Coordination (MC)

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The introduction of Modular Coordination in the industry not only provides dimensional basis for the coordination of dimensions and of those buildings incorporating them, but also it acts as a tool towards rationalization and industrialization of the building industry. Modular Coordination in Buildings is not a new concept. It is well documented in the Malaysian Standard MS 10064: Part I -10: 2001.

Modular Coordination is essentially based on the use of modules (basic module and multi-modules) and a reference system to define coordinating spaces and zones for building elements and for the components which form them. There are standard rules to abide by - Rules for locating building elements within the reference system; Rules for sizing building components in order to determine their work sizes; Rules for defining preferred sizes for building components and coordinating dimensions for buildings.

The application of Modular Coordination may be applied to the design, manufacture and assembly of buildings, their components and installations, and it affects the twin factors of position and dimension. For each participant in the building team, it can allow a relative independence in decision making with the common dimensional language. Therefore, where ever it is necessary to position and size components and to ensure their fit with minimum on-site modification and materials wastage, modular co-ordination is found to be essential. On the other hand, Modular Coordination may be applied to a wide range of building technologies, ranging from component building through partial prefabrication to rationalized traditional building methods. Additionally, components which are coordinated on a modular basis may be used in renovation programs.