Andrew Lian

Andrew Lian is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Design, University of Western Australia, where he contributes to the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program for final-year students. He is Director of Alda Consultants, specializing in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) for buildings, and previously served as Global Director of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) at Ramboll. With dual qualifications in Architecture (BArch, First Class Honours) and Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Western Australia, his expertise spans international consulting projects in Australia, Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

• Education: BArch (First Class Hons) and MBA from University of Western Australia

His research focuses on offsite manufacturing and assembly systems for buildings, emphasizing modular construction and innovative building technologies. He actively engages with international conferences and industry collaborations to advance DfMA practices globally.

Consulting & Professional Background:

• Former owner of Woods Bagot, an international architectural firm
• Registered Architect in Western Australia
• Consultant for major construction projects across Asia and the Middle East

Labs/Teams: Leads Alda Consultants, focusing on DfMA implementation and offsite construction strategies for large-scale building projects.