If we begin to dig deeper at this root and help stakeholders to work together differently to make sure they have this common understanding, we will not only improve the way projects are delivered but also the way people feel about their experience working on a project.. 2.
It’s not enough just to measure cost and time.We need to make a strong case for the other value outcomes as well, including productive growth and social value..
Finally, we need to have a certain amount of flexibility on the journey to meeting our goals.It’s critical to know where we’re heading, but we shouldn’t rush down the wrong path for political expediency or short-term measures.We’ve got to be able to respond to emerging needs, placing greater emphasis on what may be required at any point, be that lowering carbon emissions, social value, or any other value driver, and we’ve got to respond in the right way and at the right pace, so we don’t get taken off course.
It requires collaboration and the convening power of the Construction Leadership Council will be crucial to that.. BIM and digital twins.We’ve been watching this process evolve over time, with BIM focused on digitising the design and construction of projects.
What we’re really aiming for though, is a future state where we’re able to understand and measure and digitise the actual performance of built assets.
At that stage, we’ll be able to use the data to create insights beyond one particular project.On the contrary, we believe construction Platforms and DfMA will deliver better, more holistically designed, individual assets.
Not cookie-cutter buildings.A key aspect of a Platforms approach to design is the notion that we standardise at component level, but allow complete freedom at asset level.
A standardised kit of parts, coupled with the use of machines to eliminate repetitive tasks, will give architects and designers more time to spend exploring outcomes and adding value.This will, in turn, allow them to create refined, client-specific designs which are every bit as aesthetically pleasing and unique as buildings designed by traditional methods.
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