This iterative process might appear familiar, but what makes the Design to Value method different is that the focus is not simply on developing a detailed description of a solution to allow someone to build it.
It simplifies complexity and creates systems in the place of custom requirements at every level, presenting a much more straightforward foundation on which to adopt new safety requirements..The Construction Innovation Hub’s ‘.
Defining the Need.’ analysis of the Government estate identified the most common elements with the greatest potential to deliver the required assets – this was a precursor to the Construction Playbook’s ‘Harmonise, digitise, rationalise’ policy.One insight was that 3 structural typologies represent most of the Government estate.
These typologies were called Platforms because they embody the common features of multiple assets: structural grids, beams, columns, connectors, slabs etc.Behind these commonalities lies a common kit of components, a much smaller set of components vs bespoke, traditional construction.. A limited number of components streamlines compliance.
The analysis showed that in fact 70% of the public sector estate could be delivered by one structural platform: a mid-span c.8m structural solution.
As platforms ‘lock down’ the set of component specifications that sit behind design, this reduces the set of technical variables and requirements.There is plenty to think about, but I hope we can continue the debate and, together, create the common vision that will add a whole new dimension to our journey of transformation.. To learn more about our Design to Value approach and Modern Methods of Construction, sign up for our monthly newsletter here:.
http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesA hospital is many things.A place of anxiety and relief, illness and joy.
But also a place of catering, deliveries, laundry and car parking..It must be as efficient as possible, and house some of the most advanced technology in the world, and yet feel human and welcoming.