Our approach will generate a density of information that we can make use of throughout the design and build process (including planning) – and then beyond construction, into the operation of buildings and ultimately their end of life.
http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesLean construction for a smarter, more sustainable future.The term ‘Platforms,’ most commonly used in manufacturing, refers to a process whereby sets of components or assemblies can be put together in a multitude of different ways to create a multitude of different products..
In the context of the built environment, the most basic goal of Platform construction (P-DfMA) is to drive value within the sector - to apply the lessons of manufacturing to construction, and do what we do better, more efficiently and more productively.However, the concurrent benefits of adopting a Platform approach are much more wide-reaching; the transformation of a construction industry in crisis and the creation of a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of building for both ourselves and our planet.. Building our future with sustainable infrastructure.Platform Design for Manufacture and Assembly (P-DfMA) offers a unique opportunity to refocus an industry beset by problems: low productivity, poor value, an aging workforce and not enough new workers.
Operating in this current state, the construction industry simply can’t meet the needs of the future.Our global population is increasing rapidly – it’s estimated to reach 11.5 billion by 2050.
So there’s an unavoidable need to create high-quality and sustainable infrastructure for vast numbers of people, including housing, education, healthcare and transport.
At the same time, our environment demands change, with the building and construction industry contributing a staggering 39% of global carbon emissions.As we have evolved this approach over the years, we’ve extended it to include many more pharmaceutical engineering projects, as well as a wide range of other sectors, from heavy industry to prisons.. Part of our role is to act as pharmaceutical plant design consultants.
What we aim to do is make sure that projects are well aligned with business requirements; to define and design future assets that translate a company’s strategic objectives into tangible manufacturing facilities – and provide added value.The key point here is that we put a great deal of effort into defining the business needs.
That is, after all, why we're doing the project.. We also invest effort into constantly assessing how well our design solutions match those needs.This has often resulted in solutions that require no capital expenditure at all, because we find different ways of meeting the requirements..
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