Further, standardisation allows us to do a better job of integrating our mechanical and electrical engineering systems, which then has the knock-on effect of reducing the overall volume of a building by 30-40%.
We’re already working hard with concrete manufacturers to find the lowest carbon form of concrete we can possibly use.We’re talking to steel manufacturers about the types of steel which will be made by electric arc furnaces powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
We’re evaluating whether it’s viable to grow enough forests to build buildings using timber.All of these issues must be addressed now.. Modern construction for the next generation.Finally, there is the question of the workforce itself.
At present, there simply aren’t enough young people coming into the construction industry.Construction isn’t seen as an attractive option by the next generation, who would prefer to work in tech.
Their idea of construction involves standing in muddy boots, trying to build things in the rain.
It’s vital that we change that perception, because this young generation of gamers already have many of the skills we now need in the industry.Adopting a Design to Value approach means understanding that the most efficient route to the most efficient solution is first to make sure you analyse and understand the commercial opportunity (or requirement) from every angle.
Metrics such as capital cost and return on investment, for example, don’t define how well an asset functions in the world.There is much more to it than that.
Design that is fully rooted in a Design to Value methodology should also consider criteria such as the expected lifetime of components and materials, as well as aspects such as location, climate change, or the wellbeing of the workforce.. Maximising the value of an asset is finding the right balance of a wide range of criteria.. As an approach, Design to Value (DtV) is well understood and applied in the manufacturing industries, and its application is richly informative and highly effective for construction.It leads to objective analysis of every aspect of a process, every element of resource requirement, energy consumption, knowledge, and cost.