I believe the lack of clarity around nomenclature in the DfMA landscape has become a major barrier to change.
Surrounding these are the supporting activities and tools which inform and leverage the physical components: spatial analysis, digital tools, and delivery.. ‘Spatial Analysis’.uses data from projects or programmes to create insight into what should be included in the physical ‘kit of parts’.
This will help to ‘develop and adopt shared requirements and common standards’ as described in the ‘harmonise, digitise and rationalise’ policy.. Spatial Analysis considers the requirements of the spaces that make up assets (lighting, air change rates, thermal comfort, acoustics and so on).It also includes details of the technical performance of the physical components that make them..This is a key step in defining a Platform but also in creating a digital marketplace.
Specifications like these provide a precise and consistent brief for manufacturers to respond to.They provide an objective way to compare and choose between products.. As we move away from procuring for lowest cost and start to make more value-based judgements, this becomes even more important.
One of the Construction Innovation Hub’s core themes is Value: ‘driving better social, environmental and economic outcomes through value-based decision making’.. Meeting the technical requirements would be the entry criteria for a vendor, evidenced through aspects such as CQP (.
Construction Quality Planning.Now that this new model of working is finally becoming a reality, we need to push forward, focusing our efforts on proving the benefits, propagating the methodology, and enabling it to spread across the sector.
In order to fully drive the change we’re seeking, we need to start delivering real projects.That’s when we’ll really start getting the level of information we can use and build upon for best effect..
The Forge, London.Bryden Wood’s work with Landsec on The Forge in London represents just such an exciting opportunity and case study.
(Editor: Eco Chargers)