In Cambridge and Oxford for example (two of the UK’s main life science hubs), demand for labs now outstrips available supply by nearly a hundred to one.
Understanding work density and takt planning:.The concept of work density is introduced as a way to measure the amount of work done in a specific area over time.
This metric is crucial for takt planning, a method used to increase efficiency on construction sites by creating a steady workflow.Iris explains how understanding and applying these concepts can lead to faster, more predictable, and higher-quality construction projects..This podcast offers a comprehensive view of the future of construction, emphasising the need for lean principles, collaboration, standardisation, technological integration, and advanced planning methodologies.In this episode, Head of Global Systems,.
Jaimie Johnston MBE., explores how Platform II is setting new benchmarks in the construction industry.
Discover the innovative strategies behind the design and implementation of The Forge, the first building constructed using the P-DfMA approach, and understand how Platform II is not just a concept, but a practical solution shaping the future of construction.. Click the 'play button' above to listen in, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.
Shift from volumetric modular to platform approach:.‘We understood...the scale and the spans that the structure would require’ he says.
This enabled the development of a system which is ‘a hybrid, precast concrete and steel system specifically for Circle,’ one which follows the ‘grain’ and ‘functional requirements,’ of all the spaces to be contained within the building.‘This made the delivery of the building faster,’ says Wood.
‘It made the quality of the building higher and the accuracy of the building higher, and it made this efficiency repeatable on future projects with relative ease.’ Notably, he says, the process also enabled ‘an understanding of the potential scale and efficiency of the building much earlier than normally possible.’.Maswiken recognises that the building’s sense of spaciousness comes from the fact that the hospital benefits from such a ‘well thought out design.’ ‘We’re very lucky with our building and the set up,’ he says.
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