However, implementing.
Volumetric DfMA solutions have their applications and it has been great to see some successful projects delivered in this way, however there is a growing awareness that PPVC/MiC is not a one-size-fits-all solution to every construction problem but rather one possible tool in a spectrum of opportunities afforded by DfMA.. At Bryden Wood, we believe there is a way to deliver a wide spectrum of building types efficiently, safely and productively using standardised components.For more than two decades Bryden Wood has been breaking down buildings to kits of component parts and looking for ways to deliver different types of projects using the same constituent parts.
This work has culminated in our Platforms approach to building, developed in close consultation with the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) which recently led to the UK Government issuing a call for evidence on a Platform approach for DfMA (P-DfMA).. We define a platform as a set of components used for creating a range of products.An analogy in the manufacturing sector would be a set of mechanical parts that is used to create the standardised chassis that sits inside many different models of car.Recent decades have seen rapid change in manufacturing efficiency driven by whole sectors working with a defined range of components to enable rapid innovation to take place.
Mass production encourages continual improvement in component design and manufacture, speeding up product evolution..Conclusion: Construction Platforms, a Way Forward.
The central concept of volumetric methodologies such as PPVC and MiC is to retain conventional construction practices but simply relocate them away from building sites and into factories.
Conversely, Bryden Wood’s Platform approach has the potential to deliver the fundamental industry transformation that both Singapore and Hong Kong are striving for.From designing flexible, modular manufacturing systems to implementing continuous production processes, these approaches can help industries achieve decarbonisation goals faster and more efficiently.. 3.
Accelerate Pharma: A platform for cross-sector collaboration.Jaimie discussed Bryden Wood's role in convening leading pharmaceutical companies, such as GSK, Sanofi, Roche, and AstraZeneca, through the.
Accelerate Pharmaceuticals.This initiative aims to foster a collaborative environment where companies can collectively address common engineering challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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