We apply the principles of our Design to Value approach internally as well as externally, because we know the exceptional value it creates..
Iris emphasises the importance of this approach for the built environment.She explains that lean construction aims to deliver exactly what the customer wants in the shortest time with minimal waste, though achieving this requires balancing often conflicting objectives.
Her insights into lean construction as a mindset, rather than just a set of techniques, underscore its potential to revolutionize the construction industry by focusing on continuous improvement and efficiency.. 2.Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) & collaborative approaches:.The podcast highlights the significance of IPD and collaborative methods in construction.
It delves into how breaking down silos and encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration leads to more holistic, efficient, and innovative building processes.There is a conversation about contracts like the integrated form of agreement developed by.
(Chief of Staff & EVP at Boldt Construction) and how this illustrates the move towards shared risk and reward, encouraging all parties to work together towards a common goal.. 3.
The role of standardisation and modularisation:.The industry already generates 23% of the UK’s total turnover and employs 5.6 million people, but more are needed.
In fact, there’s an annual shortfall of around 59,000 graduates and technicians against available roles.This shortfall is acutely felt in construction because trained engineers are often lured away into the tech industry where their ability to think around a problem, and solve technical challenges is highly prized.. Engineering within Bryden Wood.
At Bryden Wood, engineers are key members of integrated teams and work closely with architects, computational designers, data analysts and mathematical modellers.It’s a powerful combination of skill sets that finds innovative solutions to design challenges.
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