Process engineering in practice: GSK’S Parma facility design and Factory in a Box.
This, of course, runs counter to how many architects and engineers work today.Normally in design and construction, a client hires an architect with a predefined brief in hand.
The very descriptor –brief– points to a system that diminishes the basis of a project, marginalising it to a minor, condensed idea rather than an expansive and radial statement of purpose.Design to Value, on the other hand, asks that clients rather approach every project with a question, or set of problems, to be solved – not a directive.The architect’s role is to define the core problem and then to find innovative solutions.. To purchase this book, visit.In this episode of our Built Environment Matters podcast, Jaimie Johnston MBE catches up with Brett Rogers, CEO of construction supply chain company, Katalyst DI.. Click the 'play button' above to listen in, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.
When we integrate supply chain data into the design and construction process, we unlock the possibility of Tesla-like margins.. ‘Normal’ design is usually a linear process, with bespoke supply chains engaged at a late stage.However, as large serial clients adopt more standardised designs to improve efficiency on construction projects, the benefit of getting closer to supply chain partners is becoming clear..
Collecting even simple information about lead times, inventory, and production status helps to identify potential supply problems and enables owners to make more informed decisions.
Using a system that.For example, neighbouring tenancies may currently rely on staff crossing through the new lab to reach a second means of escape, which might no longer be possible.
Similarly, labs in office buildings can result in additional occupancy types (‘purpose groups’ in the UK) and will therefore drive the need for additional fire compartments.. Possible solutions could include storing materials or siting labs on ground or lower floors, local gas generation (to reduce peak volumes), detection, shut-off and alarm systems, local extract or natural ventilation, and it may be necessary to divide labs up into smaller compartments to keep hazardous material quantities below acceptable limits.In the UK it can also be useful to appoint a specialist Approved Inspector rather than go through the Local Authority Building Control.
This will often accelerate the project, which is particularly important in the life science industry, and they will be more familiar with labs and specialist standards that can be more forgiving (e.g.Of course, there are a wide range of other health, safety, and environmental regulations to incorporate, as well as the possibility of insurance or employer standards and recommendations that can, for example, dictate sprinklers even when this isn’t a legal necessity.. 9.
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