We took SEISMIC, our school design app, to a primary school in Hackney.
Aligning internal spaces with process equipment minimises unnecessary spans..While right-sizing may increase envelope complexity, these costs are typically outweighed by the long-term benefits.. Bridging the Gap Between Design and Manufacturing.
Rationalising and optimising the design against process requirements allows for greater use of prefabricated components.. Standardising repeatable design elements.can increase prefabrication, including:.• Structural frames and slabs (e.g., precast concrete or steel).. • Panelised wall and roof systems.. • Packaged utility plants (e.g., containerised systems).. • Multi-trade pipe racks and risers.. • Modular staff amenities and welfare areas.. Prefabrication transforms construction into a manufacturing-like process, with pre-assembled components enabling faster, more predictable on-site assembly..
Designers should collaborate with suppliers early to ensure prefabricated components are fit for purpose and deliver intended benefits.. Unlocking Programme Benefits with Prefabrication.Programme acceleration is a key driver for battery plants, where producing the first batches is a critical milestone.
Prefabricated components help accelerate construction by allowing work to be completed off-site, ahead of schedule..
However, challenges such as transport and installation of large components (e.g., multi-trade pipe racks) must be addressed early.* - Bryden Wood's female architects make up 54% of the architectural team, which is significantly higher than the Architects' Journal stats for AJ100 practices in 2019, which states the average to be 34%.
Bryden Wood's female engineers make up 14% of the team, which is higher than the Women's Engineering Society's stats for 2018, which gives a figure of 12.37% female engineers in the UKSustainability has long been an integral part of our design approach.We believe the design and construction industry needs to change and find new, sustainable, high quality and cost effective solutions for our towns and cities.
Our architects and engineers are driven to create a highly productive, digitally-led industry, which improves the sustainability, efficiency and aesthetic quality of all aspects of the built environment.The ensuing benefit lowers the financial and carbon cost of assets to business and society.
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