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Carbon is embedded in the structure of buildings as everyone knows, but in data centres significantly more so in the M&E equipment within them.
The document makes it clear that the UK government is seeking a step change in productivity across the way we plan, design, manufacture, construct and operate.In short, everything needs to change, and the Roadmap to 2030 offers the tools to do that.
The Roadmap goes beyond MMC and DfMA, looking at a holistic approach to delivering differently, not just in terms of platform construction and the kit-of-parts, but also the processes that come with it..The broader impact of TIP 2021.The Roadmap to 2030 discusses the wider implications of the change.
It talks about disaggregated supply chains, and therefore how we might engage SMEs, or how we might lower the barrier to entry.It talks about the strong link between digital and physical, in that, once you have these components, it unlocks configurators and the potential for a digital marketplace.
TIP 2021 talks about factory-like conditions on site.. There’s been an increasing sophistication around people's understanding of modern methods of construction, in that MMC doesn't just mean offsite, and neither does platform construction (P-DfMA), We’re starting to talk much more about the real drivers.
We want our assets delivered in a way that’s better, faster and greener.Tim Coldwell highlighted IPD, describing it as a collaborative framework where multiple partners (e.g., general contractors, architects, and various consultants) work under a single multi-party contract.
This model ensures shared risks and rewards, which significantly enhances alignment and efficiency among stakeholders.This approach, which Chandos advocates for, represents a shift towards more cooperative and integrated methods in the construction industry, promising better project outcomes and sustainability.. 3.
Focus on community and inclusion:.Through various initiatives, including the use of social procurement mechanisms and community benefit agreements, Chandos leverages its projects to provide social value.