Replacing coal: process.
With Platform construction we know exactly which components will go into a building.As a result, we’re able to give considerably more care and consideration to the design, procurement and construction of each individual part.
Platform construction offers us a wide range of improvements when compared to traditional construction — it’s faster, safer and more cost effective, for a start.However, one of the biggest benefits Platform construction offers is to give us more control, which ultimately facilitates meaningful embodied carbon savings..When we look to use sustainable design techniques to reduce embodied carbon in a building, we first seek to reduce the quantity of building materials used.
After this, we evaluate the material type.Although we do look at traditional building materials, like steel and concrete, it’s also important to evaluate how specifications might be changed and adapted for newer product options, such as low-carbon concrete.
Future proofing is a consideration, because when new materials and improvements in the industry arise, we want to be able to make best use of them without having to substantially change designs.
We don’t want to have to rearrange all of our architecture, just because there's a new product available.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.