The goal of the Transforming Construction Challenge is to use construction technology and DfMA to maximise the whole-life value of assets and to deliver those broader social value, environmental and economic outcomes we seek.
However, as we’ve progressed, that focus is shifting.It’s no longer a case of trying to do the same things we’ve always done, just more efficiently.
We’re interested now in doing new and better things.We’re starting to ask different questions.How do we drive better performance?
How do we increase value and deliver those broader outcomes?How do we work with industry, academia and the business community to deliver results?.
For all the terrible destruction COVID-19 has caused, perhaps the silver lining has been its role as a catalyst for a more rapid pace of change.
The government messaging is Build Back Better, incorporating a greener and faster element.We must begin exploring these subjects with children earlier, encouraging education around topics like automation and DfMA, alongside digital skills, tools and techniques in degree courses.
These subjects shouldn’t be perceived as specialisms.We must start implementing them as the fundamental way we design going forwards..
The future of the built environment depends on our action.The time for that action is now.. You will find the PRiSM app.