In this framework, the brief becomes a much more malleable concept.

There will also be a focus on other factors: the carbon footprint of the individual manufacturer, what they spend on R&D, staff welfare, and so on.Consequently, we will be looking for added value from our manufacturers, and this will change how we think about the procurement process going forwards..

In fact, we think it’s likely the procurement process will suddenly become more akin to a model like Amazon.That is to say, payments will be instant and delivery onto site will happen automatically.Additionally, these deliveries will be pre-coordinated with site activities and made by autonomous vehicles.

This will make sure that components arrive exactly when needed and that deliveries place the least amount of stress on local infrastructure.. A for assembly in DfMA: automation in construction and fewer operatives on site.At Bryden Wood, we’ve started an initiative called the Framework for Robotics and Automated Construction (F.R.A.C.).

The purpose is to examine how we begin to design for automation, as well as to determine what level of automation is appropriate on-site.

We’ve also been exploring automation in construction at component level.The review and approval process is simplified dramatically.

Safety related and non-safety related systems are separated and simplified.The amount of information to be reviewed is significantly reduced.

Standardised solutions mean that detail is available early and can be pre-approved.The variation of the design and interfaces are standardised and controlled: only the differences need to be reviewed.