He believes it will be much better to build in the necessary data security right from the beginning of the process, and says that will be a key next step to address.
It’s no longer a client instructing a supplier.Everyone brings their own unique expertise.
However, this process requires bravery.There may be times when the answer to a problem is not known.It’s important to acknowledge that, and to trust that working together will lead to the best solution..
There are other benefits as well.Swapping one's normal, corporate working environment for a more interesting design office, liberates thinking and democratises the process.
Remote working too creates more equality in status.
At Bryden Wood, we dedicated an entire floor of our office to collaborative working.This means modifications can be made to the design to improve it, reducing the likelihood of post-completion changes and the associated material usage..
Product as a service.Product hire allows products to be used multiple times during their life across a number of different buildings and applications.
This means the product is used more times over its life, making it more worthwhile to manufacture and reducing the number needed, which equates to a more sustainable construction practice.. Take-back schemes, where manufacturers and suppliers will take back products and materials at the end of their life, enable waste to be minimised and known materials to be recycled within the production process.This reduces raw material requirements for new products.. Minimise impact and waste for sustainable construction.