FOUNDATION FRAMEWORK what is seen on site , and then AI transposes that information into site progress reports . There ’ s no guesswork , it ’ s a factual accurate algorithm that determines the data output .
This is beneficial in two ways , firstly it helps to track project progress and build a data map , and after time , it starts to build a pattern , creating projections on where the installation will be in the weeks and months ahead . This data visibility and the calculations that follow create a transparent picture , an unequivocal truth . A clarity that we can offer ourselves and our clients .
Secondly , technology platforms have also made it easier for greater collaboration to develop the design , with the architect , structural engineer and interior designer , as well as the other specialist designers involved in the project . That said , because that information is more easily shared , there can be a trap of ‘ a rolling design ’, potentially more iterations than ever intended , a keen focus is required to keep the programme on track with key milestones observed .
Going back to Smart Buildings , the technology available is incredibly useful in the compliance and operation of buildings , how you design , construct , maintain and operate a building to maximum efficiency is now fundamental . Just as we ’ ve seen with low-emission cars , we ’ re looking at low-emission buildings , and the recycling of materials for those buildings as well . So in the future , do we go modular with certain types of buildings so we can literally unbolt and bolt new pieces on , perhaps schools , hospitals , prisons and housing , there could be far more widespread use of design for manufacture and assembly ( DfMA ).
Mark Norton , Digital Design Director at chapmanbdsp
Whenever there ’ s new technology there ’ s also the issue of training staff to use it correctly and the willingness of people to embrace new systems and ways of working . People ’ s adaptability to change can take us to many places that we ’ ve not been before .
I ’ m passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and transform the built environment . By embracing the likes of BIM , simulation data-driven analysis and cloud collaboration , we ’ re redefining the way we plan , design , and construct buildings for a sustainable future . �
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