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This allows the application of manufacturing techniques and processes, with consistent quality achieved, as well as facilitating greater economies of scale..The manufacturing industry has long enjoyed the benefits of this design to value approach.
At BMW and Volkswagen a common car chassis is used across all models.It’s the finer details that change from car to car - the wheels, trim, engine, bodywork… Similarly, Ikea use a limited kit of components to create their various pieces of furniture.It doesn’t matter whether you’re making a bed, wardrobe or bookcase, most of the connecting pieces are the same.
Construction Platforms allow us to apply this same type of thinking to built assets.Yes, those assets require flexibility, but the need for flexibility doesn’t have to be at odds with standardisation.
Using P-DfMA, we can have both..
Flexibility in modular construction.Some people are excited about the potential and transformative functionality of new technologies, but others feel more threatened by things like automation in design and construction.
At Bryden Wood, we don’t see these tools as detrimental to the jobs of industry professionals.Instead, we see them as opportunities.
MMC technologies unlock potential to evolve our role as designers.With the time saving benefits created, we are able to design more buildings and infrastructure to a higher standard.
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