Redefining the process of design using automation

Students are well-versed in chemical engineering skills; however, equipping them to work across boundaries within organisations, and across organisations to help change happen quickly, seems like a challenge for academia and industry.

This type of work has an important impact in terms of predictive maintenance.If we understand exactly how the concrete cured and what went on in that process, we’ll know what stresses might be left in the building, thereby creating a long-term, high-value impact of that data.

In fact, some of the sensors needed to undertake this type of work are incredibly inexpensive.They could easily be placed inside a concrete mix, and would simply broadcast for the next five years uninterrupted.. At Bryden Wood, we anticipate that this type of construction technology work could also fuel the next generation of concrete mixes, as well as influencing the type of AI technology that’s starting to plan schedules and program onsite.Logistics could also be affected.

Essentially, there is a massive, potential long-term benefit to gathering this type of data.Unfortunately, while we already have the ability to use IoT successfully to gather substantial amounts of this type of useful information, investment for this type of work isn’t necessarily present at the moment.

Currently, fund managers are focusing more on internal building technology.

This results from a desire to achieve a better return on investment, and a focus on short-term impact over long-term benefits.The conversation emphasised the critical link between modern methods of construction (MMC), such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and sustainability.

These approaches can significantly contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings through more efficient designs and the use of sustainable materials.. 3.. Passivhaus as a sustainability benchmark:.Pablo highlighted Passivhaus as a rigorous standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint.

It represents a robust model for achieving extreme energy efficiency and comfort via airtight building envelopes, high-performance windows, and ventilation with heat recovery.. 4.Importance of early integration of sustainability.