Consider design for deconstruction at the start of the design process rather than try to retrofit it into the design part way through.. Be clear on the potential flexibility that is needed by the proposed occupants and consider what future flexibility could be included with minimal additional materials, allowing the building to be adaptable and future-fit..
Rather than starting from scratch for every project, the team focuses on standardising essential components, creating a ‘platform’ that allows for repeated deployments - each time with lessons learnt fed back into the model.. Why Industrialised Construction makes sense.Traditional construction often requires multiple on-site trades performing one-off tasks, which can be time-consuming, costly, and prone to errors.
In contrast, Lincoln points out that data centres, with their highly engineered interiors, are prime candidates for a more industrialised, standardised approach.By developing a core ‘kit of parts’, Edged can:.Streamline supply chains.
so that manufacturers fully understand each component’s specifications.. Reduce on-site labour.and potential errors by assembling large elements off-site..
Shorten delivery times.
through repeatable processes.. Lincoln’s background - ranging from carpentry to senior roles in construction innovation - has convinced him that detailed, standard designs can be scaled quickly and flexibly, making data centre production more predictable..We need to consider what the UK can offer those international markets beyond BIM.
We’re very highly regarded in finance and insurance, for example, and those things are required by world leaders who want to deliver infrastructure and construction programmes.We’ve got all the various digital tools which are being developed and coming to market now.
We have things like the Value Toolkit coming out of The Construction Innovation Hub.The question is, how do we help governments make choices that support their ambitions?