Create a direct link between customers and manufacturers, reducing transactional friction.
Contracts are split up between designers and contractors, and everyone tries to minimise or pass on risk.The trouble with this is that it destroys value for the client – it removes the big picture view, which is really important, especially on highly complex and intricate jobs like laboratories or some of the others I’ve described here.
Some of the time, we find ourselves having to fix work that has been poorly conceived and carried out because of this way of working.Systems that simply don’t work.We want to take on entire contracts in order to be able to deliver the complete solution that is best for our clients.
We will always be able to deliver the most value when we are engaged at the start of a project.. To learn more about our Design to Value approach to design and construction, sign up for our monthly newsletter here:.http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesClick the 'play button' above to watch the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.
Career adaptability and multiple paths.
Randy advocates for maintaining concurrent careers or 'side courses' that change every seven years.Technologies seen in European countries like Scandinavia and Germany years ago are now being implemented in the UK housing market.. 3.
Transforming Construction Network Plus (TCN+).As the leader of TCN+, Jacqui has worked to align academic voices with the needs of the construction industry, funding numerous projects that cover digital innovations, energy systems, manufacturing, and more, with a focus on creating change in business models and construction methods.. 4.
Lessons from Other Sectors.Jacqui discusses how construction can learn from more integrated sectors like aerospace and automotive, where industry voices are more unified and the government provides more substantial support, allowing for quicker advancements.. 5.