Behind these commonalities lies a common kit of components, a much smaller set of components vs bespoke, traditional construction.. A limited number of components streamlines compliance.
We think we're quite good at working out what needs doing, but actually, the real skill, and one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during my time in government, is that working out what to do can be quite easy.It's working out how to get it done that becomes hard.. At present, our focus is on transforming construction into a more future-facing sector.
We need to ask important questions about how to make it more inclusive and representative of the society it serves.. To begin, it’s essential to recognise that we can’t achieve our goals working in isolation.Problems like carbon emissions, poor build quality, labour shortages and the housing crisis - they can all be improved if we collectively refocus our energies and unify our processes.The creation of the Construction Innovation Hub is a response to this need.
The Hub aims to overcome the industry’s current fragmentation and adopt a new, data-driven, industrialised construction approach.The goal is to harmonise, digitalise and rationalise demand across industry projects and programmes.
By creating standardised products and components, driven by Design for Value principles and Platform construction methodologies, we can harness the benefits of manufacturing and DfMA for the good of the industry and wider society..
The role of the Transforming Construction Challenge.Considering the examples above, here are the key aspects I believe a digital marketplace for construction Platforms should include:.
Create a direct link between customers and manufacturers, reducing transactional friction.Enable ease and transparency of procurement and payment.
Host a widely distributed network of suppliers, from major materials suppliers to specialist SMEs.Ensure vendors are rigorously pre-qualified to ensure consistency and quality of components.