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Platform Design

Open Call to Industry briefing

29th July 2019

The MTC, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU

Guest speaker presentations

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Designing for better outcomes

Platform Design Programme Open Call

Keith Waller FICE - Programme Director, Construction Innovation Hub

What is platform design?

Overview of the Construction Innovation Hub Building Platform and its components

Jaimie Johnston - Board Director, Head of Global Systems, Bryden Wood Architecture /

Design Lead, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)

A call to arms

Platform Design Programme : Application process and down selection criteria

Mark Ireland CEng FIET - Chief Engineer, Technology Strategy, Manufacturing

Technology Centre (MTC)

Designing for better outcomesPlatform Design Programme Open Call

Keith Waller

Programme Director

Construction Innovation Hub

Catalyst for transformation


Our mission is to be a catalyst for

transforming the UK construction sector

through manufacturing technologies

and digital ways of working –

boosting productivity, exports and

asset performance to benefit society

Programme > Key inputs


Programme > Key outputs


Physical

Twin outputs

Digital

Improved through life performance

▪ High quality projects ▪ High performing asset

▪ Better experience▪ Quality▪ Safety

▪ Better, usable data▪ More effective O&M strategies

▪ Safer▪ Predictable▪ Profitable

Owner

User

Industry

Operator

Programme > Key outcomes


▪ Productivity – output per worker▪ Additional GVA▪ Business support – innovate, invest and grow

▪ Skills – jobs and apprenticeships▪ Support rebalancing ▪ Support local businesses and community

▪ Waste – reduction in volume to landfill ▪ Carbon – reduced whole life energy use▪ Emissions – reduced vehicle miles

Programme

▪ We need to expand focus away from just the capital phase to consider whole life performance and benefits - both direct (to user, owner, operator) and indirect (to wider society)

▪ So we should be designing for: cost, performance, safety, quality, time, accessibility, data, operation, time, sustainability, carbon, users, owners, jobs, skills, apprenticeships, rebalancing, interoperability, traceability, resilience, flexibility, manufacturing, assembly, productivity, waste minimisation, security-mindedness

▪ Could call it DfCPSQTADOTSCUOJSARITRFMAPWS or perhaps simpler - Df∑

This will be key in evaluation of our Platform Design Open Call.

Designing for…..


So why are we holding this call?To identify and co-develop leading edge solutions from UK business that can accelerate transformation of the sector and improve outcomes

So why should you engage?▪ Tap into the world-leading expertise across MTC, CDBB & BRE▪ Take a central role as we help shape the new standards▪ Have your solution showcased and be part of the digital product catalogue

Aligns with UKRI’s Transforming Construction Second Round CR&D and Demonstrators competitions (access information here)

Builds on themes of IPA’s own P-DfMA consultation (access information here)

Platform Design Open Call


https://constructioninnovationhub.org.uk/iuk_crd_demonstrators/

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposal-for-a-new-approach-to-building-call-for-evidence

Overview of the Construction Innovation

Hub Building Platform and its components

Jaimie Johnston

Board Director, Head of Global Systems

Bryden Wood Architecture

Design Lead MTC

What is Platform Design?


1886 1913

Comparison with automotive


Source: VDWI Automotive / Alamy Source: Science History Images / Alamy

Platforms in other sectors

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Source: Bryden Wood Technology Limited

Evolution of government thinking


A platform approach means we will use digitally designed components across multiple types of asset and apply those components wherever possible, minimising the need to design bespoke components.

For example, a single component could be used as part of a school, hospital, prison building or station.

The three principles are:

▪ Design for manufacture;

▪ Use a Platform approach;

▪ Open for manufacture, use and procurement.

P-DfMA


1. Platforms combine design, manufacture and procurement

principles holistically to ensure a very high degree of

rationalisation and integration;

2. Platforms manifest themselves as a ‘kit of parts’ of pre-

engineered components, assemblies and products that go

together in pre-defined ways;

3. Platforms incorporate a number of interacting elements

including superstructure, envelope, MEP and fit out.

P-DfMA principles


Product Family Architecture

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Fit out MEP

Central

Logic

Digital

Tools

Envelope

Delivery

Super

structure

Configurator tools

• PRISM;

• SEISMIC;

• …

Standardised requirements

• Space types +

performance

characteristics;

• Adjacencies + flows;

• Technical

specifications;

• Dimensional grids

• …

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Digital Configurators

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Central

logic

Source: www.prism-app.io

Source: www.seismic-school-app.io

Digital

tools

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Platform example

Superstructure


Superstructure

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Perhaps the most critical; generally the element with the greatest longevity

and provides key technical aspects:

▪ Fire resistance between floors;

▪ Acoustic separation between floors;

▪ Load bearing capacity;

▪ Vibration and structural response factor;

▪ Dimensional stability (particularly in response to humidity and moisture);

▪ Embodied carbon;

▪ Speed of erection.

Construction Innovation Hub | Platform Design Open Call

Super

structure

Superstructure

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The ‘carrier frame’ is predominant because it has a role in enabling the

other platform systems, for example:

▪ Being the right cross section to accommodate services within structural depth;

▪ Supporting the envelope cladding panels;

▪ Allowing fit-out to be fixed without drilling holes.

Superstructure must therefore be

▪ Economic in material and labour;

▪ Promoting rapid and accurate attachments of cladding, installation of services and installation of partitions and ceilings;

▪ Enable the optimisation of sequence.


Super

structure

Super

structure

Platform 2


Super

structure


Platform 2 use cases

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Education Residential Healthcare


Super

structure

Super

structure


Platform 2 prototype


Super

structure

Super

structure

Source:

Bryden Wood

Technology

Limited

Platform 2 prototype


Super

structure

Super

structure

Source: Bryden Wood Technology Limited, Platform 2 Superstructure

Source: SEISMIC (Standardisation of School Components) Project,

Connector + Standardised Structural Frame

Automated construction

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Super

structure


Access video here: vimeo.com/brydenwoodtech/review/312767498/7d82ddba1d

https://vimeo.com/brydenwoodtech/review/312767498/7d82ddba1d

Platform benefits for clients

and the supply chain


Current state


Platform enabled


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Target cost benefits

“Platforms could achieve a

33% reduction

in capital cost*”


* This is a theoretical maximum saving under idealised conditions

based on work to date, but we will work towards realising this.

Proven cost benefits



Engaging manufacturers

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Source: vladru / iStock



Creating a sustainable pipeline


Logistical efficiency



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What are we asking for?


Substructure systems that incorporate additional functions beyond simple

load bearing capacity are encouraged. Examples might include:

▪ Systems that miminise excavation while also reducing vibration

e.g. screw pile systems or similar;

▪ Systems that act as a carbon sink;

▪ Systems that integrate e.g. ground source heating / cooling.

Alternative structural systems, especially those providing sustainable alternatives

to traditional construction:

▪ Low embodied carbon materials;

▪ Bio technology materials.

Structure

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Envelope

Structure


The building envelope (including the roof covering) has a significant role in defining

energy efficiency of a building, since it controls heat loss and solar gain:

▪ Thermal insulation and potentially thermal mass;

▪ Solar control (and therefore potential for overheating);

▪ Natural daylight (and therefore the extent of artificial lighting);

▪ Air tightness (and therefore ability to control the internal environment);

Bidders should consider:

▪ The envelope has the potential to provide solar power generation, vegetation (in the form of green roofs or walls);

▪ Articulation in the facade may provide external space in the form of balconies (inset or cantilevered), winter gardens etc;

▪ The envelope is the most visible element externally, and has a large impact on the aesthetics;

▪ Cycle time may be less than for super structure - say 20 years.

Envelope

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Envelope


Envelope

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Envelope

Envelope



These control the habitability and comfort of the internal environment –

temperature, lighting, provision of fresh air and air quality, provision of power, data etc.


▪ Adaptability / suitability of MEP systems to multiple asset uses with minimal changes;

▪ Design for ease of maintenance and replacement;

▪ Ability for self-optimisation through use of IoT sensor data combined with machine learning;

▪ Integrated MEP ‘products’ (as opposed to multiple distinct systems or ‘trades’);

▪ ‘Cycle’ time may be shorter than carrier frame and envelope (say 10 – 20 years);

▪ Recyclability of components and materials;

▪ Implement energy efficiency measures to reduce the total regulated heating, cooling,

mechanical ventilation, lighting energy consumption and achieve a minimum 15% reduction in

energy consumption and carbon emissions without the use of low or zero carbon technologies.

Mechanical, electrical + public health

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MEP


This is the element that building users will most often interact with and creates the

‘look and feel’ of the asset.


▪ To be rapidly installed if the benefits of other platforms are not to be lost (large %age of time on

site is in fit out);

▪ Should be an integrated multi-function kit of parts (not a series of separate, skilled, specialist

trades);

▪ Must be adaptable or reconfigurable through the life of the asset (‘cycle time’ may be 5 – 10

years);

▪ Ability to evolve individual components within the overall platform as materials science evolves

(e.g. printed electronics, ‘smart’ surfaces);

▪ Significant reduction in or removal altogether of ‘wet trades’.

Fit out

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Fit out


Systemisation

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MEP Fit out

MEP Components Fit Out Components Integrated Assembly

Reduction of

site connections

Automation Level of

prefabrication

+ =

MEP Fit out+



▪ 100% of key materials (e.g. timber, concrete, metal, stone, glass etc.) must be covered by an

Environmental Management System (EMS) or a responsible sourcing certification scheme

(e.g. BES 6001, CARES, CSC, FSC, PEFC etc.).

▪ Maximise the specification of construction products with recognised Environmental Product

Declarations (EPDs).

▪ The system should enable a reduction of waste generated on site - a minimum of ≤ 3.4m³ per 100m²

GIA non-hazardous construction waste, with an aspiration to achieve ≤ 1.6m³ per 100m² GIA.

▪ A minimum of 25% of high-grade aggregate should be recycled or secondary aggregate.

▪ Consider ease of disassembly allowing the building or parts of the building to be disassembled at the

end of its life, including exposed and reversible connections, layer independence, standardisation etc.

▪ All elements of the design (e.g. superstructure, envelope, MEP systems etc.) must make allowance to

the impacts of climate change (e.g. flood, extreme temperature variation, increased wind speeds etc.).

Sustainability


While health and safety has significantly increased in recent years, there still remains an imperative to:

▪ Increase productivity on site;

▪ Reduce overall numbers of operatives

▪ Reduce reliance on workmanship / skilled trades;

▪ Increase consistency and quality of installation;

▪ Continue to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of operatives,

We are therefore seeking solutions which address these through e.g.

▪ Automation in material movement, lifting, handling and placement;

▪ Enhancing operative safety and / or capability

▪ Automation in information capture and reporting;

▪ Automation in setting out and metrology;

▪ Carrying out dangerous tasks through automation.

Manufacturing + assembly equipment


Create a 2 storey building with:

▪ 8m long spans to a central corridor;

▪ 2.4m wide corridor;

▪ 3.2m floor to floor height (vary for each floor)

Demonstrator build

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Education Residential Healthcare

Fit outMEPSuper

structureEnvelope

Platform Design Programme | Open CallConstruction Innovation Hub | Platform Design Open Call

Further resources

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brydenwood.co.uk/resources/e-books/s36467/

the-mtc.worldsecuresystems.com/mtc-construction-handbook

lConstruction Innovation Hub | Platform Design Open Call

https://www.brydenwood.co.uk/resources/e-books/s36467/

https://the-mtc.worldsecuresystems.com/mtc-construction-handbook

Thank you

➢ Twitter @Jaimie_BW

➢ Twitter @BrydenWood

➢ LinkedIn BrydenWood

➢ brydenwood.co.uk

A Call to Arms

Mark Ireland

Chief Engineer

MTC

Agenda


MOBIE competition

Why should you enter?

What is the schedule and programme?

How do I enter?

What does good look like?

• Competition for

students 11 – 24 years

of age

• Design a 21st Century

Home For Life from

‘Starter’ to Multi-

Generational Family

• Design for a building

to be assembled from

3mx3mx3m cubes to

be manufactured off-

site

• Consideration of use

of space

▪ Finals on 28th June


MOBIE Competition

MOBIE competition brief


MOBIE Winners – Dudley College



Highly Commended –Architectural Association


Highly Commended –Whitby High School


Why is this relevant to the Hub?

Source: Manufacturing Technology Centre



Product to process shiftProduct focus

Every product is

different

We establish how to

make it once we have

designed it

Reliant on skilled

trades and crafts

Quality dependent on

the team who build it

Do my job and move

on approach

Process focus

Every product made

using the same

process

We already know

how to make it and

design to suit this

Multiskilled workers

Quality dependent on

the design

Usually a fixed team

in a fixed location,

suited to OSMSource: RTimages / Alamy



Process focus needs a different approach

▪ Collaboration drives innovation and improvements

▪ Strategic partnerships ensure consistency of demand

▪ Product and component focus rather than trade focus

▪ Increasing value of service offering

▪ Reduced time and risk to market

Specific to the CIH

▪ Part of the risk of developing a platform is being taken by CIH

▪ Training in “manufacturing” principles. Equivalent to Manufacturing Masters degree will be given to all involved in the platform programme

▪ Validation of platform is a barrier to entry

▪ Link to IUK Open call

What is the Schedule and Process?

Hold Briefing Event at the MTC

Open Call - Accept applicants from industry with products/ technologies/ services to integrate on to the

platform

Close Call + down select products/ technologies/ services to take forward

Hold 'Dragons Den' pitch event (if required)

Form collaborative development team


Design

Test

Manufacture

Phase 1: Open Call Phase 2: Design / Make / Test Phase 3: Assemble Proof of Concept

Workshop

1Workshop

2

Workshop

3Briefing

Event

Down

Selection

Open CallAssemble and

Exhibit @ MTC

Assemble and

Exhibit @ BRE

Workshop

4

Workshop

5Workshop

6

Workshop

7Workshop

8

Workshop

9

J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D

2019 2020 2021

Timeline


How do I enter?

1. Register your interest online at https://constructioninnovationhub.org.uk/

2. Open Call - complete the online application form - 6 questions with <450 word answers about how your product / technology / service is aligned to the CIH Benefit Areas and your intended

support for the programme.

3. Down Selection - Applications against each building element will be assessed by our judging panel formed from industry

professionals. They will down select the applicants that are taken forward in to the design team.

4. Pitch Event - Where it is not possible to select between competing applicants a Dragon’s Den type pitch event will be held to determine who to take through. You will be required to prepare

a 15 minute pitch and respond to 15 minutes Q&A




Process focus needs a different approach

▪ Collaboration drives innovation and improvements

▪ Strategic partnerships ensure consistency of demand

▪ Product and component focus rather than trade focus

▪ Increasing value of service offering

▪ Reduced time and risk to market

Specific to the CIH

▪ Part of the risk of developing a platform is being taken by CIH

▪ Training in “manufacturing” principles. Equivalent to Manufacturing Masters degree will be given to all involved in the platform programme

▪ Validation of platform is a barrier to entry

▪ Link to IUK Open call



Benefits

Review process?


This will partly depend on the entrants into the process.

We are actively looking for partners who are happy to help define and manage the

review process, independently against the top level programme benefits to

establish the best possible collaborative team to develop the platform.

Join the transformation

www.constructioninnovationhub.org.uk

@CIH_HUB

Construction Innovation Hub

#TransformingConstruction

#PlatformDesign

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