MMC is the collective term for the innovative construction methods that can be deployed by the DfMA designer.
http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesClick the 'play button' above to watch the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.Bridging Academia and Industry.
Jacqui Glass emphasises the importance of integrating academic research with industry needs.By fostering collaboration between scholars and practitioners, the goal is to shorten the gap between research and real-world application, particularly in construction.. 2.Construction Innovation.
Jacqui has been involved in construction transformation for over 20 years, particularly focusing on off-site construction.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.The compulsion to change seems not yet powerful enough to overcome these barriers or to put it another way, has not yet reached the activation energy threshold.
That said, some companies are getting closer..The compulsions to invest in capacity, whether new or replacement capacity, are clearly there.
All the companies have made strong sustainability commitments, all of them have ageing assets which over the next decade require significant investment, all of them have new products which they want to get to the market as quickly as possible.The problem which loomed behind the stated barriers is that continuing with the historical mode of investment will simply not deliver the stated intent and aspirations of the industry and society at large..