News Platform approach rulebook updated with beta phase feedback The Construction Innovation Hub has published the first edition of the Product Platform Rulebook. This edition is an update on the beta version published in May.
Analysis Landsec forges ahead with platform DfMA lessons The Forge, Landsec’s pioneering platform DfMA project, was the star performer at this year’s Digital Construction Awards. How will the developer apply lessons from the scheme? Head of design innovation Neil Pennell explains to Will Mann.
News New framework aims to de-risk platform and offsite approaches The Construction Innovation Hub has launched a new quality assurance framework setting out a best practice approach for manufacturers to follow during the creation of new platform systems and offsite manufactured construction products.
Opinion The new holy grail: data driving design for constructability How much further can the design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) approach go? Joel Hutchines calls for data to drive design for constructability.
News Platform approach rulebook published in beta for industry feedback The Construction Innovation Hub has published in beta form a rulebook that aims to boost the adoption of the platform approach to construction.
News Zero working group reveals initial industry change targets The new carbon- and innovation-focused working group Zero has provided further details of its plans for next year following its official launch at the recent Digital Construction Week.
Analysis Addressing the challenge for platforms in the IPA’s Roadmap Jaimie Johnston MBE of Bryden Wood reveals his excitement about the Infrastructure & Project Authority’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance: Roadmap to 2030.
News RIBA updates Design for Manufacture & Assembly guide The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has updated its Design for Manufacture and Assembly guidance following the update of the RIBA Plan of Work.
Explainers We must use DfMA to deliver the offsite dream Taking a Design for Manufacture and Assembly approach is necessary to ensure successful offsite construction.