For example, in residential architecture, we might see a ratio of one third embodied carbon to two thirds operational carbon across a building’s lifespan.

There will be much more upfront design in the process,.Industry Challenge.

The construction process is linear, sharing still involves multiple ‘hand offs’, between parties with imperfect transfer of information and data leading to rework and duplication..The greater level of technical design required pre-planning application submission will change the cashflow profile of many projects..Platforms solution.

Open and shared information is integral to the platforms approach: across projects and across sectors..Weight on upfront design is made viable by the digitised process: automated design and updates speed up the process and have delivery ‘built in’..

Complete and integrated design to prove compliance at the earliest stages..

However simplified, this is still construction, and the process still involves big data.At Bryden Wood, our aim is to change the process of design through the use and adoption of technology.

As we do this, we need to start to attract more diverse people into the industry.Working with technology in new and exciting ways helps with the industry’s broader image.

In addition to our well-known problems with inefficient processes and insufficient output, the construction industry faces other, compounding issues - namely, a serious skills shortage and an aging workforce.As a result, it’s vitally important that we begin to encourage young people to come and join us.