Improving productivity in construction, Built Environment Matters podcast with Josh Johnson, Expert - Engineering Construction & Building Materials at McKinsey & Company. Part 1 of 2.

Significant emphasis has been put on visiting facilities.

Where clients want the variability and flexibility is in the massing of the building, the articulation of the material choice and facade design.. We worked very hard with clients in the early stages to make sure that the construction Platforms we developed have enough variability in the areas which will facilitate maximum benefit.We want to have a Design to Value process which achieves exactly what is desired..

Improving productivity in construction, Built Environment Matters podcast with Josh Johnson, Expert - Engineering Construction & Building Materials at McKinsey & Company. Part 1 of 2.

Tier 1 and the supply chain.Another benefit we see from DfMA construction is the evolution of a more direct relationship between the customer and their supply chain partners, cutting down on transactional costs and eliminating a lot of inefficiency.The contractor’s role becomes more profitable and sophisticated – what we refer to as a manufacturing assembly manager.

Improving productivity in construction, Built Environment Matters podcast with Josh Johnson, Expert - Engineering Construction & Building Materials at McKinsey & Company. Part 1 of 2.

We believe that going forward this role will put more effort into controlling logistics, supply chain etc… In fact, roles throughout the supply chain will change, becoming more efficient and more focused on driving value.. Meeting the needs of our clients.Over the years, we’ve come to recognise a wide variety of client drivers, including cost, time, net present value, capital and funding decisions.

Improving productivity in construction, Built Environment Matters podcast with Josh Johnson, Expert - Engineering Construction & Building Materials at McKinsey & Company. Part 1 of 2.

For some clients, accuracy in delivery is the most important thing.

For others, such as the UK’s busiest airport, Heathrow, the biggest benefit arises from having the fewest number of people on site and the fastest possible delivery.Xometry sends the digital file of the required components out to its distributed network of pre-qualified manufacturers all over the USA.

They then get a price.Once the customer is happy with that price, they bring the components together.

This allows them to tap into an enormous network of individual specialists, all through one, single website..The Construction Innovation Hub is an initiative backed by the UK government, with a remit to drive innovation in the construction industry.