While there are pockets of the ecosystem pushing technology in areas like DfMA, Kanban and Just-in-Time (JIT) systems, the majority of construction remains relatively undigitalised.
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http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesWhile the fields of design and architecture have been pushing ahead with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), BIM and 3D models, the planning process hasn’t actually changed much since the 1940s and remains largely paper-based.Thankfully, due to technological advancement, we now have the ability to modernise planning, and the emphasis on digitisation in the planning white paper provides high-level support.At Bryden Wood, our Creative Technologies team has been working alongside the London Borough of Southwark, the Centre for Digital Built Britain and 3D Repo to advance the issue..
The quest to digitise the planning system involves a complex ecosystem of different industry players coming together.Jack Ricketts, a planner at London Borough of Southwark, doesn’t want to see the planning process holding others back.
While working on projects funded by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Ricketts sought to avoid the possibility of duplicating work, or becoming an accidental blocker to the process.
He reached out to industry expert Miranda Sharp for help in making a shift towards digital data.He emphasises that narrow AI and generative tools will augment rather than replace architects.
The focus should be on leveraging AI for time-consuming tasks (like unit layouts) to free up architects to focus on their core competencies and creative work.He suggests avoiding discussions about general AI and instead focusing on practical applications.. 3.
Next generation of architects (Gen Z).Randy is optimistic about the current generation of architecture graduates, describing them as loyal, dedicated, and environmentally conscious.