In many cases, they refer to the possibility of achieving net zero carbon in operation only, which means that they do not account for the embodied carbon of the building over its lifecycle.
On the other hand, in the commercial sector, he believes profit has been the primary motivator.He notes that as the delivery of BIM as a professional service becomes more and more commoditised, value will inevitably be lost, alongside the sense of why the thing is being undertaken.
Rates are also increasing, he says, with less work being done..The role of DfMA and MMC in Australia.Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are driving new ways of thinking in Australia, with uptake driven by schools and health.
However, Lamont says these methods aren’t in alignment with the old ways of making money, and so MMC costs remain high.There are also things happening purely from a compliance perspective, such as aluminum cladding replacement programs.
These are government pieces of work, specifically looking for innovative techniques.
Ultimately, there are similar standards to 19650 coming into play.We have to recognise that it will be a process of iteration and development, and that we must bring everyone along on the journey with us.
Trudi Sully says that when looking back at where we’ve been so far, of course there are things which could have been done differently, but she reminds us that the point of learning, development and feeding back, is that it enables us to refine and make valuable changes over time.The backing from the government to progress this is significant, and it’s incredibly important that we have that support..
In the end, Sully says the key to our success will be a collaborative approach and a willingness to share.Although it can be challenging in a competitive environment to work out what to share and what to hold back, history has shown us that change happens faster, more effectively, and at lower cost if we work together.
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