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Considerations for Right-Sizing:.​•​ Technical and Plant Areas: Avoid over-allocating space.

External plant (e.g., containerised for weather protection) can often replace internal areas, saving costs.. ​• ​Structural Efficiency: Large spans add significant structural costs.Aligning internal spaces with process equipment minimises unnecessary spans..While right-sizing may increase envelope complexity, these costs are typically outweighed by the long-term benefits.. Bridging the Gap Between Design and Manufacturing.

Rationalising and optimising the design against process requirements allows for greater use of prefabricated components.. Standardising repeatable design elements.can increase prefabrication, including:.

​•​ Structural frames and slabs (e.g., precast concrete or steel).. ​•​ Panelised wall and roof systems.. ​•​ Packaged utility plants (e.g., containerised systems).. ​•​ Multi-trade pipe racks and risers.. ​•​ Modular staff amenities and welfare areas.. Prefabrication transforms construction into a manufacturing-like process, with pre-assembled components enabling faster, more predictable on-site assembly..

Designers should collaborate with suppliers early to ensure prefabricated components are fit for purpose and deliver intended benefits.. Unlocking Programme Benefits with Prefabrication.You can be involved in healthcare, you can be involved in humanitarian levels, through to quite heavy engineering for dams and things like that, which can physically change people’s lives.

So it’s a great time to be in it.Within Bryden Wood I don’t feel that there are any blockers.

I have felt it in other companies that I’ve worked, but no.I think there are enough [female] role models at very very senior levels that there aren’t any blockers within it..