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This reduces capital costs, operational costs, and energy use..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..oy that aspect of it.'.
NICOLA MORIARTY, DIRECTOR, STRUCTURAL AND CIVIL.'I joined the industry when I was 16.
I was straight from school..I didn’t fancy A-levels and I didn’t fancy tech college so I went straight into a job and I did day release...