Adrian La Porta (he/him)

Also on this page are our three previous books on platform design for manufacture and assembly (P-DfMA), explaining the use of a platform design approach to construction.

TIP 2021 talks about factory-like conditions on site.. There’s been an increasing sophistication around people's understanding of modern methods of construction, in that MMC doesn't just mean offsite, and neither does platform construction (P-DfMA), We’re starting to talk much more about the real drivers.We want our assets delivered in a way that’s better, faster and greener.

The aim is for less material, fewer people, higher productivity, and automation and activity where it's best suited..The emphasis with The Roadmap to 2030 is very much on that process from concept and design, right through to the end of an asset’s life.The use of data in a consistent way, as part of the information management mandate, will be key to ensuring ongoing effectiveness across the whole life-cycle.

Transforming Infrastructure Performance 2021 is positive, accessible and hopefully provides the drive needed to invest in change by looking for opportunities to align with the rest of the industry, and by taking small steps which can be expanded upon for further growth.. On a related note, although the definition of what we mean by a platform approach to construction is now becoming more fulsome, we can still go back to the IPA document from 2018 and continue to find it completely relevant and valid.This demonstrates a consistency of thinking which should be quite reassuring.

TIP 2021 is just a more detailed roadmap, and this should be helpful to people if they are struggling with the concepts.

Of course, we do run the risk that the term “kit-of-parts” itself is becoming so commonly used now that it may become misused, an issue we’ve seen happen with other MMC nomenclature.Opponents generally agree on this, but argue that sometimes facilities are not managed appropriately and therefore risk can increase.

The likelihood and impact of accidents with nuclear reactors is – contrary to what is generally believed – considerably less than in traditional energy industries.Nuclear is much closer to renewable energy in terms of safety and greenhouse gas emissions.

Traditional fossil fuels are much more dangerous in extraction and operation..The main cause of death related to energy production is air pollution from fossil fuels.. 17.