While the industry strives to reduce PUE in data centres, sustainability efforts should also focus on minimising process water consumption during adiabatic cooling.
Whyte discusses the shift from traditional practices to digital-first strategies, where the use of data analytics, BIM (Building Information Modelling), and digital twins becomes central to project delivery.This digital shift not only enhances efficiency and collaboration but also opens new avenues for innovation in project analytics and stakeholder engagement.. 3.
Innovative Construction Methodologies:.The podcast delves into the potential of modern construction methodologies, such as offsite manufacturing and modular construction, to address industry-wide challenges like labour shortages, safety concerns, and environmental impact.Professor Whyte advocates for a standardised approach to components and systems, which can lead to improvements in quality, speed, and sustainability of construction projects.. 4.
Collaboration Across the Industry:.A recurring theme is the necessity for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders, including government, industry, and academia, to foster innovation and systemic change.
Whyte highlights initiatives like Project 13 and the Transforming Construction agenda as models for how the industry can move towards more integrated and outcome-focused project delivery methods.. 5.
Sustainability and Responsibility:.Platforms solution.
Platform II acts as a carrier frame, providing a stiff and accurate superstructure that allows proof of compliance in installation.Platforms dramatically reduce the risk of on-site changes in two key ways:.
Intelligent design and automated fabrication remove the need for human ‘interpretation’ of drawings, increasing accuracy and consistency, for greater safety and productivity.Platform II was designed to use basic materials with the minimum amount of fabrication where possible.