Design4Structures is a civil and structural engineering consultant that has been taking a decidedly unique approach to offsite construction, working to take increased responsibility, offer enhanced control and help de-risk projects for customers. At the heart of the offering is digitisation, with a streamlined flow of data throughout.
With both an engineering and construction modelling division, Design4Structures commonly delivers the full RIBA workflow on its offsite and modular projects, taking responsibility from the design and engineering stages right through to fabrication.
Speaking about the offering, Daniel Leech, CEO at Design4Structures, said: Where architects and engineers would typically design to RIBA Stage 3 and hand that information over to the supply chain, we felt that taking the workflow from concept all the way through to manufacture and installation was going to solve a lot of the industry’s issues. It was also about us taking more responsibility and accountability for the coordination of the design and, in doing so, ensuring that no stone is left unturned. In return, this all helps to significantly de-risk the project for our client and contractors.
"We all know construction is a massively challenging industry and there are so many different approaches and methods that can be chosen. For me, we need to find little pockets of things we can change to enable true collaboration."
"We’ve found more traction for this complete workflow offering within the MMC and offsite industry, and I think that’s largely because manufacturing businesses tend to take on the role of principal contractor. They’re going to be manufacturing and installing the modules in the factory and on site, meaning they have a vested interest in the Stage 4 and 5 information being correct."
