Without curiosity, humans would simply not have developed and without curiosity now we will remain stuck in our industrial greenhouse..

This is a key aspect of Bryden Wood’s.Design to Value.

approach: considering how the benefits promised by MMC can be maximised to deliver better outcomes for clients, contractors, end users and society as a whole.. To learn more about our Design to Value approach to design and construction, sign up for our monthly newsletter here:.http://bit.ly/BWNewsUpdatesAt Bryden Wood, we strive to create exceptional design solutions that deliver better value for clients and a better built environment for society.Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) has long been part of our philosophy and it is exciting to see an increasing focus on DfMA in the construction industry around the world.

My recent article.“Construction Platforms for Asia: Thoughts on the DfMA Journey in Asia-Pacific”.

discussed some recent developments in my region but the interest in using DfMA on construction projects to drive benefits related to cost and programme, quality, productivity, health and safety and sustainability is growing worldwide.. As DfMA grows from a niche topic into a mainstream conversation in the construction industry, more and more government and private sector stakeholders are getting involved developing strategies and finding opportunities.

However, there is a fundamental challenge hindering newcomers to DfMA and MMC – understanding what these terms actually mean.. Confusion is a barrier to change: talking about Modern Methods of Construction.Projects such as the landmark.

Edinburgh St James Centre.demonstrate Bryden Wood’s capability in providing specialist façade design and detailing services.

The St James Centre is a project which uses a natural stone façade.We are providing structural engineering design for all precast panels including the design of bracket connections as well as all stone design and detailing (partly handset and partly panelised).