A review of how early identification of construction methods and strategies can significantly impact planning, risk management, and overall project success.
Speaker: Joshua Martin – Managing Director, Andun Engineering Consultants
This webinar explores the importance of constructibility in construction projects, emphasising how early planning and strategic decision-making can lead to more efficient, cost-effective, and safer construction projects.
Key Topics
A key focus is identifying and mitigating risks at the outset, ensuring that projects have a well-thought-out construction strategy.
The session highlights the role of temporary works in construction, discussing how they can be minimised or eliminated through smarter sequencing, leveraging existing structures, and incorporating permanent works earlier in the process.
The session covers real-world case studies illustrate the significant cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and improved safety achieved through constructibility-driven decision-making.
Examples include optimising foundation layouts, designing structures that require fewer temporary supports, and using modular or prefabricated elements to streamline the building process. The importance of thorough site investigations is reinforced, emphasising understanding structural constraints before committing to design solutions.
The session also explores effective communication methods for constructibility planning, such as using sketches, preliminary CAD drawings, and early-stage collaboration with stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned on the approach. Practical steps for improving buildability include conducting clash detection to prevent conflicts between temporary and permanent works, ensuring ease of construction at all project phases, and considering off-the-shelf solutions that can simplify complex tasks.
Additional Resources
Industry best practices and guidelines, including resources from the Temporary Works Forum and Safe by Design, are discussed to help professionals stay informed about the latest developments in constructibility. The webinar concludes by reinforcing that early constructibility considerations not only save time and money but also enhance overall project outcomes by reducing risk, improving safety, and creating more sustainable building solutions.
