What is interesting here, though, is the strong link being made between standard components and digital libraries, and the need to create a market which supports the approach.. As we’ll see in the following examples, the combination of standard components and digital tools is exactly what we need to facilitate a digital marketplace.

To make things simpler still, the exact number and size of couplings needed for each module are provided in a box taped to the side.. Further benefits to logistics and on-site processes with innovative M&E design.Delivering pipework pre-assembled and ready for installation makes transport and on-site logistics much more efficient.

There is no requirement for on-site storage of parts, preparation, cutting, assembly or waste disposal.All of this is particularly important on a constrained site in central London.. At the Forge, we have over 40 riser modules, over 800 fan coil and pipe modules, and over 1300 comflor panels to contain the cabling and sprinkler pipework.This represents approx.

of modules and just 10% of onsite installations, which means a smaller team of operatives on site, working more efficiently..Consistency and precision of design, fabrication and installation means the exposed M&E services are symmetrical, aligned and in repeated patterns.

The services are, for once, making a positive contribution to the aesthetic of the building..

The story of M&E and P-DfMA at the Forge is one of coordination not compromise between the different elements of the design, construction and operation of this ground-breaking building.These can then be arranged on the site according to the engineers’ predefined rules e.g.

proximity of the Chips to one another; which ones can/can’t be stacked, which ones have to be next to each other vs separated etc..This allows an initial solution (or multiple solutions) to be developed, with pre-defined rules assuring compliance.

These design solutions can be assessed and compared for optimisation of flows, simplicity of enabling works (cut and fill, extent of utilities works) etc..This is not a complete design solution but can quickly generate a working feasibility model so clients can make highly informed decisions in days or weeks and at a fraction of the cost of a non ‘reference design’ approach.