Designing for construction productivity: routes to productivity

Author: Various

Date published

18 June 2024

Price
Members: £26 + VAT 
Standard: £40 + VAT 

Designing for construction productivity: routes to productivity

Training

Author

Various

Date published

18 June 2024

Author

Various

Price

Members: £26 + VAT 
Standard: £40 + VAT 

In today’s industry, how we construct is just as important as what we build. find out what your practice can do to boost construction productivity.

The demands on structural designers are myriad, including the need to drive for more efficient and predictable outcomes for their clients, manage rising material and personnel costs, and secure value for money through productivity.

Designing for construction productivity helps structural engineers to square the circle: deliver to the client’s brief, while reducing errors, improve safety, and facilitate the efficiency of construction. This all helps to deliver more sustainable solutions and provide competitive advantage through reduced project costs and timescales.

 

This webinar will be cover the following 

  • GIRI Design Guide - Best practice guidance to reducing errors.

  • 4D modelling – Digital twins enhancing construction programmes, logistics and productivity.

  • Temporary works - The permanent challenges.
     

Reason to watch 

  • Expert insights: Hear from leading experts on the latest strategies to improve construction productivity. 

  • Practical learning: Benefit from detailed discussions on standardising designs and optimising construction processes, ensuring your projects not only meet but exceed efficiency and safety standards.

  • Case studies: Discover real-world examples of advanced techniques in projects ranging from school buildings to large infrastructure.

Speakers


 
Rupert Shingleton Head of Business Performance and Quality, Kilnbridge
Rupert is Head of Business Performance and Quality at Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd.  A Chartered Fellow at the ICE, he has a career over 30 years as a contractor across infrastructure and construction sectors. Starting as a chainman during summer holidays, joining Costain as a graduate in 1992 and progressing to lead major projects at Crossrail and Thameslink. Since 2020 Rupert has been a Board Member at The Get It Right Initiative.
Malachy Ryan Managing Director, Alan White Design
Malachy is a Chartered Civil Engineer and serves as the Managing Director at Alan White Design. With a wealth of experience, Malachy has held the esteemed role of ICE supervising Civil Engineer and previously served as Director of The Temporary Works Forum. Malachy's expertise extends to his past involvement as a committee member of BSi B525/9, focusing on the structural use of aluminium. He holds a masters in concrete technology from the university of Dundee, further enhancing his knowledge in the field. Over the span of 15 years, Malachy has made significant contributions to the temporary works industry.

Additional information

Format:
Video
Video Length:
01:00
Publisher:
IStructE Ltd

Tags

Training Codes & Standards Construction management Risk Quality Planning Best practice Structural Behaviour Video IStructE London HQ Webinars Buildability

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