In addition, the basement volume was reduced which minimised the excavation and material usage resulting in a combined 46% improvement compared with the Business as Usual scheme..

The first edition of this book was written by.Jaimie Johnston MBE.

in 2017 to define and inform the thinking around the development of a platforms design (P-DfMA) approach to construction.It focuses on the opportunity, and benefits, of applying the platform design approach to the scale and scope of the UK Government's construction portfolio..It was a precursor to the reviews and policies that followed, including;.

Transforming Infrastructure Performance., from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) in 2017.

Off-site manufacture for construction: Building for change.

, a report from the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee.This approach leverages existing infrastructure and transmission lines, drastically reducing the need for new construction and minimising community disruption.. 3.

Global energy demand and infrastructure:.The discussion highlights the increasing global energy demand, particularly from developing countries, and the challenges associated with meeting these needs while reducing emissions.

Emphasis is placed on the necessity of a diverse energy portfolio to ensure reliable and sustainable energy access worldwide.. 4.Climate scale solutions and decarbonisation strategies:.