ENGAGING CLIENTS WITH OFFSITE

摘要

We regularly talk to clients who are keen to pursue an offslte solution, but their architects and cost consultants can be resistant and put up barriers. Many architects just don't know enough about offsite construction to produce drawings that work for manufacturing. There are probably only four or five architects in each sector with sufficient knowledge of volumetric systems to do this well. Clients and contractors need to engage with an offsite specialist early, and prior to tendering, so we can set the right parameters for design and ahead of the planning process. RIBA Stage 2 is the best time. Engagement at this stage will be more efficient and more cost effective because you can maximise fitout off site. That will reduce work on site - an important issue on school, hospital, and city centre sites.