Why Aren't We Using Design Review Standards in the UK?

TL;DR

Swedish contractors establish standardized design review standards using Blue Beam technology, improving collaboration and efficiency in the construction industry.

Transcript

Oh [Applause] hello and welcome to this exclusive roundtable events brought to you by the b1m in association with blue beam the construction industry is experiencing a digital revolution from collaborating in the cloud and developing digital twins of entire built assets to the rise of wearables robotics and even artificial intelligence technology i... Read More

Key Insights

• 👷 Collaboration and standardization in design review can improve efficiency and productivity across the construction industry.
• 💖 Digital fluency is not a prerequisite for implementing standardized processes; it requires finding the right spark to engage stakeholders.
• 👷 Technology, such as mobile devices, already available to industry professionals, can be harnessed to make construction tasks easier.
• 👷 Standardization efforts are not limited to design review and can be extended to other aspects of digital construction, such as standardized parameters for models and drawing methods.
• ⛓️ Collaboration and standardization require a collective effort from contractors, clients, consultants, and supply chains to achieve industry-wide benefits.
• 🛟 The success of the Swedish contractors' initiative serves as a case study for implementing similar processes in other markets globally.

Questions & Answers

Q: What prompted the Swedish contractors to collaborate on design review standards?

The contractors realized they were using the same design review process in Blue Beam and saw the opportunity to standardize it for better efficiency and collaboration.

Q: How does the common data environment in Blue Beam facilitate the design review process?

Blue Beam's data environment allows for uploading and marking up PDFs, with different statuses and color changes to track approvals and revisions, enabling easy collaboration among team members.

Q: What are some of the barriers to collaboration and standardization in the UK construction industry?

Barriers include cultural resistance, vested interests, and a default competitive mode. However, there are examples of successful collaboration in the industry, such as asset maintenance collaborations, which can serve as a framework for broader collaboration.

Q: How can standardization benefit the construction industry?

Standardization can eliminate disparities in design review standards within organizations and projects, making collaboration and communication more efficient. It also removes concerns about responsibility and baseline information quality for contractors.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Five of Sweden's largest general contractors collaborated on a set of design review standards using Blue Beam technology.

• The standardized process in design review improved efficiency and productivity in the construction industry.

• The success of this initiative can be applied to other markets globally, promoting better collaboration and standardization.