Delta T: September 2017 (DT09/2017)

Overview

This edition of Delta T focuses on ‘better’ construction methods involved in 3D Printing, the Build2Spec EU funded project and BSRIA’s new Design Framework for Building Services.

Articles include:

• Off-site goods and materials: Legal issues – debating the considerations of offsite and prefabricated construction
• 3D Printing and Buildings – BSRIA’s Chris Thompson offers a high-level overview of the trends in 3D printing in construction
• Build2Spec – VCMP and Thermal imaging – outlining the merits of this EU funded project that brings together the latest in self-inspection, 3D Modelling, management and quality checking in one virtual construction management platform (VCMP)
• What is Classification? - BSRIA’s John Sands offers advice on classification systems and how to use them
• DURABROADS – Life Cycle Costing Analysis of Road System – a continuation from a previous report on BSRIA’s involvement in DURABROADS’ project on road surface composition, testing and cost analysis
• BG6 – What’s it all about? - A profile and analysis of BSRIA’s new publication, “A Design Framework for Building Services.”
• Soft Landings Conference 2017: Delivering Value through Soft Landings – BSRIA’s Clair Prosser offers a précis of the event proceedings and presentations.