The principle of Platforms is to design to the commonalities between spaces both within and across sectors, with the result that construction can make use of a standard ‘kit of parts’.

Currently contributing 39% of global carbon emissions, there can be no doubt that the construction industry has a serious and urgent role to play in addressing the climate crisis.The starting point is industry collaboration — a united focus on raising the industry’s understanding, knowledge and skills in relation to sustainable building.

We need to be investing in colleges and universities, educating our young people and making sure they get the right training from the outset.We must have an industry-wide effort, focused on sustainability in design, one where we can all contribute, rather than having a few people in senior positions trying to force the issue.. We need to do more with passive design, whether it be a fully certified, Passivhaus approach, or simply using sustainable design features more generally from the start through to completion: early design stages, technical design, procurement and construction.Nothing lost along the way.

We need to involve contractors and manufacturers, with contractors pushing their supply chains to make sustainability-led improvements in their products and materials..Yes, there are challenges, but if this industry (not famed for collaboration) would commit to working together, they are surmountable.

We’ve definitely seen an increase in collaboration in the past months.

There’s a lot of enthusiasm around sustainability in design, but we need it to manifest.• Leaves the client with an output that helps to share and sell their message.. Or.

How to lead the provision of modular infrastructure for autonomous electrical vehicles in a smart way that provides value to cities, society, fleet operations, stakeholders and the workforce.. How to respond to early opportunities such as an Autonomous Vehicle Trial, and adapt to the evolution of technology.. Value Drivers: -.A reduction in self-drive fossil fuel car use, resulting in lower emissions, reduced environmental impact (e.g.

improved air quality) and reduced traffic.. Society.Reduced environmental impact with increased mobility and opportunities.. Customers.