Lego® is an interesting ‘Platforms’ case study in itself and a great example of how standard components do not limit individuality of design.
There isn’t anywhere for people to go to learn these things, so we can’t expect them to finish their education and be ready to enter the space.That’s why our team at Autodesk is creating a knowledge centre - to pass on what they know through the software, through the technology..
Leading the change.According to Amy Marks, we need strong leadership figures in the industry who are going to take risks and be thought leaders.. “Every CEO that comes to me, I'm like, get ready, this is gonna take a lot of money, a lot of time, a lot of effort, you're not going to get there on one project.”.She cautions against trying small, single aspects of industrialised construction on one project at a time, as the projects take years to complete and so the learnings are too few and take much too long to achieve.
She says there’s a need for more people like herself and Jaimie Johnston to challenge what doesn’t make sense and stick their necks on the line.. “It's not easy to be the Queen of Prefab!” she says, adding, “Mike Tyson says, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.I've been punched in the face a lot.
It's not easy, but nothing that's really amazing is ever easy.
And, by the way, interestingly enough, I don't really get punched in the face that often at all anymore, which is, I think, a litmus test that things are changing.”.This standardisation can lead to mass customisation, where the construction process becomes more efficient, yet the end product can still meet diverse customer needs.. 4.
Technological advancements and AI in construction:.Iris discusses her early work with AI and how it's evolved to present times.
She envisions a near future where AI and machine learning will significantly change the construction industry, from better data management and analysis to possibly altering work methods and material handling.However, she also notes the need for cultural changes to fully leverage these technological advancements.. 5.