He is a leading thinker on the future of industrialised construction and is at the forefront of both private and public sector ambitions to adopt manufacturing-led design and construction practices..
They must accommodate the relentless pace of AI-driven innovation, adhere to growing sustainability demands, and adapt to varied site constraints.Through carefully structured design processes, forward-looking energy strategies, and a willingness to experiment responsibly, Lincoln foresees a future in which data centres become a positive force for both technology and the planet..
Listen to the full conversation.I am hopeful as we come to the end of 2024, and there are a number of reasons why I am.I recently delivered one of my university modules on project management or strategy delivery.The students, who are in their final year as undergraduates or doing postgraduate studies in engineering, to a person, held a passion for positive change.
When asked to compare their personal values with that of a business, they expressed how they wished to use their knowledge and skills to make a difference in the world.I am sure this is magnified millions of times across the world.
They are not naive, most already have served time in industry, but they each hold a set of values which I found profound and uplifting..
The second reason to be hopeful comes whenever I investigate, look into, or hold discussions in and across many spheres.There is also a direct correlation with producing less waste both in the fabrication process and on site, meaning that low carbon design also saves precious materials.
With the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), we can know the exact quantities of materials required, which limits over-ordering to site, and aids sustainable construction.Using a DfMA strategy allows for deployment of resources and materials to be carefully pre-planned, making it even easier to monitor and limit over-spend..
When you need fewer materials, there is less to be transported to site, meaning fewer transport movements, lower emissions and a reduction in local air pollution.There can also be less packaging used.