Design for Freedom by Grace Farms’ Post

For the Structural Engineers out there who don't have their competency documents in order....it's going to come in quick. If the industry takes this up as intended. Its going to catch a lot of companies (small and large) out. Principal Designers are now being asked to 'challenge' the competency of other design team members and play a more active role within the design to resolve disputes before they become hazards on site. For us, that will mean coordination with sub-contractors undertaking design as part of Contractor Design Portion (CDP) elements on a job. Evidence of competency will be required, the Principal Designer will be overseeing this and where disputes occur - a decision is likely to be made a lot quicker rather than pushing it down the road or adopting a 'it's their responsibility, nothing to do with me attitude'. If Engineers don't understand the hierarchy of control within Structural Engineering, we would highly recommend they tattoo it over their noggin - it's going to be banded about a lot. . . . . #refurbishment #design #london #structures #structuralengineering #construction #building #structuraldesign #structure

Ok, so I hopped on the bang wagon with this after seeing it plastered all over LinkedIn recently and to be honest... its not bad. If you haven't read the relevant Statute and Regulations then its a great place to start and brings together everything nicely. If you have read the Statute and Regulations, then you'll probably end up skim reading it like myself in the space of 40/45mins. Joe Hart they talk about demonstrating competency! So. It's largely as we discussed in our CPD and how we (SPHstructures) are already setting out and demonstrating our competency which is good to know - Katarina Lizuchova only small changes for us going forward luckily. The one thing they did say to add though was evidence of non-compliance, i.e. being issued with Statutory Safety Notices in the last 5 years either personally or through the organisation. I assumed this can be checked via the Building Safety Regulator you would assume? The other theme that seemed to be running through the chapter on Competence was 'Challenging'. I.e. challenging the competence of others and pushing to get them booted where design issues can't be resolved - sounds fair. Checking sub-contractor designer work springs to mind here. The 'behaviour' section was more evidencing examples of where you've performed well on previous projects - I think we can just elaborate on Code of Conduct with examples here. Otherwise. Think we're on the right lines here. . . . . #refurbishment #design #london #structures #structuralengineering #construction #building #structuraldesign #structure

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As part of our consultancy work, we often encounter "construction drawings" that turn out to be just typical details, which unfortunately don't always work on site. Our construction experience allows us to create sections that are not only accurate but also feasible in real-world applications. This raises an important question: Are these details being copied from a shared library? If so, it's time for an update. When clients are charged for construction drawings, they deserve accurate, site-specific details that work in practice. Providing substandard drawings not only misleads clients but also drives down market fees, affecting professionals who strive for quality. Let's elevate our standards and ensure that our drawings are reliable, practical, and worthy of our clients' trust and investment.This does not apply to everyone #Architecture #Construction #Consultancy

With lean design and construction, I want to be fair with everyone. I provide the exact same information to everyone in the industry. I openly tell contractors, designers, architects, engineers, trades, and owners all the information that they need to be success ful with #leanconstruction. All the information is available in front of you. Nothing is hidden or kept a secret. Even research that took more than a decade and were super expensive to do are provided for free. Why? The industry can’t use something that it doesn’t understand. The world can’t benefit from knowledge that it doesn’t have access to. The information for what you should do is available for free to everyone. People curious or even skeptics can look at the information for themselves and they can critique it openly. Once everyone has the information, what they choose to do with the information is up to them. Some people will ignore the information, some people will dive in, some people will not be able to understand the information, some people will be too lazy to read the information, and some people will choose to not implement the information. All these are valid options. All these options are up to you. It is ultimately your choice to use the information or to ignore it. But remember that you can’t claim to be ignorant to it. You can’t claim not have access to it. You can’t claim to be too poor or broke to afford it. Now that the information is available and out there, whatever you choose to do is up to you. But remember that your choice is a deliberate one and there will be different outcomes depending upon what you choose to do.

When designing temporary or permanent structures, there are a number of legal obligations. Read more about the Legislative Requirements at SafeXDesign! #whs #design #safetyindesign #architect #construction #structures #engineering #productsafety #plantsafety #building

Here are some common complaints architects may have about their clients: 1. Lack of clear communication or indecisiveness about project goals and requirements. 2. Unrealistic expectations regarding budget, timeline, or scope of work. 3. Resistance to professional advice or suggestions, leading to compromised design quality. 4. Constant changes or additions to the project scope without proper consideration of the impact on design or budget. 5. Failure to provide timely feedback or approvals, causing delays in the project timeline. 6. Difficulty in adhering to zoning regulations, building codes, or other legal requirements. 7. Inconsistency in providing necessary documentation or information required for the project. 8. Inadequate budget allocation for desired design features or materials. 9. Disregard for environmental or sustainability considerations in the design. 10. Expectation for perfection without understanding the inherent challenges and limitations of construction and design processes.