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The project research focused on an interesting sectoral comparison between the clean room environment of operating theatres in hospitals, and the modules of a spacecraft.As spacecraft are created offsite and have similar ventilation issues to operating theatres, there were learnings to be made from the way material procurement is handled in the space industry.

The project has since influenced further work with London’s Moorfields hospital.. Construction nomenclature and standards: from Modern Methods of Construction to BIM and Platform Design, it’s all in the name..Professor Glass points out that as the construction industry has begun to progress forward in recent years, new terms like Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and platform construction (P-DfMA) have burgeoned into existence.With so many industry stakeholders, it’s inevitable that we’ll face a certain amount of confusion and miscommunication as we await consensus on exact definitions.

In fact, academics might spend an entire career trying to define a term, as these definitions facilitate clarification and understanding, enabling work to be positioned accordingly.However, it’s important that we agree to draw a line under the process at some point, asserting that a consensus on meaning has been reached..

Equally, we must recognise just how crucial construction standards are, particularly as the industry modernises and transforms.

UK construction companies have been slow to enable staff to be part of committees where standards are created.PMH homes can be built up to twice as fast and to a higher standard than those built with traditional construction methods.

When we talk about using MMC techniques (platform construction, panelised, volumetric etc.), what we’re actually referring to is the ability to manufacture significant portions of the building offsite in more controlled factory conditions, using repeatable processes, followed by safe and rehearsed assembly onsite.

Working this way reduces time and labour, while increasing quality.. PRiSM 1.0 - Working Together for Better Housing in London.The PRiSM project was completed in 2019 and launched in conjunction with residential consultancy Cast.