When we are creating plans, we like to work in three dimensions from the very early part of the project.
While working on the Reducing Invalid Planning Applications project (RIPA), Ricketts began to map all of the legislation and planning policy, turning it into rules-based code.He wondered whether it could be used to map against BIM models, in order to extract all of the relevant information that planners need to assess and develop a decision.
The aim would be to extract only the relevant pieces of information, out of the hundreds of thousands of bits of information in a BIM, leading to the question of how to present it for successful interpretation.This is where his second project, Back-office Planning Service (BoPS), comes in.BoPS would take the information and present it to the case officer.
Ricketts says that although it all works in theory, in reality, we’re not even at the proof of concept stage yet.At the moment, there are conversations happening with partners and stakeholders about how best to achieve the goal..
The RIPA project started at the simple end of planning applications with permitted development, which might include something like an application for a slightly larger kitchen, or a loft extension.
Permitted development is a technical assessment that provides yes or no answers based on aspects like allowable depths and heights.As the leader of TCN+, Jacqui has worked to align academic voices with the needs of the construction industry, funding numerous projects that cover digital innovations, energy systems, manufacturing, and more, with a focus on creating change in business models and construction methods.. 4.
Lessons from Other Sectors.Jacqui discusses how construction can learn from more integrated sectors like aerospace and automotive, where industry voices are more unified and the government provides more substantial support, allowing for quicker advancements.. 5.
Future of Construction.The industry needs a shift in business models, moving away from return on capital employed to a focus on sustainability and innovation.