We offer a wide variety of design and delivery services, all based around added value.
We can;
Help access the benefits of MMC
from concept to manufacture
from bespoke needs to product development
from identifying value to access value
Review and unlock projects
Projects can become ‘stuck’ , typically where an aspect has become a blocker to progress, (cost, or programme etc.) All parties want progress but a new route needs to be identified.
Be they traditional, hybrid or component based, we are familiar with assessing a project on its merits and identify any shortcoming, as well as how such shortcomings might be overcome to generate a more efficient delivery strategy.
Undertake traditional design processes
All with strong buildability links
With close connectivity to a value driven agenda/ business case
Roadmapped for transparency and informed decision making
With the holistic understanding of a multi disciplinary design team
With high end drawn and graphical outputs
A value driven focus.
We assist clients, design teams and the supply chain across multiple sectors.
Our services can be treated as standalone, or be fitted into an existing project structure.
We have both in-house capabilities and a consortium of design partners that means we are able to provide a wide range of support.
MMC advice and design at all levels of the process
Buildability advice from early concepts to site readiness
multi-disciplinary design teams
construction planning & 4D modelling
CGI, video and other high end multimedia outputs
Data analysis as part of value identification
To be of value to a client we must add value: In all that we do, our approach is to identify where project value/ benefits are, articulate this understanding to our client and support them in attaining this value.
Owning the process not just the sequence
To site: Logistics
On site: Assembly
Validate site : 4D
Accessing the Benefits of MMC
Support
Aligned is very happy and able to provide advice and support around MMC.
This type of support can take many forms and be tailored to the individual needs of a project. An example might be as a Technical Advisor, providing independent commentary around proposals for MMC deployment.
At an earlier stage support might focus on what MMC might be able to offer a project or programme of works.
Earlier again, Aligned can assist in compiling and/ or advising on the team of people that might want to be engaged, based on the problem statement being raised.
Whilst at later stages, as the design is formalised, Aligned can support a design team in developing the components themselves.
Strategy
To access the benefits of MMC it is important to enter into the process with a strategy in place.
Whilst it might be said to be an idealistic situation, it can equally be recognised, that to maximize value in any field, a robust and considered strategy from the outset is most likely to deliver the maximum benefit. This is no different when looking to benefit from Modern Methods of Construction.
This might be at a component level, a project level, or programme level. In all instances a strategy is required.
The above is broad and the response needs to be equally as board. The range of support Aligned offers is therefore from, assisting with developing a roadmap for how the problem at hand might be addressed. Through to developing project specific delivery strategies. Into strategizing the value of a specific component and how the component might be developed in order to realise that value.
Concept
A concept is always based around unlocking potential.
Whilst the similarity with strategy is recognised, it is called out separately for the below reason.
Strategy represents a linear progression of thoughts around the embodiment of MMC.
Concept is where a delivery solution might not be in place . A project might be suffering as a result or need a delivery strategy to be in place in order to move forward.
Some evidence based applications of Concept are shown below.
Some realised benefits
Heathrow : T5 Nodes
Programme reduction of ~ 60%
Cost saving in recouped stand time alone ~ £1.8m
A Data Centre Provider
Programme reduction of ~23%
Delivery security through scaleable kit of parts deployable across multiple projects.
Heathrow : Pier 7
Constraints of the project reorganised and addressed. The resultant simplification and transparency of delivery approach unlocked the project and allowed it to progress.
Design
We hold significant MMC design experience across multiple sectors.
Aligned is very comfortable participating in or leading design processes.
Aligned was founded by Tim Ryan, an Architect with some 18 years of experience in MMC across multiple sectors and leading highly integrated multi-disciplinary design teams.
Delivery
To access the benefits of MMC it is important to enter into the process with a strategy in place.
This might be at a component level, a project or programme level. In all instances a strategy is required.
The above is broad and the response needs to be equally as board. The range is therefore from assisting with developing a roadmap for how the problem at hand might be addressed. Through to developing protect specific delivery strategies.
Or the value of a specific component and how this might be developed in order to realise that value.
Everything else
A concept is always based around unlocking potential.
Whilst the similarity with strategy is recognised, it is called out separately for the below reason.
Strategy represents a linear progression thoughts and embodiment of MMC.
Concept is where a delivery solution might not be in place. A project might be suffering as a result or need a delivery strategy to be in place in order to move forward.
Some evidence based applications of Concept are shown below.
