DfMA for Battery Plants

and improve construction procurement methods.

While the Forge is the first of its kind and setting new standards, the underlying DfMA principles underpin all our M&E design work at Bryden Wood.. DfMA adds exceptional value for our M&E clients.Martin Wood and Mark Bryden discuss the origins, growth and future of Bryden Wood, as the company reaches 25 years.Click the 'play button' above to listen to the episode, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.The philosophy of 'Design to Value'.

Martin shares how Bryden Wood's foundational philosophy, 'Design to Value,' emphasises optimising efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and client outcomes rather than focusing purely on aesthetics.This approach informs projects ranging from data centres to healthcare facilities, proving the value of holistic and strategic design thinking.. 2.Breaking down silos in architecture and engineering.

Martin highlights the importance of integrating multidisciplinary expertise within Bryden Wood to regain control over the design process.By bringing architects, engineers, coders, and data analysts together under one roof, Bryden Wood fosters collaboration and innovation, streamlining the development of high-value solutions.. 3.

Challenging the client brief for better outcomes.

A recurring theme is Bryden Wood’s practice of questioning and refining client briefs.You give it the clear purpose of keeping the children safe and fed with home cooked food.

All sounds great.The robot goes to the cupboard and fridge and sees that there is no food in the house.

Then it notices the family dog…..These ideas and discussions are vital to the safe development of AI in pursuit of the betterment of all people and the planet but they hold absolutely true for human organisations..