Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
What is the current challenge?
Currently within construction we are faced with a skills shortage, project cost overruns and often a lot of time spent on site due to complexity.
The skills shortage is amplified by complex building and envelope design. Complex design means more competency in skills is required by stakeholders to ensure build quality. A key issue highlighted in the Hackitt Report as a “key concern”. Further to this the lack of project repeatability and “minor” changes to design have a knock-on effect on project costs. Lack of repeatability often means bespoke manufacturing requirements which in turn raises cost.
Complex balcony designs for example, can often indicate a complex design throughout the building and envelope.
What are the benefits of standardisation?
1. Increase in cost savings or cost avoidance
2. Time savings on site
3. Minimised transport costs & carbon footprint
4. Reduced risk of quality issues
5. Reduction in manufacturing and site waste
Learn more sapphire.eu.com/sapphire-news/the-benefits-of-simplified-design
What is the current challenge?
Currently within construction we are faced with a skills shortage, project cost overruns and often a lot of time spent on site due to complexity.
The skills shortage is amplified by complex building and envelope design. Complex design means more competency in skills is required by stakeholders to ensure build quality. A key issue highlighted in the Hackitt Report as a “key concern”. Further to this the lack of project repeatability and “minor” changes to design have a knock-on effect on project costs. Lack of repeatability often means bespoke manufacturing requirements which in turn raises cost.
Complex balcony designs for example, can often indicate a complex design throughout the building and envelope.
What are the benefits of standardisation?
1. Increase in cost savings or cost avoidance
2. Time savings on site
3. Minimised transport costs & carbon footprint
4. Reduced risk of quality issues
5. Reduction in manufacturing and site waste
Learn more sapphire.eu.com/sapphire-news/the-benefits-of-simplified-design
