With offsite construction playing a vital role in the future of the construction industry, Algeco, a modular solutions brand, has launched a new certified Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course, targeting building designers, to help them better prepare for working with offisite methods.
‘Form Follows Function – How to Design for Offsite Construction’ is the title of the new CPD presentation, which is certified by the CPD Certification Service.
The presentation aims to support industry professionals, showing them what offsite construction can offer for meeting their building performance targets, while still using Modern Methods in a safe and efficient way.
The CPD format uses a Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA) overlay to the conventional Plan of Work to highlight the differences between Offsite and Traditional Construction and the benefits that they create. Early engagement, collaborative working, clear accountability and strong project management are consistent themes of the Offsite approach.
Case studies from leading architects illustrate where Offsite Construction has been used successfully and a Q&A section tackles the questions commonly asked such as fire safety and planning – all selected to share knowledge.
Furthermore, the CPD covers the features and sustainability benefits of offsite construction, before finishing with practical guidance on design considerations and how building performance can be optimised further.
Having listened to the presentation, specifiers will have a better understanding of the 7 types of modular construction. They will also gain a technical and practical understanding of the benefits of offsite and modular construction as a whole and feel confident about specifying largescale projects using this technique.
Sustainability is embedded in the Algeco approach and is fundamental to everything the company does. This vision is based on the principle that the brand must do social and environmental good.
Algeco’s Chris Coxon said: “Our new CPD is developed specifically for architects and specifiers looking to help their clients access the benefits of modular and offsite construction – Economic, Environmental, Social and Governance. It offers a better understanding of the benefits of specifying offsite to meet with the most up to date building performance requirements.”
Chris added: “At Algeco, we’re keen to help industry colleagues learn more about Offsite solutions – and explode the odd myth along the way. Our CPD will ensure confidence when specifying offsite construction!”
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