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The common standards referred to earlier will enable a more stable, engaged supply chain.
When choosing who to fund, the TCN+ team sought projects targeting the construction industry’s pain points, as well as programs showing innovative potential.Ideas addressing small business and regional initiatives were particularly welcomed, as the team were keen to support lesser known voices outside of the big firms.
Some of the projects chosen were as follows:.Transitioning to an automated construction supply chain: future business model innovation for SMEs.: This compelling project, led by The University of Reading, explored the opportunities and constraints for SMEs in the adoption of robotics and automation.
The work explored limitations posed by current business models and the changes that would be necessary to move towards automation of the supply chain, and the wider adoption of technology.. Design Optimisation and Prototyping for Affordable Rural Housing.: Robert Gordon University in Scotland was selected for this project, focused.
on transforming the delivery of rural housing via design optimisation and prototyping, in order to facilitate faster, scalable and digitally integrated production.
The project also offered the added benefit of attracting digital natives into housing construction.Enable ease and transparency of procurement and payment.
Host a widely distributed network of suppliers, from major materials suppliers to specialist SMEs.Ensure vendors are rigorously pre-qualified to ensure consistency and quality of components.
Ensure transparency and provenance of raw materials and documentation of the complete manufacturing process etc.. Objectively allow buyers to compare products against a range of value criteria; not just costBe a neutral broker, charging buyers and sellers a small fee to use the service on the market does not itself influence the price.Allow for standard products as well as compatible enhancements.