As part of the Clean Growth Grand Challenge within the Government’s Industrial Strategy, a £420m Construction Sector Deal was announced in 2018. A key part of the Sector Deal is an investment by the Government of £170m in the Transforming Construction Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) in line with the Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) Strategy and the Transport Infrastructure Efficiency Strategy (TIES). £10m MMC, Digital and Whole-Life Performance (CR&D) Programme: UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £10m for CR&D projects that go beyond the state-of-the-art in improving productivity, quality and performance of the UK construction sector. £26m Demonstrator Programme: An investment of up to £26m is available in Demonstrator projects that demonstrate improvements in productivity, quality and performance of the UK construction sector. These will include new validations of business models, digital approaches to design, construction and management, advancements in modern methods of construction and approaches to whole-life performance of a building or assets. The webcast recording is now available: https://youtu.be/VHZfvipnfCs Find out more about the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund at https://ktn-uk.co.uk/interests/iscf

1. A new catalyst for change
Construction Innovation Hub
September 2019

2. Who we are – our mission
Our mission is to be a catalyst for
transforming the UK construction sector
through manufacturing technologies
and digital ways of working –
boosting productivity, exports and
asset performance to benefit society

3. Three core partners…

4. Our themes
Digital
Performance
Manufacturing
Engagement

5. Inputs, Outputs and Outcomes

6. Programme Description

7. Core Technical Programme
Overcomplexity
Capacity Issues
Low productivity
Poor whole life performance
H & S Impacts
Programme overruns
Lack of data
INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Poor value for money
High quality projects
Better performing assets
Improved user experience
Useable data
Better operations and
management
Safer delivery
Predictable programme
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Better profit margins
A MARKET FACING PROGRAMME
Security mindedness

8. Demonstrating a Platform Approach
Platform
Requirements
Platform
Components
Digital
Library
Design
Configurator
Digital
Twins
Platform
Concept
Platform
Requirements
Platform
Components
Digital
Library
Design
Configurator
Digital
Twins

9. Develop a platform design and delivery
concept that can:
• Be implemented at scale by public
sector clients
• Reduce cost, delivery time and lifetime
carbon emissions
• Boost productivity and increase the
asset whole life value
• Offer an opportunity to integrate active
renewable energy systems
Platform Design Programme Objectives
Source: Bryden Wood Technology Limited, Platform 2 Superstructure

10. We will provide two pre-existing superstructures based on Bryden Wood
Platform 2 and the SEISMIC system
We are looking for organisations to….
• Suggest alternative superstructure solutions
• Develop a range of additional platform systems including:
External Wall Panel, Interior Wall Panel, Ground Floor Panel, Interim Floor
Panel, Active Roof Panel, MEP Systems
• Develop a range of possible platform services including:
Design, Logistics, Construction Management, Definition of Interface
Standards, Assembly, Inspection Services
Platform Design: Opportunities to engage
Super
structure
Envelope
MEP
Fit Out

11. • Rationalise the component design
• Incorporate a number of interacting
elements
• Develop a ‘kit of parts’ of components,
assemblies and products that go
together in a pre-defined way
• Prove this concept with a demonstrator
building
Working with industry

12. Benefits to participating organisations
Platform
partners will…
Be at the
forefront of
revolution
Be widely
showcased
Refine &
improve your
product
Open up
market
opportunities
Drive industry
standards
Receive world
class support

13. 8 weeks at the start of the call intended to encourage applicants to form consortia to deliver a system
that can be integrated on to the platform.
What?
• Applicants will complete a company bio detailing business type, offering and opportunities for
collaboration.
• Facilitated by the hub applicants work together to develop ideas for combined offerings that can
be integrated on to the platform.
Why?
• Provides visibility of the collaboration opportunities from all applicants which will facilitate Stage
2.
• Encourage collaboration and innovation between applicants.
Stage 1: Sandpit & Collaborate (Optional)

14. 4 week application period following stage 1
What?
• Closed detailed question set to which applicants respond with either their initial offering OR a
combined offering generated during stage 1.
• Detail the resources, time and materials, that an applicant is prepared to commit to the
programme.
Why?
• Provide the Hub’s judging panel with the information that they require in order to determine
which applicants to take forward to for the collaborative design team.
Stage 2: Enter Competition (Compulsory)

15. You need to be:
• a UK-based business (of any size and
from any sector)
• prepared to put in time & materials
Full details and entry criteria available
online:
constructioninnovationhub.org.uk/
platform-design-open-call
Applications & Criteria

16. We will:
• Provide advice on the fit between your project proposal and the Construction Innovation Hub
programme and objectives.
• Make introductions to the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), BRE (Building Research
Establishment) and the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) where there is potential for their
capabilities and facilities to add value to your project consortium
• Signpost you to other engagement opportunities with the Construction Innovation Hub
• Start a dialogue which will lead to knowledge transfer and joint dissemination between us and
successful projects
Hub support for CR & D call

17. Join the transformation
www.constructioninnovationhub.org.uk
@CIH_HUB
Construction Innovation Hub
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