Advancing Prefab: Not just another conference.
Bridging Academia and Industry.Jacqui Glass emphasises the importance of integrating academic research with industry needs.
By fostering collaboration between scholars and practitioners, the goal is to shorten the gap between research and real-world application, particularly in construction.. 2.Construction Innovation.Jacqui has been involved in construction transformation for over 20 years, particularly focusing on off-site construction.
Technologies seen in European countries like Scandinavia and Germany years ago are now being implemented in the UK housing market.. 3.Transforming Construction Network Plus (TCN+).
As the leader of TCN+, Jacqui has worked to align academic voices with the needs of the construction industry, funding numerous projects that cover digital innovations, energy systems, manufacturing, and more, with a focus on creating change in business models and construction methods.. 4.
Lessons from Other Sectors.In reflecting on the day, I believe what struck me most was what happened at the end of the timetabled discussion.
Attendees stayed on, clustering into smaller groups and over coffee and lunch continued to build relationships, share ideas and challenges.I was left thinking that this is how transformation happens..
Professor John Dyson spent more than 25 years at GlaxoSmithKline, eventually ending his career as VP, Head of Capital Strategy and Design, where he focussed on developing a long-term strategic approach to asset management..While there, he engaged Bryden Wood and together they developed the Front End Factory, a collaborative endeavour to explore how to turn purpose and strategy into the right projects – which paved the way for Design to Value.