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	* Offsite manufacturing and standardised design.		* Offsite manufacturing and standardised design.

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	The visit inspired questions around how the business case was made for the automotive investment.		The visit inspired questions around how the business case was made for the automotive investment.

−	=== Long term relationships ===	+	=== 1. Long term relationships ===

	Suppliers invest in production facilities on the basis of long-term and certain demand based on standardisation and systemisation, making it easier to make long-term investments in manufacturing facilities.		Suppliers invest in production facilities on the basis of long-term and certain demand based on standardisation and systemisation, making it easier to make long-term investments in manufacturing facilities.
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	It can take two years of discussions with clients before a part gets put on the production line. The steel industry is not without risks but those risks are clearly identified and understood so investments can be justified.		It can take two years of discussions with clients before a part gets put on the production line. The steel industry is not without risks but those risks are clearly identified and understood so investments can be justified.

−	=== Is lack of people a good thing? ===	+	=== 2. Is lack of people a good thing? ===

	The group were struck by the limited number of people on the shop floor, prompting a debate about whether reduced labour requirements associated with the manufacturing revolution was a good thing. Levels of automation mean a higher level of training and therefore opportunities to improve the workforce skillset and flexibility. High quality production and just-in-time service also require resources and training in quality assurance, planning and health, and safety to support the supply chain.		The group were struck by the limited number of people on the shop floor, prompting a debate about whether reduced labour requirements associated with the manufacturing revolution was a good thing. Levels of automation mean a higher level of training and therefore opportunities to improve the workforce skillset and flexibility. High quality production and just-in-time service also require resources and training in quality assurance, planning and health, and safety to support the supply chain.

−	=== Manufacturer-led construction? ===	+	=== 3. Manufacturer-led construction? ===

	The aim for manufacturers like Tata Steel is to change the perception of steel as just a commodity and to add value to get closer to its clients and really understand their requirements and how they define value. This requires a movement away from traditional supply chains towards more integrated supply chains.		The aim for manufacturers like Tata Steel is to change the perception of steel as just a commodity and to add value to get closer to its clients and really understand their requirements and how they define value. This requires a movement away from traditional supply chains towards more integrated supply chains.

−	=== Can existing procurement practices support this? ===	+	=== 4. Can existing procurement practices support this? ===

	Procurement processes are in place to manage risk, and particularly in the public sector to ensure fairness and transparency. There was a heated discussion about whether the existing complex supply chain can be open and whether they do deliver transparency and that current processes were skewed towards traditional delivery.		Procurement processes are in place to manage risk, and particularly in the public sector to ensure fairness and transparency. There was a heated discussion about whether the existing complex supply chain can be open and whether they do deliver transparency and that current processes were skewed towards traditional delivery.

	It was suggested that existing procurement processes can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.		It was suggested that existing procurement processes can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.
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		+	=== 5. Generative design tools ===

	Generative design tools and a platform-based approach with a pallet of products will help construction take better advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence member Blacc has been undertaking to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit specific site and client requirements, while still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.		Generative design tools and a platform-based approach with a pallet of products will help construction take better advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence member Blacc has been undertaking to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit specific site and client requirements, while still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.
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	* Offsite manufacturing and standardised design.		* Offsite manufacturing and standardised design.

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−	On 25 January 2018, Constructing Excellence were hosted by Tata Steel at their distribution and processing centre at Wednesfield, West Midlands, the largest in the UK.	+	On 25 January 2018, Constructing Excellence were hosted by Tata Steel at their distribution and processing centre at Wednesfield, West Midlands, the largest in the UK. Tata Steel have invested heavily in the facility including more than£12 million in a dedicated Automotive Service Centre to produce sophisticated differentiated steel products.

−	~~Tata Steel have invested heavily in the facility including over £12 million in a dedicated Automotive Service Centre to produce sophisticated differentiated steel products.~~	+	The visit inspired questions around how the business case was made for the automotive investment.
−		+
−	The visit inspired ~~some very pertinent~~ questions around how the business case was made for the automotive investment.	+

	Long term relationships:		Long term relationships:

−	Suppliers invest in production facilities on the basis of long-term and certain demand based on standardisation and systemisation, making it easier to make long term investments in manufacturing facilities. ~~Long-term relationships with clients, it~~ can take two years of discussions with ~~end~~ clients before a part gets put on the production line. The steel industry is not without risks but those risks are clearly identified and understood so ~~therefore~~ investments can be justified.	+	Suppliers invest in production facilities on the basis of long-term and certain demand based on standardisation and systemisation, making it easier to make long term investments in manufacturing facilities.
		+
		+	It can take two years of discussions with clients before a part gets put on the production line. The steel industry is not without risks but those risks are clearly identified and understood so investments can be justified.

	Is lack of people a good thing?:		Is lack of people a good thing?:

−	The group were struck by the limited number of people on the shop floor, prompting ~~the~~ debate ~~around~~ whether reduced labour requirements associated with the manufacturing revolution was a good thing. Levels of automation mean a higher level of training and therefore opportunities to improve the workforce skillset and flexibility. High quality production and just in time service also require resources and training in QA, planning and ~~H&S~~ to support the supply chain.	+	The group were struck by the limited number of people on the shop floor, prompting a debate about whether reduced labour requirements associated with the manufacturing revolution was a good thing. Levels of automation mean a higher level of training and therefore opportunities to improve the workforce skillset and flexibility. High quality production and just in time service also require resources and training in quality assurance, planning and health and safety to support the supply chain.

	Manufacturer-led construction?:		Manufacturer-led construction?:

−	The aim for manufacturers like Tata Steel is to change the perception of steel as ~~not~~ just a commodity ~~product~~ and to add ~~more~~ value ~~they need~~ to get closer to their clients to really understand their requirements and how they define value~~, in much the same way as the automotive sector has done~~. This ~~would require~~ a movement away from traditional supply chains towards more integrated supply chains.	+	The aim for manufacturers like Tata Steel is to change the perception of steel as just a commodity and to add value to get closer to their clients and really understand their requirements and how they define value. This requires a movement away from traditional supply chains towards more integrated supply chains.

	Can existing procurement practices support this?:		Can existing procurement practices support this?:

−	Procurement processes are in place to manage risk, and particularly in the public sector to ensure fairness and transparency. There was a heated discussion ~~over~~ whether the existing complex supply ~~chains~~ can be open and whether they do deliver transparency and that current processes were skewed towards traditional delivery.	+	Procurement processes are in place to manage risk, and particularly in the public sector to ensure fairness and transparency. There was a heated discussion about whether the existing complex supply chain can be open and whether they do deliver transparency and that current processes were skewed towards traditional delivery.
		+
		+	It was suggested that existing procurement processes can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.

−	~~It was considered that existing procurement procedures can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement~~ and ~~therefore limit some~~ of ~~the advantages~~ of ~~offsite~~. ~~Moreover, passing risk down~~ the ~~supply chain has the effect~~ of ~~multiplying risk~~.	+	Generative design tools and a platform based approach with a pallet of products will help construction take better advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence members Blacc have been undertaking to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit specific site and client requirements, whilst still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.

−	~~Generative design tools and~~ a ~~platform based approach~~ with ~~a pallet of products will help allow construction~~ to ~~start full advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates~~ to ~~the work that Constructing Excellence members Blacc have been doing~~ in ~~the education space to identify a kit~~ of ~~parts for~~ the ~~education sector that can be configured to suit the specific site and client requirements, whilst still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs~~.	+	Alex Lubbock, Head of Digital Construction at the Infrastructure Projects Authority led a discussion on how the IPA’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance programme is designed to support Government engagement with industry to shift to a presumption in favour of offsite outlined in the Autumn budget 2017.

−	Alex Lubbock, Head of Digital Construction at the Infrastructure Projects Authority led a discussion on how the IPA’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance programme is designed to support Government engagement with industry to shift to a presumption in favour of offsite outlined in the Autumn budget 2017. Some of the key areas include:	+	Some of the key areas include:

	* Finding ways to enable early manufacturer engagement whilst remaining compliant with European procurement regulations. This will enable tenders and procurement to be delivered in a way that supports innovation and SME involvement.		* Finding ways to enable early manufacturer engagement whilst remaining compliant with European procurement regulations. This will enable tenders and procurement to be delivered in a way that supports innovation and SME involvement.

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	On 25 January 2018, Constructing Excellence were hosted by Tata Steel at their distribution and processing centre at Wednesfield, West Midlands, the largest in the UK.		On 25 January 2018, Constructing Excellence were hosted by Tata Steel at their distribution and processing centre at Wednesfield, West Midlands, the largest in the UK.
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	It was considered that existing procurement procedures can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and therefore limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.		It was considered that existing procurement procedures can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and therefore limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.

−	Generative design tools and a platform based approach with a pallet of products will help allow construction to start full advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence ~~Members~~ Blacc ~~[http://www.blacc.co/projects/priority-schools-building-programme-modular-solution-primary-schools ]~~ have been doing in the education space to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit the specific site and client requirements, whilst still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.	+	Generative design tools and a platform based approach with a pallet of products will help allow construction to start full advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence members Blacc have been doing in the education space to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit the specific site and client requirements, whilst still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.

	Alex Lubbock, Head of Digital Construction at the Infrastructure Projects Authority led a discussion on how the IPA’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance programme is designed to support Government engagement with industry to shift to a presumption in favour of offsite outlined in the Autumn budget 2017. Some of the key areas include:		Alex Lubbock, Head of Digital Construction at the Infrastructure Projects Authority led a discussion on how the IPA’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance programme is designed to support Government engagement with industry to shift to a presumption in favour of offsite outlined in the Autumn budget 2017. Some of the key areas include:

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On 25 January 2018, Constructing Excellence were hosted by Tata Steel at their distribution and processing centre at Wednesfield, West Midlands, the largest in the UK.

Tata Steel have invested heavily in the facility including over £12 million in a dedicated Automotive Service Centre to produce sophisticated differentiated steel products.

The visit inspired some very pertinent questions around how the business case was made for the automotive investment.

Long term relationships:

Suppliers invest in production facilities on the basis of long-term and certain demand based on standardisation and systemisation, making it easier to make long term investments in manufacturing facilities. Long-term relationships with clients, it can take two years of discussions with end clients before a part gets put on the production line. The steel industry is not without risks but those risks are clearly identified and understood so therefore investments can be justified.

Is lack of people a good thing?:

The group were struck by the limited number of people on the shop floor, prompting the debate around whether reduced labour requirements associated with the manufacturing revolution was a good thing. Levels of automation mean a higher level of training and therefore opportunities to improve the workforce skillset and flexibility. High quality production and just in time service also require resources and training in QA, planning and H&S to support the supply chain.

Manufacturer-led construction?:

The aim for manufacturers like Tata Steel is to change the perception of steel as not just a commodity product and to add more value they need to get closer to their clients to really understand their requirements and how they define value, in much the same way as the automotive sector has done. This would require a movement away from traditional supply chains towards more integrated supply chains.

Can existing procurement practices support this?:

Procurement processes are in place to manage risk, and particularly in the public sector to ensure fairness and transparency. There was a heated discussion over whether the existing complex supply chains can be open and whether they do deliver transparency and that current processes were skewed towards traditional delivery.

It was considered that existing procurement procedures can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and therefore limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.

Generative design tools and a platform based approach with a pallet of products will help allow construction to start full advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence Members Blacc [http://www.blacc.co/projects/priority-schools-building-programme-modular-solution-primary-schools ] have been doing in the education space to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit the specific site and client requirements, whilst still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.

Alex Lubbock, Head of Digital Construction at the Infrastructure Projects Authority led a discussion on how the IPA’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance programme is designed to support Government engagement with industry to shift to a presumption in favour of offsite outlined in the Autumn budget 2017. Some of the key areas include:

* Finding ways to enable early manufacturer engagement whilst remaining compliant with European procurement regulations. This will enable tenders and procurement to be delivered in a way that supports innovation and SME involvement.
* Generating a pipeline of repeatable projects and elements that can unlock long-term investment and enable the industry to build on knowledge and transfer learning more effectively between projects.

Throughout the day the message was reinforced that early decisions on offsite were required in order to deliver real value for clients.

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−	On ~~25 January 2018~~, Constructing Excellence ~~were~~ hosted by Tata Steel at ~~their~~ distribution and processing centre at Wednesfield, West Midlands, the largest in the UK. Tata Steel ~~have~~ invested heavily in the facility including more ~~than£12 million~~ in a dedicated Automotive Service Centre to produce sophisticated differentiated steel products.	+	On a recent visit, Constructing Excellence was hosted by Tata Steel at its distribution and processing centre at Wednesfield, West Midlands, the largest in the UK. Tata Steel has invested heavily in the facility including more than £12m in a dedicated Automotive Service Centre to produce sophisticated differentiated steel products.

	The visit inspired questions around how the business case was made for the automotive investment.		The visit inspired questions around how the business case was made for the automotive investment.

−	Long term relationships:	+	=== Long term relationships ===

−	Suppliers invest in production facilities on the basis of long-term and certain demand based on standardisation and systemisation, making it easier to make long term investments in manufacturing facilities.	+	Suppliers invest in production facilities on the basis of long-term and certain demand based on standardisation and systemisation, making it easier to make long-term investments in manufacturing facilities.

	It can take two years of discussions with clients before a part gets put on the production line. The steel industry is not without risks but those risks are clearly identified and understood so investments can be justified.		It can take two years of discussions with clients before a part gets put on the production line. The steel industry is not without risks but those risks are clearly identified and understood so investments can be justified.

−	Is lack of people a good thing?:	+	=== Is lack of people a good thing? ===

−	The group were struck by the limited number of people on the shop floor, prompting a debate about whether reduced labour requirements associated with the manufacturing revolution was a good thing. Levels of automation mean a higher level of training and therefore opportunities to improve the workforce skillset and flexibility. High quality production and just in time service also require resources and training in quality assurance, planning and health and safety to support the supply chain.	+	The group were struck by the limited number of people on the shop floor, prompting a debate about whether reduced labour requirements associated with the manufacturing revolution was a good thing. Levels of automation mean a higher level of training and therefore opportunities to improve the workforce skillset and flexibility. High quality production and just-in-time service also require resources and training in quality assurance, planning and health, and safety to support the supply chain.

−	Manufacturer-led construction?:	+	=== Manufacturer-led construction? ===

−	The aim for manufacturers like Tata Steel is to change the perception of steel as just a commodity and to add value to get closer to ~~their~~ clients and really understand their requirements and how they define value. This requires a movement away from traditional supply chains towards more integrated supply chains.	+	The aim for manufacturers like Tata Steel is to change the perception of steel as just a commodity and to add value to get closer to its clients and really understand their requirements and how they define value. This requires a movement away from traditional supply chains towards more integrated supply chains.

−	Can existing procurement practices support this?:	+	=== Can existing procurement practices support this? ===

	Procurement processes are in place to manage risk, and particularly in the public sector to ensure fairness and transparency. There was a heated discussion about whether the existing complex supply chain can be open and whether they do deliver transparency and that current processes were skewed towards traditional delivery.		Procurement processes are in place to manage risk, and particularly in the public sector to ensure fairness and transparency. There was a heated discussion about whether the existing complex supply chain can be open and whether they do deliver transparency and that current processes were skewed towards traditional delivery.
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	It was suggested that existing procurement processes can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.		It was suggested that existing procurement processes can get in the way of early manufacturer engagement and limit some of the advantages of offsite. Moreover, passing risk down the supply chain has the effect of multiplying risk.

−	Generative design tools and a platform based approach with a pallet of products will help construction take better advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence ~~members~~ Blacc ~~have~~ been undertaking to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit specific site and client requirements, ~~whilst~~ still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.	+	Generative design tools and a platform-based approach with a pallet of products will help construction take better advantage of manufacturing and its added value. This relates to the work that Constructing Excellence member Blacc has been undertaking to identify a kit of parts for the education sector that can be configured to suit specific site and client requirements, while still meeting Education Funding Agency requirements at higher spec and lower costs.

−	Alex Lubbock, ~~Head~~ of ~~Digital Construction~~ at the Infrastructure Projects Authority led a discussion on how the IPA’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance programme is designed to support ~~Government~~ engagement with industry to shift to a presumption in favour of offsite outlined in the ~~Autumn~~ budget 2017.	+	Alex Lubbock, head of digital construction at the Infrastructure Projects Authority, led a discussion on how the IPA’s Transforming Infrastructure Performance programme is designed to support government engagement with industry to shift to a presumption in favour of offsite outlined in the autumn budget of 2017.

	Some of the key areas include:		Some of the key areas include:

−	* Finding ways to enable early manufacturer engagement ~~whilst~~ remaining compliant with European procurement regulations. This will enable tenders and procurement to be delivered in a way that supports innovation and SME involvement.	+	* Finding ways to enable early manufacturer engagement while remaining compliant with European procurement regulations. This will enable tenders and procurement to be delivered in a way that supports innovation and SME involvement.
	* Generating a pipeline of repeatable projects and elements that can unlock long-term investment and enable the industry to build on knowledge and transfer learning more effectively between projects.		* Generating a pipeline of repeatable projects and elements that can unlock long-term investment and enable the industry to build on knowledge and transfer learning more effectively between projects.

−	Throughout the ~~day~~ the message was reinforced that early decisions on offsite were required in order to deliver real value for clients.	+	Throughout the visit, the message was reinforced that early decisions on offsite were required in order to deliver real value for clients.

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