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When we talk about value, people tend to focus on economic factors like cost and return on investment (ROI).However, value is actually much more than that.
It includes things such as the expected lifetime of components and materials, the wellbeing of the workforce, and the impact on the environment and climate change.On top of this, there’s the value of aesthetics and how things make us feel, as well as the value derived from doing; the personal development or learning someone might gain as a result of working on a project.There are a lot of value aspects to be considered when implementing a Design to Value approach.. 1.
Once you’ve identified the problem you’re trying to solve and the value you’d like to achieve, it’s time to start evaluating processes.The first step is to start modelling your project and working out how you’ll use particular processes to achieve your desired value outcomes, as well as to find the optimum balance between them.. 1.
For more about developments in approaches to Value in construction and the built environment, see the Construction Innovation Hub’s work in this area.
https://constructioninnovationhub.org.uk/value/.This means more power and cooling, and therefore more plant (e.g.
chillers, heat pumps, generators, UPS) and distribution which can be difficult to install due to lack of space.Also, existing office utility plant may simply be too old, inefficient, or unreliable for lab use, making upgrades necessary..
While purified water can be generated locally, drainage for lab sinks and equipment can be challenging due to a lack of risers in a standard office and difficulties achieving falls, so an overhead pumped system may be necessary.Liquid waste may need to be collected and even treated on-site, which again means additional plant space, and potential spillage (e.g.