INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION

Risks Associated with Innovative Building Designs

Introduction1

Discussion1

Construction Industry2

Models and Concepts of Construction3

Risks of Innovations in Building5

Internal Constraints5

External Constraints5

Lack of Knowledge6

Lack in Decision Making Process6

Innovations in Construction7

Design-Bid-Build project delivery method7

Design-Assist8

Analysis of the Particular Situation8

Acceptance of the Change10

Conclusion10

References12

Risks Associated with Innovative Building Designs

Introduction

Advances in prefabrication and industrialization in construction have been harmonized by the introduction of new materials and methods. Future innovations in structural engineering will largely be based on the development of new materials. In the case of housing construction, the architects aim at developing ideal structures that are strong, ductile, safe and inexpensive to construct, durable, low maintenance, energy efficient, and cost-effective. Significant efforts have been made to develop innovative construction materials and techniques to meet these goals (Winch, 2010 pp. 50-150).

This paper contains the analysis of novel and ionic building designs in terms of quality concerns. With the advanced nature of technology, there are innovations in all the aspects of life. Considering the area of construction, there has been intense level of innovative approaches in the form of ionic buildings. These buildings are used as the representatives of the society or the business purpose (Winch, 2010 pp. 50-150).

The industry of construction plays the significant role in the development of society. The economy of the country is greatly raised with the development of such buildings that hold an ionic position among the top ranked buildings of world. However, conflicts arise as the quality of the overall construction materials lack behind that becomes a horrifying really to the future scenario (Blayse & Manley, 2004 pp. 143-154).

Discussion

The article of Weaver contains the real facet of iconic buildings that are considered to be the signs of representation for the nation. For instance, the building of Scottish Parliament has been posing intense concerns pertaining to the quality of the materials used. The roofs of the building are observed to be leaking that is the worst aspect of the professionals' performance. Moreover, the building is also suffered from the lightening problems as light filters were not deployed at the time of construction. The architectures did not perform their responsibilities sincerely and honestly, pertaining to the safety of human life. The air conditioning system of the entire structure is also poor as the atmosphere gets very hot, which is not desirable for a professional building. In addition to this, there were a number of cracked glass windows, posing severe threats the people working there (Weaver, 2006).

It is only one example, but there are multiple buildings that hold the top rankings among others in the world; still, those are standing with numerous threats to lives and economy with their poor construction. Great deal of consideration is required to minimize the flaws of construction processes, so that the industry may be excellent in serving the purpose of associated people (Blayse & Manley, 2004 pp. 143-154).

Construction Industry

The construction industry is a major contributor to emissions and pollution and is a main world resource consumer (prime matter, energy, labour, capital). Because of this, the industry is formulating short and long-term ...