Key points

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Develop an organisational strategy to aggregating and standardising demand, and driving the adoption of MMC.

2.

Engage the supply chain to set realistic targets for the use of MMC, and ensure that they possess the capability to report on the required metrics.

3.

Meet and contract for the standards set out by the UK Building Information Management (BIM) Framework.

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Consider the use of product platforms comprising standardised and interoperable components and assemblies.

Want to know more?

1.

UK BIM Framework sets out the overarching approach to implementing BIM and provides tools and resources.

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The Centre for Digital Built Britain is leading work to develop the Information Management Framework and National Digital Twin.

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The IPA can support contracting authorities in developing their strategic approaches to standardisation and platform approaches via governmentconstructionteam@ipa.gov.uk

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Construction Innovation Hub Platform Design Programme.

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The Department for Transport's TIES Living Lab aims to be a catalyst for driving even greater efficiency savings through three key themes - 'better use of data, measures, and metrics'; 'exploiting Modern Methods of Construction and digital technology'; and 'improving business processes'.