Best Practice Modularisation: A Design Study

Posted on 15th January by Scott Coombes

A design study looking at CC&E's modular design workflow and how this would impact a successfully completed modular design previously built.

The original approach was successful and met the objectives, however it missed some opportunities. It didn't follow the principles established and identified for the best module delivery outcomes.

The design study sets out to assess the implications of adopting good modular design practices; working to the strengths of the approach.

Key study phases:

  • Document the original design objectives, and rephrase or adapt these to a "Modular" approach.
  • Prepare a design considering the KPIs or key metrics which drive installation, fabrication and material supply costs (in that order).
  • Review the philosophy for the key module interfaces and integrate with the design.
  • Review constructability and finalise the design.
The results were surprising, in that most fabrication and installation metrics saw an average 50% saving. There were further savings available should the approach have been extended to surround systems and integrated the design.

The end result was also a system that's easier to work on and around.

Contact us for more details or a discussion on how to benefit further from modular design and prefabrication.

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Image of the original system as installed on site

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A second image of the original system, which consisted
of three large skids.

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3d parametric model of proposed design

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Tie in options were compared and optimised as a key step
in the design workflow