Achieving best practice: how to select the optimum building solution

Meeting the brief

Every project is unique – the client’s brief influences each design decision. Defining key drivers is therefore crucial in establishing the desired project outcomes.

If the client intends to occupy the building for years to come, the brief may vary from developers with a remit to achieve a quick and efficient sale or – in the case of supermarkets – start trading and generating revenue as soon as practically possible.

There are numerous routes to take along the design and construction journey – selecting the core structural solution is one of the most important decisions. Structural timber systems, in my view, can tick many of the build and performance boxes.

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