In Germany, specific regulations about the use of recovered heat are coming into force.
Amy and Jaimie emphasised that the shift towards industrialised construction is not just a trend—it’s a necessity.With growing pressures from sustainability goals, workforce challenges, and cost efficiency demands, traditional construction methods are proving inadequate.
The conversation highlighted how industrialised processes, including productisation and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), are essential for addressing these challenges and meeting future demands.. 2.. Productisation is the next frontier.The discussion introduced the concept of.—treating components of construction as standardised products rather than one-off custom solutions.
Amy argued that productisation enables consistency, scalability, and better integration across projects, creating a foundation for innovation.She pointed out that productisation is not just about manufacturing but also about enabling architects and engineers to focus on what matters most: creative, high-value design.. 3..
The role of technology: Connected ecosystems.
Amy and Jaimie discussed how technology serves as the 'connective tissue' that enables the adoption of industrialised construction.Provided that all industrial activities in the nuclear fuel cycle comply with regulatory frameworks and related Technical Screening Criteria, measures to control and prevent potentially harmful impacts on human health and the environment are in place to ensure very low impact.. 15.
The average annual exposure of a member of the public, due to effects attributable to nuclear-energy-based electricity production (including mining) is about 0.2 mSv, 10,000 times less than the average annual exposure due to natural background radiation.. 16.Opponents generally agree on this, but argue that sometimes facilities are not managed appropriately and therefore risk can increase.
The likelihood and impact of accidents with nuclear reactors is – contrary to what is generally believed – considerably less than in traditional energy industries.Nuclear is much closer to renewable energy in terms of safety and greenhouse gas emissions.