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57 Storeys & Built in 19 Days – Modular's New Innovation
57 storeys & built in 19 days – modular’s new innovation BROAD Group has once again taken modular construction to new heights and in record time. First it was the T30 Hotel in 2012, a 30-storey building constructed in 15 days, and now a 57- storey building erected in 19 days. But what were some of the key considerations this time round that allowed BROAD Group to improve the process? The company has a truly vested interest in modular innovation, which is exciting for the direction of modular construction on a wider scale. J57, courtesy of BROAD Group Ahead of Modular Construction & Prefabrication 2015, we spoke to Juliet Jiang, VP of BROAD Group, to find out how modular construction influenced the design scope of the project, and where sustainability played an important role. With 19 atriums (each at 10 metres’ height), 800 apartments and office space that can accommodate 4,000 people, J57 is in fact a mini prototype for the 220-storey Sky City. “By using modular construction, we were able to reduce the use of concrete by 15,000 trucks. This was very important not only to save on materials, but minimise the environmental impact. Dust levels during construction were almost non-existent compared to traditional methods,” Ms Jiang says. From a sustainability and design perspective, the building is five times more energy efficient than its conventional counterparts. J57 features 20-cm thermal insulation for walls; four-paned super white glass windows; 100 per cent filtered fresh air 24/7; and a combined cooling, heating and power system that makes the building extremely energy efficient. -
Chinese Innovation China’S Technology Future and What It Means for Silicon Valley
Chinese Innovation China’s Technology Future and What It Means for Silicon Valley November 2017 Acknowledgments This report was prepared by Sean Randolph, Senior Director at the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. Alice Bishop, Research Analyst at the Economic Institute, and Sebastian Hamirani, an intern from California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo, contributed to the research. The Economic Institute wishes to thank the sponsors of this project, whose support enabled its development; its advisers, who provided early guidance and reviewed its working draft; and the many contributors who provided information and insight. About the Institute Since 1990, the Bay Area Council Economic Institute has been the leading think tank focused on the economic and policy issues facing the San Francisco/Silicon Valley Bay Area, one of the most dynamic regions in the United States and the world’s leading center for technology and innovation. A valued forum for stakeholder engagement and a respected source of information and fact-based analysis, the Institute is a trusted partner and adviser to both business leaders and government officials. Through its economic and policy research and its many partnerships, the Institute addresses major factors impacting the competitiveness, economic development and quality of life of the region and the state, including infrastructure, globalization, science and technology, and health policy. It is guided by a Board of Trustees drawn from influential leaders in the corporate, academic, non-profit, and government sectors. The Institute is housed at and supported by the Bay Area Council, a public policy organization that includes hundreds of the region’s largest employers and is committed to keeping the Bay Area the world’s most competitive economy and best place to live. -
Modular Buildings in Modern Construction
Available online at www.sciencedirect.com ScienceDirect Procedia Engineering 153 ( 2016 ) 167 – 172 XXV Polish – Russian – Slovak Seminar “Theoretical Foundation of Civil Engineering” Modular buildings in modern construction Elena M. Generalovaa*, Viktor P. Generalova, Anna A. Kuznetsovaa a Samara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Molodogvardeyskaya St 194, Samara, 443001, Russia Abstract The article considers temporary methods of using modular units in construction. The advanced world experience in the construction of modular buildings is analyzed. It is emphasized that modular construction has the potential to shorten project design and engineering time, reduce costs and improve construction productivity. The installation of modular buildings is cost- efficient, safe and eco-friendly. Modern modular systems are based on using not only large elements such as «block rooms» but various small 3D building elements. The analysis result of Russian developments in the construction of modular buildings proves that Russia has great experience in the development of 3D reinforced concrete modules. As the research results the article shows promise for developing of modern modular construction systems in order to provide the population with affordable, comfortable and eco-friendly housing. The paper describes the prospects and relevance of introducing modular prefabricated units not only into low-rise but into multi-storey and high-rise construction as well. ©© 2016 2016 The The Authors. Authors. Published Published by Elsevierby Elsevier Ltd. Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (Peer-reviewhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ under responsibility of the organizing). committee of the XXV Polish – Russian – Slovak Seminar “Theoretical PeerFoundation-review under of Civil responsibility Engineering. -
The China Effect on Global Innovation October 2015
THE CHINA EFFECT ON GLOBAL INNOVATION OCTOBER 2015 HIGHLIGHTS 15 27 103 The innovation Innovation in China Cheaper, faster, imperative today more global Long-standing sources of Mapping China’s innovation China’s impact on growth are waning performance innovation around the world In the 25 years since its founding, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has sought to develop a deeper understanding of the evolving global economy. As the business and economics research arm of McKinsey & Company, MGI aims to provide leaders in commercial, public, and social sectors with the facts and insights on which to base management and policy decisions. MGI research combines the disciplines of economics and management, employing the analytical tools of economics with the insights of business leaders. Our “micro-to-macro” methodology examines microeconomic industry trends to better understand the broad macroeconomic forces affecting business strategy and public policy. MGI’s in-depth reports have covered more than 20 countries and 30 industries. Current research focuses on six themes: productivity and growth, natural resources, labor markets, the evolution of global financial markets, the economic impact of technology and innovation, and urbanization. Recent reports have assessed global flows; the economies of Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and Nigeria; China’s digital transformation; India’s path from poverty to empowerment; affordable housing; and the effects of global debt. MGI is led by three McKinsey & Company directors: Richard Dobbs, James Manyika, and Jonathan Woetzel. Michael Chui, Susan Lund, and Jaana Remes serve as MGI partners. Project teams are led by the MGI partners and a group of senior fellows, and include consultants from McKinsey offices around the world.