An innovative solution which could reduce a typical frame programme by around 30% and achieve a 70% reduction in embodied carbon has secured its second industry award.

The D-Frame solution, developed by Laing O'Rourke, was named 'Product innovation of the Year' at the London Construction Awards. This comes after the solution secured the Product Innovation Award at the UK Construction Week awards last month.


Laing O'Rourke's Engineering Leader, Glen Rust, commented: "D-Frame will change the industry by bringing together digital modelling and manufactured precast components into an innovative solution that allows for a more efficient assembly of the frame of a building. While standardised components are used, thus improving productivity; the system has the flexibility to accommodate architectural complexity."

The D-Frame solution gives consideration to the entire life-cycle of a building from design, construction and through into end of life, where its demountable design feature will enable the circular economy within the built environment. A prototype was manufactured and assembled at Explore Manufacturing, allowing the team to validate the system and is now ready for deployment.

(CM/MH)