Re-evaluating Global Supply Chains for Carbon Footprint:.

Lendlease has established a digital business called Podium to leverage their comprehensive involvement in the building lifecycle.This initiative aims to develop proprietary software that enhances productivity and efficiency, promoting a seamless integration of digital strategies into construction processes.. 3.

Sustainability and innovation.Lucy Homer emphasises the importance of innovation, particularly in the use of alternative materials to support sustainability.Her role involves collaborating across the global Lendlease business to drive innovations that align with their sustainability goals, ensuring long-term positive impacts on the environment.. 4.

Challenges and future of architecture.Lucy discusses the inefficiencies in traditional architectural practices, such as the redundancy of subcontractors redrawing architects’ plans.

She advocates for architects to evolve their roles, focusing more on curating and standardising supply chain systems rather than designing everything bespoke, to remain relevant in an increasingly digitised industry.. 5.

Integration of onsite automation.As the building gets smaller, so does the air handling plant.

This creates a reduction in running costs - heating and lighting.In other words, we create a virtuous circle of benefit.. What is the future of the construction industry?.

Ultimately, we suspect that over time buildings will become flexible configurations of components, rather than large, fixed assets.We may end up creating loose-fit superstructures.