Opoku, A;
Milla, S;
(2019)
Exploring the use of standardised design in addressing the shortage of primary school places in the UK.
Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
, 17
(2)
pp. 383-401.
10.1108/JEDT-04-2018-0073.
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Abstract
PURPOSE: As part of the UK Government’s strategy to address the current shortage of primary school places is the construction of standardised designed schools. The UK government has been facing an uphill battle to meet the demand for the ever-increasing number of school places it requires. This paper seeks to explore the use of standardised school design in addressing the problem of primary school places in the UK. METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: Due to the exploratory nature of this investigation, a pragmatic research philosophy is utilised and mixed method data collection techniques are employed. Quantitative data collection is in the form of a survey involving 306 construction professionals and stakeholders; this has been consolidated using qualitative data collection in the form of nine purposefully selected semi-structured interviews. FINDINGS: The research highlighted the influence that people and their perceptions have on the successful implementation of standardisation. The results show that a high level of misunderstanding exists around the concept of standardisation and its definition. Standardised design has shown to have a remarkable influence in reducing the cost and time required for delivering the construction of new schools. LIMITATIONS: Due to the exploratory nature of this research the results obtained have not been wholly conclusive but have instead provided a contribution to the area of standardisation in construction. ORIGINALITY: The research has uncovered that, in order to truly promote and drive standardisation in the delivery of schools, a joint approach is required with designers, contractors, clients and manufacturers, working in partnership to develop successful solutions. The paper will therefore help the key stakeholders delivering standardised schools in UK to fully understand the concept and turn the challenges into opportunities.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Exploring the use of standardised design in addressing the shortage of primary school places in the UK |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JEDT-04-2018-0073 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-04-2018-0073 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Building Standardisation, Schools buildings, School places, Standardised design, United Kingdom |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10064761 |
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