ABSTRACT
To meet the demand from clients for continuing programmes of building-housing, schools, hospitals, libraries, offices etc. it is necessary to reconsider the methods used in the design and production of buildings. This is particularly appropriate at a time when a new young industry is emerging and provides increased opportunity for changes in traditional methods of working including the industrialisation of components both on and away from the site. It is essential to reduce the duration of projects and reduce the labour intensive nature of the industry due to the cost and difficulty of finding skilled labour. For this to be effective it is essential that the designer has a much greater understanding of the production needs of buildings and the potential of linking computer aided design to onsite use of robotics is an attractive proposition.
