The Choice Factory: delivering MMC the Kier way
The Choice Factory is Kier’s award-winning approach to delivering Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
As a project integrator we use the Choice Factory principles to guide clients through a structured process to provide a choice of factory based solutions. The Kier team provides expert advice and facilitates close collaboration amongst ourselves, clients and the supply chain to maximise opportunities from the range of technologies and methods available.
The Choice Factory is underpinned by our Digital by Default strategy, meaning we can deliver bespoke technical solutions that also meet environmental and social sustainability agendas.
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Project integrator: our kit-of-parts approach
As a project integrator, Kier considers a variety of different offsite systems, materials and supply chain partners, conducting feasibility studies to assess the value and impact of each to deliver an optimised solution for clients.
Through our flexible ‘kit-of-parts’ approach we have delivered a variety of projects across a range of sectors. Previous successes include pioneering the Repeatable Rooms and Standardised Components initiative as part of the P22 framework for the healthcare sector and delivering a step-change in the evolution of Design for Manufacture & Assembly at the multi-award winning HMP Five Wells.
MMC categories
3D primary structural systems
The production of 3D units in controlled factory conditions prior to final installation.
Volumetric units can be brought to site in a variety of forms ranging from a basic structure only, to one with all internal and external finishes and services installed.
2D primary structural systems
Flat panel components for floor, wall and roof structures, produced in a factory and assembled on site to produce a 3D structure.
Closed panels can include lining materials, insulation, services, windows, doors, internal wall finishes and external cladding.
Non-systemised primary structure
Framed or mass engineered timber, cold rolled or hot rolled steel or precast concrete members, including load bearing beams, columns, walls, staircases, core structures, slabs, ring beams, piles caps, driven piles and screw piles.
Additive manufacturing
The remote, site-based or final workface based printing of parts of buildings through various materials based on digital design and manufacturing techniques.
Both structural and non-structural components are included.
Non-structural assemblies
Non-structural walling systems, roof cassettes, non-load bearing kitchen, bathroom and utility pods, risers and plant rooms, as well as pre-formed wiring looms and mechanical engineering composites.
Traditional building product led productivity improvements
Traditional single building products manufactured in large format, pre-cut configurations or with easy jointing features to reduce site labour E.g. roll-out reinforced flooring, brickslips and underfloor heating mats.
Site process led productivity/assurance improvements
Innovative site-based techniques including lean construction, physical and digital worker augmentation, robotics, wearables, drones, verification tools and technology-led plant.
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MMC Project Spotlights
HMP Five Wells
Design and construction of an adult male Category C resettlement prison, designed to enhance rehabilitation. As a project integrator, Kier used a Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) component-led approach to deliver the project, setting new standards for excellence in modern methods of construction (MMC), innovation and digital technologies.
NHS Golden Jubilee
Kier is utilising modern methods of construction (MMC) throughout the build of this surgical centre, including a hybrid pre-cast concrete frame and facade, cast in service support systems, and pre-manufactured riser and corridor service modules.
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Rebecca Boundy
MMC Director
Andrew Dewdney
MMC Manager
