Lead Designer's Handbook

CHAPTER 11 MINDFUL OF THE FUTURE

Introduction

Those undertaking the lead designer role may believe that their current knowledge and experience will allow them to practise well into the future. However, many of the design processes presently used will not be relevant. As such, it is important to conclude this publication with a chapter that looks at the topics that will drive change in the future, further redefining the designer role.

While BIM nudges the design team towards better defined deliverables and good data stewardship, improving asset management outcomes, and is arguably changing the tools we use to design, it is not transforming the design process. Indeed, some would argue that it has made aspects of what is done more complex and less ...