BUILDING BETTER
FOR BETTER BUILDINGS
We follow a system thinking approach to offer a fully formed solution - not just a band aid. Comprehending the entire system and recognising that changes in one part can impact the whole sets the foundation for providing effective compliance.
The whole is more than the sum of its parts
What is systems thinking?
Systems thinking is a holistic, circular approach that views the entire project as an interconnected system, analysing how materials, processes, stakeholders, and the environment interact throughout the project's lifecycle. It helps professionals anticipate challenges, optimise resources, improve outcomes, and promote sustainability by addressing complex interdependencies.
Building as a system approach
The “building as a system” approach, already used in Canada, focusses on how all the components of a building interact — it includes everything from the exterior to the interior and even further afield, like municipal sewer lines and the electrical grid.
The interplay of these elements can affect their individual performance but also the performance of the other elements.
How does systems thinking benefit the Coatings industry?
Systems thinking can make the difference between life and death when it comes to fire safety — highly efficient passive fire components don’t necessarily equate to a safe overall building, if their relation to other elements is not considered.
Understanding the linkages and interactions among the elements and how balancing and reinforcing processes cause specific system behaviour is especially helpful in projects.
A Shift in Perspective
Zooming out, is like stepping back to capture the entire project, revealing how all the elements interact as part of the bigger ecosystem
Our technical solutions are designed to optimise the whole, considering the global purpose as well as the details.
Zooming Out
Zooming In
Zooming in is like taking a close-up shot of a single task. It reveals the complexities of the tasks details..
A shift in perspective gives us a better understanding, to offer passive fire safety solution that optimise the entire building project. Understanding the common purpose is our guideline to find alignment, coordinate our actions and create technical solutions that contribute to the overall goal.
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John Goldsworthy, StructureCo
“Tech Coatings has created a proactive environment and are ready to challenge our thinking, which is really important to ensure our projects are compliant and successful. They have become our go to partner for innovative solutions.“
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