Jaimie Johnston MBE joined Bryden Wood – an international integrated company of creative technologists, designers, architects, engineers and analysts – shortly after its formation in 1995. Jaimie leads on the application of systems to the delivery and operation of high performing assets. He is a leading authority on the Platforms approach to design for manufacture and assembly (P-DfMA) and works on new data-led, digital workflows for government and private sector clients in the UK, US, Europe and Asia. Jaimie is the author of the benchmark strategy documents, ‘Delivery Platforms for Government Assets’ (2017, reprinted 2021), and ‘Platforms: Bridging the gap between construction and manufacturing’ (2018). These are now the foundation for the UK Government’s drive to create a more productive, value-driven construction sector. Jaimie was a key contributor to the UK Government’s ‘Construction Playbook’ and is the Design Lead for the Construction Innovation Hub. Jaimie was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2021 for Services to Construction. In this episode, you'll get insight to:

• The difference between value management and cost management
• Diversifying your career and taking initiative
• The thinking required to deliver results, innovation and solutions
• Developing open-mindedness and not being quick to dismiss ideas
• The importance of surrounding yourself with complimentary thinkers

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