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Case study: 97% design standardisation for McCarthy Stone
Discover how McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer of retirement communities, achieved 97% design standardisation by centralising project specifications and standards, significantly enhancing efficiency and quality
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Find out how McCarthy Stone used IconSystem to deliver key achievements:
Consistent results: enhanced design standardisation
McCarthy Stone increased design standardisation from 40% to 97%, showcasing the impact of centralised construction standards on project uniformity.
Minimal waste: reduced construction waste
The company’s precise planning has eliminated the need for a construction skip in the initial 18 weeks of projects, significantly cutting down on waste.
Design assurance: clear project insights
Right from the start, McCarthy Stone has a firm understanding of every project’s financial, risk, and resource needs, ensuring thorough preparedness and quality assurance.
Customer confidence: tailored, quality accommodations
Residents enjoy high-quality homes designed to meet their specific needs, enhancing their confidence in McCarthy Stone’s commitments.
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About McCarthy Stone
With more than 18% of the UK population now aged over 65, happiness and well-being in later life have become a greater concern. For 40 years, McCarthy Stone has been building a network of 475+ retirement developments across the UK to provide safe, practical living accommodation that doesn’t compromise on style.
McCarthy Stone’s 20,000 residents expect a consistent level of quality and accessibility, wherever their development is located. The company uses IconSystem to provide a single source of truth for its specifications and standards data.
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Introducing the future of efficiency: the Icon System
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Fragmented communication:
Clients often struggle with disjointed communication channels across different teams and stakeholders. ICON provides a centralised platform for communication, ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
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Document management and version control:
Managing multiple versions of project documents can be chaotic. ICON’s document management system ensures that the latest versions are always accessible, preventing the use of outdated information.
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Compliance and standardisation:
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations is critical. ICON helps maintain compliance by managing standards and specifications centrally.
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Project visibility and accountability:
Lack of visibility can lead to accountability issues. ICON offers transparency with project tracking and custom notifications to keep teams informed and accountable.
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Inefficient information access:
Time is wasted when team members can’t find the information they need. ICON’s single source of truth ensures that information is easily accessible to all authorised users.
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Collaboration barriers:
Collaboration can be hindered by limited user licenses and software compatibility. ICON offers unlimited user licenses and integrates with popular software like Revit and AutoCAD.