Design Hive
Design Hive, from Stantec’s Buildings group, features conversations with experts and thought leaders on the design trends shaping the sustainable, equitable, and resilient communities of today and tomorrow.
Design Hive
Greg Hall on advanced manufacturing
In this episode of Stantec's Buildings podcast, industrial sector leader Greg Hall tells us what “advanced manufacturing” means in 2025 and the unique considerations of these factory projects. He chats with John about the importance of soft skills, integrated design teams, and finding solutions when manufacturing equipment is in short supply.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
· Greg’s role as industrial sector leader for Stantec
· What the term advanced manufacturing means
· Why some manufacturing is “reshoring” to North America and Europe
· Aspects of factory design for semiconductor, solar panel, and electric battery factories
· Greg’s approach to keeping these complex projects stay on schedule
· The importance of soft skills in design for advanced manufacturing
· Water use in advanced manufacturing
You can read more about advanced manufacturing design on the Stantec Ideas blog: Advanced manufacturing facilities are key to a sustainable future