UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Get ready to build a solid foundation for your career in construction with these exciting opportunities! Enhance your expertise with free certifications, webinars, video tutorials, podcasts & networking groups. From construction safety to project management, these courses cover the fundamental aspects of the industry.

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Procore

JUNE 8, 2023

From a small building to a towering skyscraper, these estimates during the preconstruction phase are essential because they provide stakeholders with a transparent view of the project's financial outlook. It's most effective in a design-build project delivery format.

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Wrench

AUGUST 3, 2023

By tracking progress, project managers can take proactive measures to address issues promptly and ensure timely completion. Step 4: Risk Management Accurate progress measurement aids in identifying and mitigating risks. Watch our latest webinar on this topic!

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Building Performance Measurement Project Management Risk Management Schedule Management 52

Roads Online

JULY 23, 2023

Material supplied by Bluebeam Bluebeam has become an indispensable tool for Patterson Building Group (PBG) in its quest to engineer out problems and deliver projects under cost and on time. This article will explore how PBG uses Bluebeam in quantity takeoffs, design reviews and site communications.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 14, 2023

Join our webinar on May 4, 8 am PT. We want to hear from you if you’re leveraging solutions within  Autodesk Construction Cloud,  whether that be  Autodesk Takeoff for quantification,  Autodesk BIM Collaborate for coordination, or  Autodesk Build for project management, cost management, quality, and field collaboration.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. As a result, all eyes will be firmly on the plans, designs, and processes beneath every bid submitted. For example, our suite of cloud-based technologies leads the market for generative design.

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Sustainability Environmental Consulting Building Materials Project Management Consulting 96

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure.

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Building Design Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 56

Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. Finding your niche can benefit your brand, gaining repeat business from general contractors and design-build construction firms. It can help you build a reputation for excellence and ensure counterparty satisfaction consistently.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 21, 2021

But no matter how hectic your schedule is this summer, it’s important to find time to attend professional functions such as meetups and webinars. . Meetups and webinars are also some of the best sources of industry knowledge and they often provide insights you can implement on the job. . Time and date: July 13, 11:00 AM PT.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 14, 2022

The upcoming Building Safety Bill , which received Royal Assent in April making it the Building Safety Act, represents a fundamental shift in the way we operate, and will require cultural and behavioural change – including amongst subcontractors. Download the white paper, How to get ready for the Building Safety Bill.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 26, 2022

From webinars and video meetups to construction conferences, we wanted to consolidate these learning opportunities so you can attend yourself or share with your team. February 2022 Construction Webinars. In this webinar you will learn: Benefits of combining 2D and 3D takeoffs in one solution. Can’t make the webinar?

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Risk Management Cost Control Estimating Project Management 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The following industry experts shared their perspective on emerging trends, the role of exciting innovations such as robotics, AI, and where more sustainable construction practices fit in: Andrew Cameron , Project Manager, Hensel Phelps. Majd Ello , Customer Success Manager, Autodesk. Nima Jafari , Senior BIM Manager, Amazon.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Modular Construction Change Management 93

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Elise Manns, Executive General Manager for People & Safety at Coates, said: “It’s been an incredible two years since we launched the foundation, with nearly $1 million contributed over that time to worthy causes across the country and in the communities in which we live and work. For R U OK?

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Moreover, building in Edinburgh came in at number three on the list of most costly cities in the UK. The UK construction industry is electrifying its practices to incorporate carbon-free designs, materials, and machinery. On the other hand, it is anticipated that the construction industry in the UK would improve by 12% in 2024.

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Procore

APRIL 28, 2023

This year, Construction Safety Week encourages everyone on the jobsite to take its “Strong Voices, Safe Choices” pledge and build a culture where everyone is empowered to own and act on safety. Managing Jobsite Risk A safe jobsite can help mitigate the unpredictability of various construction phases.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Description: Design and construction of first 1,400-MW reactor in Abu Dhabi wins regulatory approval. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Environment.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the Bigger Game. Description: Advantages of VDC: construction processes in vertical buildings are often repeatable—and repeated. That helps make that kind of construction a good fit for building information modeling. Risk management.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Risk Management Building Materials 53

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Description: Design-build is key to 11th Street bridges project, which will eliminate a long-standing problem motorists face in using local streets to change freeways. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Transportation.

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Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 49

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Description: Omni-Means Engineers and Planners decided to target the intersection design so popular in Europe as a business development move in the U.S. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Ramps 53

Ramps Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management 53

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

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Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 62

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

Construction Equipment 61

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management 61

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Building Types. From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment.

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Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials 50

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your construction project management skills are constantly put to the test. You’re at the center of a network of stakeholders who rely on your coordination alongside thousands—or even millions—of dollars to build the structures and infrastructure that help everyone else live their lives. Being a general contractor (GC) isn’t easy.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review. Description: A proposed standard that would provide a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage and communicate about electrical energy consumption and forecasting is open for an advisory public review until Sept. Risk management.

Building Standards 49

Building Standards Risk Management Construction Equipment Schedule Management 49

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

Engineering 43

Engineering Risk Management Construction Equipment Schedule Management 43

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

Construction Equipment 56

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management 56

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Description: North America may be a little closer to quenching Asia’s thirst for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) after Royal Dutch Shell awarded a contract to TransCanada Corporation to design, build and operate a $4 billion pipeline in Northeastern British Columbia. Risk management. Asset management.

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Contracts Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management 45

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2012

Building Types. The Top International Design Firms. Description: International Design Firms take stock in the market. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.

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Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management 43

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

Many of the citations stem from improper use or unsafe setup of ladders – we’ve all seen workers jerry-rigging a ladder for something other than what it was designed for. That’s pretty much every construction site where the building is above one story. Watch: Safety Audits and Site Inspections webinar This webinar is led by Edwin G.

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Safety Regulations Health Regulations Inspection Building Standards 52

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

Construction Equipment 51

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management 51

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

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Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 53

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Description: More than 70% of general contractors expect workforce shortages in design and construction by 2014. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.

Surveying 44

Surveying Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 44

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

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Lifts Construction Equipment Risk Management Site Planning 50

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

Engineering 48

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 48

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Description: A design guide for three short-span, heavy-load bridge applications using patented recycled-plastic components is now available, reflecting what officials say is an acceleration of industry interest in the material. Risk management. Asset management. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Engineering 45

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 45

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

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Mapping Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Specialty Contracting 47

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Building Types. Risk management. Asset management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.

Construction Equipment 52

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