UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

Clash detection is the process of identifying conflicts in a building design, where elements like pipes, ducts, walls or beams dont fit right or overlap. Streamline communication : We ensure all teams work with the same data cutting down on miscommunication and conflicting plans. What is Clash Detection?

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

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BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A big concern is locating housing where jobs are and figuring out the right ways to build. This is part of what it means to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable community. Looking Beyond the Building. However, at more moderate-income levels and in smaller buildings, we’re seeing fewer dedicated amenities.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Ensure accurate boundaries, elevations, and dimensions are maintained.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Streamlined operations often result in a more resilient business model. This data-driven approach helps identify inefficiencies, optimizing processes for better energy performance. Building a Circular Economy A circular economy focuses on eliminating waste through continuous use of resources.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

During onboarding, HR should encourage team-building activities to assist recruits in understanding their position within the larger project team. Furthermore, early use of collaboration solutions such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) platforms and project management software can improve efficiency and communication.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. The Rise of New Building Methods. Industry Performance.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

How do you measure project success? For many of us, it’s easy to see financials as a leading indicator of performance. In fact, 43% of construction firms prioritize immediate financial goals over organizational resilience. Clearly, pure financials should not be the main indicator of performance. And by how much?

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Building Standards 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

From planning through construction to the operation of a building, there are enormous amounts of data created by multiple stakeholders. However, unlike personal computers which have much more computing power and perform a myriad of security functions in the background (e.g. antivirus, encryption, monitoring, etc.),

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In today’s world, sustainable building design and operation require specialized subject matter experts in everything, from energy consumption to indoor air quality to water usage. Through collaboration, the silos of inefficient communication can be broken down. By James Mylett, Sr. Vice President U.S.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2021

ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation. Whole-building carbon (embodied and operational) and energy are urgent focus areas of the well-established ‘E,’ followed by waste and water.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Automated Machinery and Equipment: Construction sites are increasingly adopting automated machinery to perform repetitive and labor-intensive tasks. For instance, AI can analyze weather patterns to recommend optimal work schedules or assess project data to suggest cost-saving measures.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Additionally, companies can leverage tools like Building Radar to identify regulatory requirements relevant to their projects, ensuring they meet compliance standards efficiently. These may include safety regulations, environmental protection laws, and product performance standards.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) has recently completed its 2023 Global Transport Collaboration program, trekking across Europe in search of innovations to support the safety, resiliency, sustainability and automation of Australia’s transport network. Its vitally important to understand the performance characteristics.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 25, 2024

Many have preventive or emergency measures to bring loss as close to zero as possible. Importance of Backup Equipment Backup equipment is plan B for your emergency measures. Communication Systems Communication is critical in construction since several people engage in one task or project.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The Underwater Workforce Commercial divers are highly trained professionals who perform various tasks underwater. Commercial divers use advanced equipment to provide accurate assessments, ensuring the site is suitable for building. These conditions require them to be adaptable and resilient. What is Commercial Diving?

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 21, 2024

Businesses are now prioritizing investments in advanced audiovisual equipment, cloud-based collaboration tools, and reliable internet infrastructure to ensure seamless communication between in-person and remote teams. Weigh these ideas, and consider checking out Construction Daily to develop your perfect building.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.

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Maltaward

MAY 14, 2024

Strong Barriers and Blocks Ensure Facility Security Robust, heavy-duty, and physically resilient barriers and access control measures are effective solutions when security risks are heightened. This could mean separate checkpoints for buildings like warehouses, loading bays, and executive offices, for example.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

While it's not a given that another economic slump is on the horizon, you should still implement proactive measures to recession-proof your business. In this article, we'll unpack the essentials of building resilience in the construction sector. Taking these steps isn't about fear or pessimism—it just means you're prepared.

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Building Resilience Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Professional liability claims stem from situations in which contractors perform subpar work that is either incomplete or defective in construction; for instance structural failure or serious defects. Gaining insight into these common claims and when they may arise is the key to effectively mitigating them. </p>

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iField Smart

MARCH 8, 2023

As projects continue to display extreme complexities for Architects, General Contractors , Specialty Contractors, Building Engineers, and other stakeholders, traditional processes fail to achieve the required outcomes. Predictive intuition supports teams identify, measure, and reduce risks. Networking. Predictive intuition.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. We’ll walk through hh2’s integration between Sage CRE 300 and Autodesk Build as well as Quickbooks Online, which integrates with Autodesk Build using ACC Connect.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. He co-led the evaluation and deployment of Autodesk Build as DPR's collaborative project management solution.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

DRB Development Solutions

MARCH 25, 2020

Listed below are some programs and relief measures for small business owners. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. We will continue to provide updates as they develop. CONTRACT RELIEF The contract has been Suspended – Were You Ready?

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2017

BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. FBM: Foot Board Measure. PERF: Perforate, Performance. O’Connell, Interior Graphic and Design Standards, S.C. 2-PSS: Two-Part Polysulfide Sealant.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. FBM: Foot Board Measure. PERF: Perforate, Performance. RB: Rubber, Rubber Base, Resilient Base. BG: Bag (e.g., of cement). BHP: Brake Horsepower.

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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EW & C: Electric Wiring and Communication. FBM: Foot Board Measure. PERF: Perforate, Performance. RB: Rubber, Rubber Base, Resilient Base. BG: Bag (e.g., of cement). BHP: Brake Horsepower.

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Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. He encouraged the firm to adopt new platforms that would enable teams to communicate better and resolve issues more efficiently.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Work Limits.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

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