UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Army Job Order Contracts fail to meet critical AFARS requirements most of the time. The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Leveraging Building Radar’s innovative solutions can further streamline these processes, ensuring that your sales team targets high-margin projects with precision. It involves building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that every team member is aligned with the project goals.

Communication 52

Communication Stakeholder Engagement Building Automation Project Management 52

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. The end goal? Design Standardisation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Change Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

ERP, CMMS, IWMS, even BIM have all FAILED to produce measurable improvement with respect to the ability to consistently deliver QUALITY repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds ON TIME and ON BUDGET. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! You pay for it and it gets delivered. Not Rocket Science.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the standard set of regulations governing construction contracts in Germany, mastering VOB procedures can significantly impact project success. The VOB, comprising three parts, establishes the legal framework for construction contracts in Germany.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Project Management 52

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Navigating procurement and contract regulations is crucial for businesses aiming to secure service contracts, especially when dealing with government entities or large organizations. These regulations can vary widely based on the governing body, the nature of the service, and the overall value of the contract.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 15, 2021

The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings. The scheme seeks to close the existing gap between theoretical design-based energy performance and actual in-use energy performance.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Contracts Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Traditional design-bid-build models where the burden of risk was principally shouldered by contractors are gradually giving way to more collaborative models where risks and responsibilities are more evenly shared. Design-build or construction management at risk models require contractors to find the cheapest design among many options.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Landscaping Risk Management Cost Control 147

Building Information Management

MARCH 12, 2013

Efficient project delivery methods such as JOC, Job Order Contracting, and SABER are an important element in the renovation, repair and sustainability of facilities. The additional incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings are relatively small when compared to total life-cycle costs.

Green Building 40

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 40

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are now crucial considerations for developers, funders, building contractors, and investors alike. As a result, it is unsurprising that parties involved in construction contracts are increasingly incorporating clauses that prioritize sustainability.

Contracts 52

Contracts Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Change Management 52

Practical Law Construction

AUGUST 24, 2022

However, in summary, following the Grenfell tragedy, the building owner (Martlet) carried out a fire safety review of its high-rise residential towers, discovering that the cladding system installed by the design and build contractor (Mulalley) between 2005 and 2008 included combustible expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards.

Safety Regulations 96

Safety Regulations Wall Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Design 96

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

NH Construction Law

JULY 4, 2018

In their first year of law school, budding lawyers learn in Contracts class about the “perfect tender” rule and the “substantial performance” rule. ” Whether “substantial performance” has been met in a given case goes far beyond the functional equivalency of brand name components. .”

Contracts 40

Contracts Piping Installation Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Concrete moisture test methods.

Building Performance Measurement 92

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 92

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices. Owner leadership and competence.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

A construction takeoff is a process of listing and measuring the materials required for the project to calculate the cost to complete it. In practice, construction takeoffs are incredibly detailed documents that outline the specific types of materials required, along with their measurements and pricing. What exactly is in a takeoff?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Estimating Building Materials 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? What Is Job Order Contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. When Is JOC Used?

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. All the tools and support services are readily available. REFERENCES.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

As project requirements evolve and expand, legacy systems may struggle to accommodate increased data volume, user traffic, or complex project workflows, leading to performance issues and bottlenecks.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Notification | Advanced Settings – Personalize Autodesk Build email notifications so teams stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Job Order Contracting Services and Tools should be based upon open standards, locally researched cost data, and best value for all participants. Focus of any Job Order Contracting Service should be upon training Owners and Contractors to be self-sufficient. They should NOT favor the Owner versus the Contractor.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Building Standards 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2013

Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Standard Due: Library Objects for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Senate Properties.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 70

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 70

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Take BIM for example.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What it is, how it’s measured, why it matters, and how to improve it. Construction is no different, and the secret to achieving the highest level of quality for any job starts with having standards. To create and stick to these standards, you must implement a number of construction quality processes.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

Procurement risk management is a critical aspect of construction project management, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. According to ResearchGate , common procurement risks include supplier reliability, contract disputes, and changes in project scope.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Procurement Project Management Construction Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Performance-centric reward system. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. incentive contracts.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 105

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. The “how” of measuring investment successes. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Communication strategies.

Facility Management 61

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 61

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Federal Sector Job Order Contracting – 2015 [1]. The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Contracting Considerations. Location of Contracting Office. Contract Option Years. Planning and Contract Award. JOC Contract.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Control 45

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Concrete moisture test methods.

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Warranty Building Materials Manufacturing 84

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.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. CONTRACT / JOB ORDER CONTRACT.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 40