UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.

Building Controls 57

Building Controls Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations 57

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Resources such as Spend Network provide valuable insights into recent changes in procurement regulations that can impact suppliers significantly. The Importance of Documentation Proper documentation is a cornerstone of the procurement process. Missteps in documentation can lead to disqualification.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

S ubmittal is a crucial document that plays a significant role in ensuring project success. According to eSub’s comprehensive guide , a submittal is a formal document or sample submitted by the contractor to the project owner or design team for review and approval. This helps prevent costly changes and rework during construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management Building Materials Approvals 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 100

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 100

Jonas Construction

JULY 30, 2024

Races start with a strategy and the crew chief (like a project manager) checks in with the driver throughout the race to ensure their strategy is working and to make any necessary adjustments. It should also be organized and readily available for review by stakeholders, including project managers (PMs), subcontractors, and employees.

Project Management 94

Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management Change Management 94

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 many cases, estimators refer to the project plans, models, and documents, then begin creating the list of materials from there. . What exactly is in a takeoff? How to conduct a takeoff.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

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

iField Smart

JULY 7, 2024

Construction Submittals Software: The Digital Backbone of Modern Project Management Construction submittals software has emerged as a critical tool for modern construction projects.

Project Management 74

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 74

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

The new quality-control tool for road construction will enable crews to verify pavement quality as they build asphalt roads rather than waiting until after construction and using core samples to determine density of asphalt.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 130

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. Strategies for Navigating Regulatory Challenges 1.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 52

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Standards 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Material supplied by CONQA What is quality assurance and how does it impact organisational performance? Quality assurance (QA) is all about taking proactive measures to ensure that the processes, tools, and practices you implement meet necessary standards right from the beginning. Why should organisations prioritise QA?

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Site Planning Project Management Change Management 52

Buildern

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Have you ever found yourself juggling with stacks of paper plans on the construction site, only to discover an error or last-minute change that sends you back to the office for yet another printout? QR codes in construction replace cumbersome paper plans with digital document management that can be accessed instantly and updated on the go.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Site Planning Construction Equipment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Decision 1: How to improve asset and portfolio performance Whether you're managing one or 50 facilities, actively monitoring and improving performance is critical to long-term profitability. Let's look at the ways you can improve asset and portfolio performance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Handover 122

iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

Demystifying Construction RFIs: The Role of RFI Management Software In the intricate dance of construction projects, Requests for Information (RFIs) play a pivotal role. However, managing RFIs efficiently within the vast scope of construction projects can be a daunting task.

Construction Management 89

Construction Management Risk Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 89

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Facility managers and small business owners often face the challenge of keeping operations smooth while juggling countless tasks. In this blog, we’ll explore how creating a maintenance schedule can save you time and money, while ensuring your commercial build out stays in top shape. You’re not alone.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Schedule Management HVAC System Installation Facility Management 52

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 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

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 89

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 89

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Capital projects have long contended with blown budgets, compromised timelines, scope changes, design errors, change orders and inefficiencies, all exacerbated by manual practices. Project owners and construction managers stand to benefit from what these technologies can do to help minimize the risk of incurring expensive legal fees.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Change Management Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Alex Brown, Senior Project Manager, Mortenson and Tamara Hartner, Design Phase Executive, Mortenson Well-designed and expertly constructed sports training facilities have the power to influence more than just performance. For student-athletes, this includes academic support spaces outfitted with tutors, study rooms, and more.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

LetsBuild

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Site Planning Lean Construction 98

iField Smart

AUGUST 4, 2024

At the forefront of this change are Construction Daily Report (CDR) and Construction Daily Progress Report (CDPR) software solutions. Data Fragmentation and Analysis Hurdles: Project information is often scattered across multiple documents and spreadsheets, making it difficult to compile a comprehensive overview.

Building Automation 84

Building Automation Project Management Safety Regulations Construction Management 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Files | Search Multi-page PDFs – Members can now search for text matches across multiple pages of PDF documents in the Files tool.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

Building Radar

AUGUST 22, 2024

Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is crucial for anyone involved in construction, whether you’re a contractor, developer, or project manager. For further reading on risk management in construction, check out this comprehensive guide. Documentation is also key.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Environmental Impact Assessment Safety Regulations Building Permits 52

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a cornerstone of modern construction management. This results in fewer changes during the construction phase and minimizes costly rework. Enhancing Efficiency with Technology 1.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Building Performance Measurement Modular Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Public Sector Facilities Project Cost Management is required to address traditionally elevated levels of economic and environmental waste. The bad news is that continuous, competent leadership is required that understands that change from current ‘ad hoc’ as wasteful practices is required. What Is a Project Expense?

Facility Management 89

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 89

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A well-maintained roof protects the building and its contents and ensures the safety and comfort of occupants. Commercial buildings often undergo changes and expansions over time. This foresight can save you time and money when changes to the building become necessary.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Material Handling 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Simplify the JOC Process – We provide the work flows, documents, locally researched cost data, support, and documents you need.

Contracts 66

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Automation 66

In Eight

MAY 9, 2023

All of which begs some questions: Since turnover includes essentially the fully documented story of the project’s build, how can you be sure that files, drawings and other information from earlier in the project have been stored, and where? Trying To Track Status Based on Paper or Computer Documentation.

Change Management 52

Change Management Project Management Building Commissioning Building Controls 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We’re also excited to share some of our latest and greatest updates for Autodesk Build today. . Cost Management | Performance Tracking* . Cost Management | Compliance* . Document Management | Reality Capture Models | ReCap . Cost Management . Document Management . Quality .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Closeout 52

Buildern

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The wise construction manager knows that the actual cost of any project is only realized once the task is complete and all financial obligations have been accounted for. That said, what steps should a construction manager take in order to estimate the cost of any given project accurately?

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Construction Management Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

By nature, jobsites are generally chaotic, busy, and always changing. Sensors are installed on machines and devices to monitor performance levels, operating conditions, physical states or other data through connectivity. . The tag-only solution can be used for social distancing measures through a proximity warning system.

Safety Regulations 98

Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. New Orleans, LA.,

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Products Distribution Property Management 96

BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library 0 rcassidy Fri, 06/07/2024 - 06:52 Patrick Thibaudeau, JLG Architects – Renderings by Plomp and Snøhetta The need for change is more pressing than ever. Unless we change business as usual, these impacts will increase at a pace out of our control.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 90

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a core component of LEAN construction and measurably improved outcomes. Leverage document management, version control, access control, check-in/check-out, detailed change logging.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! What really needs to change? Thiis is a fact that few software vendors want you to know.

Facility Management 91

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 91

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Navigating the New Era of Construction Through Technological Innovations This comprehensive article delves into the transformative world of workforce management in the construction industry. The construction industry, traditionally perceived as a sector slow to embrace change, is standing on the brink of a technological revolution.

Building Automation 59

Building Automation Change Management Schedule Management Risk Management 59

In Eight

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Value of Construction Project Management Software The capital projects industry remains challenged to deliver projects on time and within budget. The scale and complexity of today’s projects call for integrated construction project management solutions with mobile functionality.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Project Management Consulting 52