UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

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. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

In today’s fast-paced contracting industry, contractor workplace safety is not just a priority—it’s a commitment. A safe work environment is a cornerstone of successful projects, ensuring every team member can perform at their best without the looming threat of injury or accident.

Safety Regulations 126

Safety Regulations Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Products Distribution 126

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

Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Kelly Boorman of RSM UK examines how construction can use technology and data analysis to mitigate at least some of the resulting risks around contract performance and safety. Contracts Surviving termination: the enduring rights and obligations in construction contracts. Some risks are already uninsurable, he warns.

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Safety Regulations Real Estate Development Procurement Building Performance Measurement 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

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

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

This can result in compatibility issues with newer hardware and operating systems, as well as limited integration capabilities with other software solutions. Consequently, legacy systems may suffer from poor user experience, cumbersome workflows, and unintuitive navigation, resulting in decreased user adoption and productivity.

Project Management 105

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc., 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.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble. cfm/ft 2 ) at 300 Pa (6.24

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 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

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 3, 2020

Five key areas are critical to effecting significant, long-term improve in construction (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds) outcomes. They include LEAN integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting, among others. location, physical and functional condition, and usage level of ALL physical structures, 2.

Lean Construction 96

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 96

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and Delivery Order Contracting. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING. This interim document contains our current views on best practices in the use of task and delivery order contracts, in particular multiple award contracts, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA).

Contracts 45

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Government Works 45

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. Vehicles for Change—.

Facility Management 61

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM can provide huge benefits to the stakeholders in all phases of the building process – Planning; Design; Construction; and Operations and Maintenance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 55

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 1, 2012

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Behaviors across all AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner) professions, building users, and oversight groups must change. Job Order Contracting Process. BIM Strategy FRAMEWORK.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 61

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Energy Efficiency 61

Construction Specifier

MARCH 20, 2025

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Their ability to transfer daylight also makes them beneficial for interior applications.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Steel Fabrication HVAC System Installation 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Development of acquisition/procurement approach. Monitoring.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. in 2020, the U.S. What is T-SLAB ® ? UNCC testing.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Building Products Distribution 52

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

BIM (Building Information Technology) and THE CLOUD (Cloud Computing) are disruptive technologies converging to significantly alter traditional construction and facility management practices. Building Information Management (BIM) is the life-cycle management of facilities [1] supported by digital technology. BIM - CLOUD COMPUTING. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 78

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management 78

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

However, these beautiful structures come with their own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to weatherproofing. These basic yet effective measures ensure that log homes remain comfortable and energy-efficient throughout the year. Logs naturally expand and contract with fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Wall Systems Painting/finishing Roofing Systems 59

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

A construction budget template serves as your financial compass, providing a structured framework to plan, track and monitor all project costs effectively. Understanding Construction Budget Templates A construction budget template organises financial data into structured categories for accurate cost tracking and a work plan template.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Insurance Management Building Permits Structural Systems 52

CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation of residential building executes various types of works and their expenses in a chart. This is also measured in kg.

Estimating 52

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Flooring Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. Sustainable construction refers to building practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of a project throughout its lifecycle.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 24, 2020

Crane design has evolved to meet the requirements of a wide variety of industrial needs, and modern cranes often coordinate simple systems to do complex lifting jobs – sometimes in environments that could be dangerous for human workers. It increases their height with the help of tubes throughout the hydraulic system.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 71

Heavy Lifting Transportation Lifts Material Handling Building Performance Measurement 71

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Commercial building projects are highly complex undertakings where quality is prioritized. Each project requires meticulous planning, skilled craftsmanship, and rigorous adherence to safety and building codes to ensure the longevity and functionality of the structure. Quality matters. Doing so helps minimize material lead times.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Optimization Building Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Change Management – A comprehensive change management plan is a requirement in the journey to collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect among all participants… and measurably improved outcomes. Actively performing routine and capital maintenance to facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure need not be a challenge.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Schedule Management 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Note: I use the terms “facility” or “facilities” to include any built structure.). Relational database centric systems offer enhances data management, however, do not afford the flexibility of spreadsheets. The mindset that performance and process improvement is ongoing vs. static must be adopted.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 74

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

It also provides a structure of facility services. Parties may or may not include, exclude, modify and adapt these headings to their own contracts. Provides guidance how to measure, achieve and improve quality in FM. 5.5 Developing measurement metrics (hierarchy of indicators). 5.9 Measurement and calculation.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability to determine the number, total cost, and measure the performance of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). It should be written with LEAN process fundamentals in mind that focus upon BEST VALUE outline measurable desired OUTCOMES. As JOC is a form of IPD, directly applicable to operations and maintenance, a typical workflow for job order contract project is shown below.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

It’s essential to clearly outline these endorsements in contracts and obtain proper documentation. It’s a form of property insurance that protects against damage to the structure and stored materials. For more on how Building Radar can enhance your construction project strategy, visit Building Radar.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Sustainable construction can be defined as the design, construction, and operation of structures via principles and practices that reduce the loads on the natural environment while enhancing the value, comfort, and productivity of man-made creations. The construction industry is the key to achieving the advancements in modern society.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2023

These technologies will propel the industry forward, improving outcomes for workers, contracting companies, and end clients. If you’re willing to get on board, the use of AI in construction could help improve safety, productivity, quality, and other vital measures. Machine learning is a subset of AI.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Construction Management Building Automation 98