UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

With environmental concerns gaining precedence, stakeholders who are keen on being with the times are adopting strategies to reduce ecological impact. Sustainable Site Selection Sustainable site selection involves considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a construction project on a specific location.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. This burgeoning sector is propelled by a paradigmatic change towards embracing technology, sustainability, and user-centric design, creating buildings that are more than just structures.

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mapei UK has extended its range of low environmental impact products. The new Zero Line now includes six building products, now available in the UK – from cementitious mortars to pre-blended grout. The portfolio demonstrates Mapei’s commitment to the planet, to people and to biodiversity.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience. Along the project value chain, however, other stakeholders are responsible for key decisions that impact concretes overall embodied carbon impact.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Maintaining a factory’s infrastructure in optimal condition is crucial for smooth operations, productivity, and employee safety. A well-maintained infrastructure not only enhances efficiency but also minimizes downtime, reduces operational costs, and ensures compliance with safety regulations.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Transportation plays an important role in the development of the country. It is a responsibility of Transportation Engineer to plan, design, build and operate the whole Transportation system in an effective manner for the safe and efficient movement of the traffic. An effective transport system impacts the growth of the economy.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways The construction industry offers diverse career paths across trade, professional, and academic routes, with opportunities in infrastructure, residential, commercial, and sustainable sectors.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

The difference between reactive and proactive approaches to hardscape management can significantly impact a commercial property’s bottom line, tenant satisfaction, and environmental footprint. The environmental consequence? Think of interlock systems as the “roof” for your ground-level infrastructure.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Being informed about the biggest infrastructure project in Australia for 2024 can guide investment decisions. Leaders must also focus on talent development, ensuring that employees have the skills needed to implement innovative solutions. Knowledge about what a mass wall in construction is can influence material choices.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2023

Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”. Meanwhile, building and infrastructure materials and the construction processes used to erect a building account for 13% of emissions, or “embodied carbon".

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. 7 key environmental laws in construction. National Environmental Policy Act. Clean Water Act.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Specialized contractors in Glasgow provide civil engineering services, building maintenance solutions, interior design fit outs and more. From large-scale infrastructure developments to bespoke residential projects, these firms have demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality results for their clients.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Specialized contractors in Glasgow provide civil engineering services, building maintenance solutions, interior design fit outs and more. From large-scale infrastructure developments to bespoke residential projects, these firms have demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality results for their clients.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

From sustainable building practices to the rise of digital tools like Building Radar , the landscape is evolving rapidly. By understanding these trends and how tools like Building Radar’s AI technology can provide early project identification, your company can gain a competitive edge.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News About the Future of Construction, UK Construction Sector Grows Fastest in 2 Years, on AI Utilisation, and Drones in Revolutionising Building to Boost UK Housing appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Labour has promised to reform the building industry since winning the general election.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Examples: buildings, roadways, dams, bridges, utilities, mass transit, airports, equipment. benchmark: reference point or metric against which a process, product, or service can be measured. built environment: buildings, land/landscaped areas, infrastructure and other construction works. objective: result to be achieved.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.

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In Eight

AUGUST 4, 2023

A new way to work Using construction project management software, field and office personnel can streamline the development of work packages and daily execution plans. This real-time field data flow allows project managers to track progress against plans and then connect that data with the front office to manage performance and risks.

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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. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Across our 80+ construction sessions led by a powerhouse of industry leaders and experts, AU2021 revealed some undeniable truths about the future of the industry—and the trends impacting the economics of your business most. The additional infrastructure needs or talent required to be successful in life-cycle data collection & analysis.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. Over his more than 38years service to FM Global, Mr. Gay has performed many different job assignments: . Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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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. The additional infrastructure needs or talent required to be successful in life-cycle data collection & analysis. The preconstruction process. Industrialized construction .

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. In the US, the construction industry plays a vital role in the country’s economic growth, contributing significantly to job creation and infrastructure development.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

This is the fourth in a series of publications discussing best practices developed by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Impact of FASA. Developing the Statement of Work. Streamlining Development of the Solicitation. Performance-Based Statement of Work for Orders. Executive Office of the President.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. Over his more than 38years service to FM Global, Mr. Gay has performed many different job assignments: . Thursday: Information Exchanges.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Requirements.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Requirements.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Jessica Henri , Canadian Turner Construction. Christine Joy T.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments. Every breath you take matters.

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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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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A QSFP56 module is defined as hot pluggable multisource agreement transceiver module used in the data center and high-performance computing. The 56 in its name means that it is designed to handle up to 56Gb/s, per channel, which means that it offers performance that is better than QSFP, QSFP+, QSFP28 in terms of data transfer rates.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2025

Optimizing Financial Performance Strategic rent pricing based on market trends maximizes income while remaining competitive. Enhancing Tenant Satisfaction A significant factor in real estate success is tenant retention, which directly impacts occupancy rates and revenue stability.

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