UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Hidden Costs of Owning Construction Equipment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The ability to rent it out or use it for your own projects offers the promise of significant profit and control. Tax breaks on equipment purchases and potential long-term cost savings add to the allure.

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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. New version control capabilities introduced today include a change history log and unique distribution lists for each schedule update. New Orleans, LA.,

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LetsBuild

APRIL 21, 2023

What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager? Disputes, delays, cost or schedule overruns ? One of the most significant risks that construction project managers face is disputes. By keeping detailed daily construction reports, project managers can provide evidence that can help resolve disputes promptly.

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In Eight

MARCH 21, 2023

Spreadsheets have long been the go-to technique to monitor cost and its impact on the budget, even given their inherent shortcomings. But now with more effective construction budget tracking techniques out there, the contrast in accuracy and cost management has become plainly stark. How have local wage rates evolved?

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Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Unforeseen weather disruptions — such as heavy rain, snowstorms or extreme heatwaves — can halt construction activities, resulting in increased costs. By doing so, contractors can minimize the impact on project timelines and budgets, ensuring smoother and more cost-effective construction processes.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These properties, typically known as smart buildings, use advanced technologies to manage assets, resources, and services to benefit the property owner, building employees, and customers. Why Adopt Advanced Technologies in Facilities Management? How Is Robotic Process Automation Used In Facilities Management?

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In Eight

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many are using earned value management (EVM) , widely considered to be an industry standard for calculating and tracking project performance metrics, as their method of choice. EVM consists of a trio of variables: actual cost (AC), planned value (PV) and earned value (EV). AC is simply an ongoing tally of real costs.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 13, 2024

The sprayers also have Active Pause for fast yet relaxed chemical filling, Fast Direct Rate Control with more than 98% application accuracy, as well as automatic filling, automated agitation and multi-mode rinsing systems.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This not only expedites the transfer of materials between different sections of the facility but also minimizes heat and energy loss, a crucial factor in industries requiring controlled environments. These doors can be equipped with sensors and connectivity features, allowing for seamless integration with access control systems.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

In the world of commercial real estate, the role of property management can’t be underestimated, particularly when it comes to appliance maintenance. From plumbing and electrical repairs to heating, cooling, and safety fixes, property managers are the unsung heroes who ensure everything runs smoothly.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Construction teams are increasingly faced with two competing realities on projects today: a shortage of skilled workers and consistently condensed project schedules. Eyrus helps firms increase worker efficiency, jobsite productivity, access control, and site safety. The refrain “do more with less,” could never ring truer.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2022

However, with the right data management systems and strategies, construction teams can breach those silos and get the high quality, connected information they need to make good decisions that move projects forward at minimum risk. . Docs Manager . Docs Manager allows users to manage documents, issues, and reports.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. It was totally my own in terms of project management, cost management, etc.

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Field Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimating project costs correctly and managing the budget accordingly are just as vital. You must have domain expertise and foresight to calculate how much everything will cost, avoid charging too little and spend funds properly. All subcontractors make project cost estimation and budgeting errors.

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In Eight

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Traditional project management technologies limit this ability. Any exploration of construction technology must start with what it enables you to do as an owner or construction manager, the opportunities it opens up for improved project management and how your capital projects benefit. Proactive risk management.

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Bylt News

MARCH 16, 2023

Interactive and Immersive Insight XR collaborative project or program management with events that pertain to your work or needs. Projects or assets with alerts, recalls, critical path method scheduling, life cycle management, resource management, work forces and sub costs as well as create teams.

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Buildern

MARCH 10, 2023

Construction payment management can be a challenging process, as common issues such as payment disputes, lack of proper documentation, and poor cash flow management often occur. This article provides practical tips and strategies for managing payment disputes, creating proper documentation, and optimizing cash flow management.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 23, 2019

There are some reasons, like weather that are beyond your control, but most construction project delays can be avoided. Moreover, once estimates are complete, contractors need an easy way to get the project in their construction management platform and get to work. Subcontractor Schedules and Compliance. Labor Challenges.

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Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Challenges like cost overruns, acquiring skilled staff , and knowing where your job costs are at have generally been expected in the last few years. Supply chain shortages eased a bit in 2023, but the materials costs are still high. So what can the construction industry expect from 2024?

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Every fleet manager wants to lead the superhero nexus: executing quality services, at wallet-friendly costs. What do Telematics do for Fleet Management? Ranging from GPS location, to monitoring, to real-time performance indicators, fleet managers are able to access real-time visibility into their entire fleet’s activities.

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Procore

JUNE 1, 2023

Over the course of the global virtual event, Procore product leaders highlighted how customers are leveraging Procore throughout the construction project lifecycle to digitally transform their businesses, improve project cashflows and drive better business outcomes. ’s entire business portfolio.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Still, without good digital systems in place, the task of managing all those documents can get very overwhelming and chaotic. . Fortunately, there are several tools that can help with document control. Looking for more best-practices for construction document control? What to look for in a document management system .

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In Eight

AUGUST 22, 2023

The challenge is when those workflows, once underway in the field, don’t align with the schedules and costs outlined at the project’s outset. How do you know if a task is on track to be completed by a specific date for a particular cost? How on or off target are they?

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In Eight

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We sat down with Mario Sanvitale, Business Development Principle at Locana , a UK InEight partner with expertise in implementing and supporting project controls installations with major clients in rail, defense and other tier-one contractors. This aligns strongly with our strategy to drive the market towards data-driven project management.

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PN - Project Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

​ Choosing the right transport method ​Choosing the right transport method for moving heavy construction equipment offers timely and cost-effective delivery. ​ Risk management and insurance Risk management and insurance should always be part of transporting heavy construction equipment overseas.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

These advancements can significantly improve safety, efficiency, and quality control in project execution and address labor shortages. In the context of commercial construction , it encompasses streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and minimizing project delays and cost overruns. </p>

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

From the initial site survey to the final construction phase, many moving parts must be managed effectively to ensure everything runs smoothly. These measures are reactive in nature, meaning they can only respond to events that have already occurred rather than prevent them from happening in the first place. ??The

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 21, 2021

But no matter how hectic your schedule is this summer, it’s important to find time to attend professional functions such as meetups and webinars. . Events offer networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with industry peers — something that many people are finding to be difficult. 4 New Virtual Meetups to Attend This Summer.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2016

When you deal with construction claims, many believe that the largest component of any request for additional compensation is generally labor costs. A contractor generally bids a scope of work based upon certain assumptions regarding labor costs and labor productivity. Out of sequence work. Crowding and stacking of trades.

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In Eight

MAY 25, 2023

However, during execution of a project, these finance-oriented systems can create obstacles for the project teams responsible for managing a specific project. By contrast, Project-oriented systems allow for greater control and flexibility, while providing strategic insights to the project team members. costing more dollars and hours).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Taking place November 13-15 in Las Vegas, this event is packed with opportunities to help you advance your tech skills—and career. Discover how AR technology enables real-time issue detection and superior project controls, safeguarding projects from costly errors, clashes, and design deviations before they escalate.

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Buildern

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Conflating contingency and allowance can lead to misallocating resources, delays in project completion, and, ultimately, increased costs. Added to an estimate for contingency reasons, contingency funds are intended to pay for unanticipated costs that may arise during the project lifecycle.

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In Eight

JUNE 13, 2023

Certainly, at the project level, individual functions — estimating , scheduling and commissioning , for example — must be on point. But that efficiency must be more systemic for a contractor managing the entire construction process and subcontracting work to various tradespeople.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. Any change to, deviation or omission on those documents would be the responsibility of the owner to cover the costs. Construction Management Contracts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As one of the main contributors to cost and time overrun, change orders are a nightmare for all. This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. However, if there’s a problem, you want to catch it up front.

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In Eight

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Using simulators controlled by a network of digital computers, NASA was able to simulate live critical mission situations, assisting in a successful emergency rescue plan when a crucial oxygen tank explosion occurred. A Twin that provides monitoring and evaluation of vegetation growth, historical events, temperatures, etc.

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BDC Network

APRIL 13, 2023

James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, Design Principal Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Facility Managers Architects Building Owners PreK–12 education has become far more sophisticated over the years, and school design must continually evolve to keep up with current and future needs.

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