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Hoist & Winch designs bespoke electric winch system for ‘wet room’

Civil + Structural Engineer

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The innovative winch system raises the vinyl sheets safely and in a level position. Each winch sits in purpose-manufactured mounting frames secured to the floor using four Hilti expansion anchors.

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Level Up Design and Coordination Workflows with Accessible Reality Capture 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Once an issue is created and assigned, it will populate throughout the issues eco-system in tools like BIM Collaborate, Build, and Revit. . As the project progresses, leaders can take floor-by-floor laser scans to capture and document work being done or as-builts.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These systems run throughout buildings, making repairs particularly invasive and expensive.

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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

Once the project is complete and handover into the owner, the contractor specifies a warranty period. Floor Slab or Roof Structure. Internal walls are plaster with a smooth finish, and flooring is done with tiles. When the project is complete and handover into the owner, the contractor specifies a warranty period.

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GenesisCare Campbelltown: Advancing Sustainable Healthcare

OmTrak

Their project includes the construction of a state-of-the-art cancer center and research hub, designed with an innovative suspended radiation therapy bunker on the second floor. This ensures the facility maintains the highest environmental standards while delivering exceptional healthcare and a seamless handover process.

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Begin With the End in Mind: A Practical Guide for Facility Management Optimization 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Planning for the handover of this data needs to start during preconstruction to ensure the model has both the geometry and properties required by the owner to effectively operate and maintain the asset on day one after handover. 2.

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Guide to Supply Chain Management in Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction supply chain management refers to the processes, systems, and practices used to manage the flow of materials in the construction industry. Proper supply chain management, and efficient systems and processes are critical to the success of any project. Let’s dive in! . What is Construction Supply Chain Management?