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Safety in Design Manuals: The Missing Piece in Project Handover

OmTrak

However, when it comes to project handover, it seems that the Safety in Design process is conspicuously absent. This information includes: Purpose: A clear understanding of the intended function of the plant, substance, or structure. Strangely, this valuable information wasn’t part of the final handover process.

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Firms put on alert for £4.5bn Northumbrian Water AMP8 deal

Construction Enquirer

This will involve interest in how contractors can deliver value at each handover stage; from needs to outcome delivery, the commercial models and incentives used. Northumbrian Water procurement chiefs said the framework lot structure has yet to be formalised and would be informed by market feedback, along with its PR24 plan content.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

However, EPCM offers its solution to this risk: outside of early works, such as enabling works foundations, or structure, EPCM allows more time for engineering core internal systems, like building MEP systems. All of the new facilities will include new systems, tie-ins, and related infrastructure.

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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 defects range from minor aesthetic issues like cracked tiles to serious structural problems that compromise safety.

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Level Up Design and Coordination Workflows with Accessible Reality Capture 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The owner wants to preserve the structure’s historic look and feel while revamping the building’s internal layout and adding modern amenities. . For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. It’s an exciting project, but it also comes with a host of challenges.

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OmTrak Partnership with VBIS: The Benefits of Standardising Asset Registers

OmTrak

Who is VBIS VBIS (Virtual Buildings Information System) is a groundbreaking solution that promises to revolutionise the way asset data is processed and managed. Developed with the support of the Victorian Government, VBIS provides a comprehensive classification structure and tags that can be used to link disparate data systems.

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3 Decisions that Keep Construction Owners Up at Night 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Leveraging a structured quality management program helps remove risks from construction processes that may rear their head during operations. Using multiple tools without integrations means information is scattered across various systems and highly susceptible to human error. In many cases, they use manual methods to get things done.