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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

With minimal maintenance requirements and exceptional longevity, precast concrete lintels provide cost-effective structural solutions for both residential and commercial construction projects. Available lengths typically span from 600mm to 4200mm, accommodating various opening widths in construction projects.

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Manchester United New Stadium: £2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

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Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

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One-third of Federal Superfund Sites Are at Risk as Sea Level Rise Quickens

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inches from 2006 through 2015, the report stated. The report offered no recommendations but said it is up to EPA managers to make any final decisions on how to move forward. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration categorizes sea-level rise as a global concern, with the pace accelerating—from 0.06

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Trends in Construction: 3 Ways Technology is Changing Commercial Construction

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It goes to show just how quickly technology can change the way we do business. We would send those drawings to a printer to copy enough sets to distribute to all the trade partners we were asking to bid the project – often 50 or 60 copies. Plus, it streamlines all communication on a project and simply lets us do our job better.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given.

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Planning Major and Minor Facilities / Asset Repair, Refurbishment, Maintenance, Renovation, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. References: Abdelhamid, T. 1440-7027). Cullen, P.