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Smart Material Management in Construction: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Delays

Buildern

Have you ever ordered the wrong quantity of materials or tools? If so, you understand how poor material management can lead to costly delays and project budget issues. Materials often make up the largest part of the construction project’s expenses. This is the reason material management is not only about logistics.

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Navigating the UK’s 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know

UK Construction Blog

Choosing materials with high thermal performance and low environmental impact. The 2025 updates build on previous changes, including the 2022 revisions to Part L (energy efficiency), Part F (ventilation), and the introduction of new Approved Documents O (overheating) and S (electric vehicle charging infrastructure).

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods.

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How to Plan a Successful Construction Project

CCR Magazine

Using the blueprints and material take-off (MTO) you provide, the general contractors will submit a bid. Labor, supply costs, material inventory, and other essentials are easily tracked. Cloud storage makes everything accessible on- and off-site and communication is completed in real-time.

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Construction Jobsite Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide to the Digital Transformation

iField Smart

Data breaks: Construction projects can create heaps of data including permits, blueprints, daily progress reports, and material inventories. Resource mismanagement: Construction resources like materials, equipment, and labor are expensive. Automated workflows make document approvals seamless leading to reduced delays and risks.

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

Phase 3: Approvals and Permits (1-3 Months) Development Application (DA) Most substantial extensions require council approval through a Development Application process. This is typically obtained through a council or a private certifier.

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Drum Cutter: Complete Guide to Excavator Cutting Attachments

UK Construction Blog

When traditional excavation methods struggle against hard materials like rock and reinforced concrete, drum cutters emerge as the precision solution that transforms challenging projects into manageable tasks. The cutting action itself occurs through the continuous rotation of strategically positioned picks around the drum’s circumference.