UK Construction Blog

JULY 7, 2025

It was quick, cheap and—at the time—perfectly adequate for infilling between higher-quality brick piers. For homeowners who need proof for insurers or building control, we provide full photographic reports and engineer-stamped drawings. Check out our reviews and book directly through our Google Business Profile.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 The contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement, much of it related to the failure to use epoxy coating on rebar in parts of the project to protect against corrosion.

Cost Control 46

Cost Control Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Controls Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 46

Rapport3

JANUARY 30, 2025

Firms must scale quickly, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain cost control while handling larger, more complex projects. Scaling Operations Without Sacrificing Efficiency As the demand for construction and engineering services rises, firms must ensure they can scale efficiently without project delays or quality issues.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency Project Management 52

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2025

News services cited a July 21 statement from the country’s foreign ministry stating that it had “conducted necessary communication with downstream countries regarding hydrological information, flood control and disaster mitigation cooperation related to the Yarlung Zangbo project.”

Building Products Distribution 72

Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development Surveying Cost Control 72

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

As design firms look for ways to leverage the exciting new opportunities presented by AI, they need to be vigilant in their assessment of related issues, such as algorithmic errors or unintended design flaws, and implement robust safeguards and quality control measures.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Engineering Risk Management Surveying 40

OmTrak

JULY 16, 2025

In contrast, industries like manufacturing have made massive gains – not just through tools, but through smarter processes and an unwavering focus on quality. In his book Exactly: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World, author Simon Winchester details two important contributions from Henry Ford.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 52

ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 T he contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement. Video still courtesy of the U.S. The Corps also serves as the federal agency overseeing the entire project.

Cost Control 46

Cost Control Building Information Modeling (BIM) Infrastructure Development Building Controls 46

ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Additionally, the city will invest $28 million to expand local access to the waterfront and extend bike path, as part of the 2026 fiscal year budget, to enhance quality of life for locals. Fedderly is currently writing about a book about New York City’s landmark decision to close Rikers Island. Follow her on Twitter @EvaFedderly.

Site Planning 65

Site Planning Building Resilience Green Building Infrastructure Development 65

CCR Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

Removing or downgrading elements that your company relies on for success, like paying highly skilled tradespeople, or purchasing high-quality materials, could lead to lower-quality work. If the companys issues are deeper-rooted, restructuring may be required. In this case, the company may enter administration.

Health Regulations 52

Health Regulations Safety Regulations Risk Management Quality Control 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2025

It must be completed by fall 2027 to meet a federal mandate to ensure quality of the drinking water made available to county customers. The project must be completed by fall 2027 to meet a federal mandate to ensure quality of drinking water made available to county customers. of Environmental Quality or U.S

Quality Control 36

Quality Control Surveying Facility Management Project Management 36

The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

The company also appointed a new group quality director and a group director for ESG (environmental, social and governance). The board said that, with a record order book, a healthy forward pipeline and a strong balance sheet, the group “is well-positioned for controlled growth”.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Building Resilience 64

ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2025

They proposed through a law that never passed that some land use changes move forward without appeal board approval if the Oregon Health Authority, Department of Environmental Quality or United States Environmental Protection Agency has established a deadline for the development of the facility.

Surveying 36

Surveying Facility Management Quality Control Public Works 36

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Our drivers ultimately control these outcomes with their driving and roadside inspections and they need to be involved and see our yearly numbers. KEYWORDS: concrete construction truck Share This Story Elaine Silver is a freelance journalist, writer, researcher and book editor. Do you share those scores with your drivers?

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Inspection Surveying 36

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Our drivers ultimately control these outcomes with their driving and roadside inspections and they need to be involved and in seeing our yearly numbers. KEYWORDS: concrete construction truck Share This Story Elaine Silver is a freelance journalist, writer, researcher and book editor. Do you share those scores with your drivers?

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Surveying Risk Management 36

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Step 5: Book a Full Roof Inspection and Repair Temporary fixes are essential to stop immediate damage, but they’re not long-term solutions. Choosing the Right Roofer Matters In times of crisis, the quality of the roofer you choose will define how quickly and smoothly things are resolved.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Cost Control Inspection Communication 52

Safeway Driveways

MARCH 10, 2025

A proper sealant forms a protective shield which blocks stains along with dirt and prevents contamination that would diminish the driveway’s aesthetic quality. Neglected minor damages will spin out of control into bigger problems which could result in the collapse of blocks and foundation failure.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Maintenance Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Trained packers use high-quality materials to protect items during transport, from everyday clothing to delicate ceramics and glassware. Climate-controlled facilities protect temperature-sensitive items including electronics, antiques, artwork, and important documents.

Material Storage 40

Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Material Handling Insurance Management 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 13, 2020

A locally researched , detailed line item Unit Price Book is an important consideration for any JOC Program, and any repair, renovation, repair, maintenance, or new construction project. The post Unit Price Book Selection appeared first on 4BT.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Quality Control Construction Equipment Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time. Existing tools and support services to mitigate waste/rework and enable consistent quality outcomes on time and on budget are readily available.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 105

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

According to the history books, precast concrete has been around since 1905. For instance, rather than moulding, setting, and then installing a wall on site, a precast retaining wall can be matched to the specific design of the project, created in the factory, and then allowed to cure in a controlled environment. What Are The Benefits?

Concrete Pouring 119

Concrete Pouring Quality Control Curing Site Planning 119

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Tasks presented in terms of a standardized and locally researched granular unit price book, organized by CSI Masterformat. Technology supporting a shared, single source of truth with full version control. Overcome poor data quality. Information must be clearly presented using common terms and definitions. Technology.

Property Management 104

Property Management Facility Management Quality Control Cost Control 104

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 1, 2022

Quality control. Note: Quality, locally researched unit price books will already include social security contributions, general insurances, workmen’s compensations insurance, state unemployment insurance, and federal unemployment insurance. Workmen’s compensations insurance. State unemployment insurance.

General Contracting 105

General Contracting Quality Control Cost Control Construction Equipment 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Lack of direct Owner participation and leadership (versus using a third party intermediary/consultants) can result in higher overall costs, higher JOC Program administrative costs, lack of cost visibility and controls, and a potential for misuse/fraud. if the unit price book is prepared correctly.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Procurement Quality Assurance Quality Control 105

PN - Project Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Data Accuracy and Precision: Enhancing Project Quality Control Precision is critical to ensuring the quality and integrity of structures in construction. This level of precision is essential for quality control, as it ensures that the project is progressing according to plan and that all elements are properly aligned.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Control Land Use Regulations Project Management 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Deltek Vantagepoint not only gives you this kind of end-to-end project control visibility, but also helps you manage resources to stay ahead of shifting client demands and market conditions. From mobilization through close-out, you need to be able to spot trends and risks and make timely adjustments to stay on schedule and on budget.

Project Management 130

Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management Quality Control 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. A locally researched, granular, detailed line-item unit price book (UPB) is a valuable tool for creating a valid construction cost estimate. and oversight groups.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

While traditional construction delivery methods are fraught with problems, Job Order Contracting can consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. DO – Use locally researched detailed construction cost data that is regularly updated for your JOC unit price book (UPB).

Contracts 105

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Cost Control 105

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Those precise conditions were necessary to preserve the quality of the $1 billion or so of inventory inside the facility. The post Writing the book on smarter warehouse design and construction first appeared on The Korte Company. A few years later, we returned to build another 292,000 square feet onto the existing facility.

Building Products Distribution 52

Building Products Distribution Building Design HVAC Systems Green Building 52

Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

TOOFA is the first in the market that aims to simplify and consolidate the construction/utilities temporary traffic management booking needs, from planning to resource scheduling and management, all the way to implementation and completion. But growing the business and its platform did present multiple challenges. Image: NSW Government.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Risk Management 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The latter being created from an objective, verifiable, and current unit price book that is locally researched (no use of cost factors of any type), with information provided in a standard data architecture (CSI Masterformat expanded). Step 2: Follow a Robust Workflow for ALL Projects.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Schedule Management Risk Management 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

Without effective management processes it is impossible to consistently achieve best value outcomes, such as the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-time. In fact, less than 20% of all projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, or per stakeholder requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 106

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 106

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 21, 2023

It is the single best way, for Owners to ensure quality, functionality, and compliance per the plans and specifications. First, it improves the accuracy and quality of submittals, reducing the risk of error during construction. Why Use Software to Manage the Submittals Process?

Project Management Consulting 98

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Approvals 98

PN - Project Management

MARCH 26, 2024

From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets! Regularly updating inventory records allows for better control over material flow and reduces the risk of shortages or overstocking.

Material Storage 95

Material Storage Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Material Handling 95

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The best source of information for “construction” IGEs is a locally researched detailed unit price book. All of the tools and support services are readily available to resolve the above and virtually assure that 90% of all projects are well documented and completed on-time, on-budget, and in a quality manner.

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Fully transparent techincal and cost information and targets ensures commercial alignment, while also mitigating contractual disputes, cost overages, time delays, and quality issues. Focus is upon People, Process, Information, and e nabling Technology.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 97

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Project Management Consulting Stakeholder Engagement 97

Rapport3

JUNE 4, 2018

E+M Tecnica is an MEP building services engineering consultancy practice who focus on construction projects that require high-quality architectural standards of design. Quality assurance is a key part of A+M Tecnica’s ethos, as well as extensive cost control and complete engineering competence.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Quality Control Cost Control 52

Rapport3

JUNE 4, 2018

E+M Tecnica is an MEP building services engineering consultancy practice who focus on construction projects that require high-quality architectural standards of design. Quality assurance is a key part of A+M Tecnica’s ethos, as well as extensive cost control and complete engineering competence.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Quality Assurance Quality Control Cost Control 52