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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

With rising costs, labor shortages, and stricter rules, good construction management is key to finishing real estate projects on time and on budget. It covers everything from budgets and timelines to hiring contractors and making sure the work meets safety and quality standards. It sets the foundation for building.

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Track construction field productivity in real time with digital tools

iField Smart

Inadequate job site productivity causes delayed project handovers, cost overages, and unsatisfied clients. These hurdles impede precise construction field productivity tracking, which makes it challenging to stay on budget and schedule. The need for digital transformation: Real-time construction tracking.

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Is Your Construction Tendering Process Costing You Projects?

Develop Coaching

Instead, show whole-life savings—faster handover, lower upkeep, better energy use. Solid numbers mean the job stays on budget long after the tender is won. Spell out the extra value you bring—safer sites, fewer snags, faster handovers. Quality, programme and social value often outweigh price. Back each claim with hard data.

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Getting a House Extension Built in the UK: A Practical Guide for Homeowners

UK Construction Blog

It’s a structured process that involves planning, permissions, budgeting, and careful vetting of professionals. Define Your Goals and Budget Be Clear on What You Need Do you want a larger kitchen, an extra bedroom, or a new workspace? Set a Realistic Budget Work out what you can afford, and leave room for contingencies.

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How to Win Construction Contracts — Without Racing to the Bottom on Price

Develop Coaching

A National Audit Office study found 70 % of big UK projects in 2023 ran over budget by more than 10 % , most were price-led awards. Highlight the numbers buyers like: on-time jobs, zero-snag handovers, accident-free hours. New Best Value rules make public buyers score bids on quality, green impact and social value as well as cost.

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Inside Procore’s 2025 Innovation Summit and the future of connected construction

Procore

Additionally, integrated Asset Management for fixed assets will be a core feature, enabling owners to seamlessly track these assets from model visualization through construction completion and operational handover. This creates a complete digital trail to support ongoing operations and maintenance.

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

UK Construction Blog

Budget Planning Establish a realistic budget early, accounting for construction costs, professional fees, permits, potential temporary accommodation, and a contingency fund of at least 10-15% for unexpected expenses. Maintain some contingency in both budget and timeline to accommodate these adjustments.