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Episode 5: Value Engineering and Cost Optimisation — Cost Management

iField Smart

These issues need new ways like value engineering and BIM for construction management to deliver on budget. Here are some of the latest tools and techniques: BIM Software for Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) isnt just a design tool; its a cost control tool.

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The Hidden Costs of Poor Building Regulation Compliance: Why Professional Drawings Matter More Than Ever

UK Construction Blog

The post The Hidden Costs of Poor Building Regulation Compliance: Why Professional Drawings Matter More Than Ever appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Material costs are soaring, skilled labor is scarce, and regulatory scrutiny has intensified following high-profile building safety failures.

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AI Copilots for Quantity Surveyors: Estimating at Lightning Speed

Construction Placements

AI Copilots for Quantity Surveyors: Estimating at Lightning Speed Discover how AI copilots and digital QS assistants are revolutionising quantity surveying—with features like automated takeoff, predictive forecasting, and seamless BIM integration.

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

UK Construction Blog

Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Best construction document management software solutions for 2025

iField Smart

Construction teams like architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and other participants require higher data storage and in-depth document management solutions that create real-time access, greater version control, data compliance, audit trails, and streamlined coordination. Improved access control and synchronization in real-time.

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Timber Framing Design: Complete Guide to Traditional Structural Planning

UK Construction Blog

This comprehensive design process separates timber frame construction from conventional building methods and determines the success of the entire project. Timber framing design is the architectural and structural planning process for creating buildings using heavy timber construction with traditional joinery methods.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

New technologies like AI, BIM, and IoT are helping manage projects better by saving time, cutting costs, and reducing risks. Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%.