UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

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%. Each phase is important to avoid delays, control costs, and meet quality goals. It sets the foundation for building.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 24, 2024

These include delivery model selection, transforming program controls and reporting arrangements, developing target operating models, establishing project management offices, conducting independent project reviews, driving project turnarounds and optimisation and leveraging technology to improve delivery outcomes.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2025

Build a Strong Cost Data Foundation – Strategies for Change A significant issue in public sector capital planning and associated repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction is the reliance on outdated, national average cost data and flawed location/economic multipliers. Build a Strong Cost Data Foundation 2.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This and much more, involving a wide intersection of stakeholders from across every step of the building process, will be showcased. Whether you’re an Engineer, Asset Manager, Project or Procurement Manager, or even a Sub-Contractor, Converge is the event for you. Converge will be the one-stop-shop for construction.

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Buildern

JULY 14, 2025

To build forecasts that stick, draw from a combination of: Historical project data: Previous cost trends, cash-flow patterns, and earned value metrics. With that early warning, the procurement team might choose to lock in pricing now or explore alternate materials before the spike hits the budget.

Budgeting 52

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.

Building Design 52

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Steel, concrete, glass, and other essential materials can experience price surges due to global supply issues or local procurement challenges. Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and permits all contribute to the overall expense of any construction project. These unforeseen challenges often lead to cost overruns.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Construction begins in summer 2025 with Limak International as the main contractor, the same company working on FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring world-class expertise for the 30-month build programme. The acoustic limitations at Kenilworth Road also affect the matchday atmosphere that drives team performance.

Environmental Impact Assessment 80

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Early Contractor Involvement is a mandatory component in any real property owner process designed to ensure consistent delivery of quaility repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time and on-budget. The issues associated with Traditional Construction * Project Delivery (DB, DBB, CMAR…) are clear.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. As a result, EIFS has become an attractive cladding option for use in prefabricated wall panels, in which EIFS materials are shop-applied to sheathing and metal stud backup wall construction under controlled conditions.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Construction Management 59

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

Cost control becomes more precise with real-time budget tracking and resource monitoring. Project managers access current financial data, identify spending patterns, and make informed decisions before costs spiral out of control. Data-driven decision making empowers managers with actionable insights through integrated analytics.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Cost Control Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type. Section CAZ: Controlled Access Zone.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2025

We are championing a future where everyone can make informed choices about the quality of the data that powers your repair, renovation, planning, and new build Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Process. Minimize risks associated with delays and budget overruns – Provide a clear project roadmap and cost control mechanisms.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

It provides continuous updates on location, condition, and timingfrom procurement and production to final delivery. With real-time visibility, companies no longer rely on outdated reports or manual updatesthey gain control over their entire end to end supply chain visibility solutions.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Building Optimization 52

Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

Geosynthetics are uniquely designed to deliver varying functions such as soil and slope stabilisation, reinforcement, separation, filtration, drainage and erosion control. As designers and manufacturers, having control over the full product lifecycle means we can optimise sustainability outcomes for our customers, saysMusella.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

The post Fire Doors vs Standard Doors: Essential Safety Knowledge for Building Professionals appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One person dies every two days in the UK due to fires in buildings, and in many cases, the difference between survival and tragedy comes down to a single element: the doors.

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Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

They can also stem from economic and industry challenges like fluctuating interest rates and shortages in skilled labor, which businesses have even less control over. In Canada, non-residential building construction costs rose by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2024.

Specialty Contracting 52

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

This involves leveraging BIM (Building Information Modeling) for detailed concrete designs, connecting those models directly to the field. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials. The same investment in technology is being seen in the machine control space.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Cost Control 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Project scopes encompass vertical and horizontal construction such as paving, shore protection, renovation of existing buildings and new building construction. of Water Resources and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency. Two new buildings—an administrative office and water quality laboratory—will be constructed.

Fire Protection System Installation 36

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Specialty Contracting Renewable Energy Systems 36

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

ISNetworld® certification is a prestigious recognition granted through the ISNetworld® platform , designed to streamline contractor management by ensuring safety, procurement, and regulatory compliance. This commitment builds trust with potential clients, enhancing your reputation in the industry. What is *ISNetworld® Certification?

Safety Regulations 124

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For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. While price pressures remain, improved procurement practices and inventory planning have helped avoid the worst delays.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Construction Equipment Cost Control Site Planning 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2025

As prices continue to rise, companies must formulate strategies to control their operating costs. ” Consistent Supply Fasteners Direct is necessary for many building projects and products. Build a safety stock, which acts as a buffer for unforeseen demand changes.

Cost Control 52

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Stok

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By engaging tenants in the decarbonization journey, landlords can: Guide energy consumption reduction : Depending on the building type, the building’s occupants can control up to 80% of energy use in a commercial building. Tenant engagement in decarbonization efforts is pivotal.

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Green Building 52

Construction Law

MARCH 4, 2025

Editors comment New Act no cure for procurement malaise Editor Nick Barrett asks whether the long awaited Procurement Act which came into force in February is likely to result in the improvement that the UKs public sector procurement needs.

Real Estate Development 40

Real Estate Development Safety Regulations Procurement Building Performance Measurement 40

Roads Online

JUNE 18, 2025

With this model, Geotab hopes its customers can build a foundation for working through their own sustainability goals. Scope One looks at direct emissions sourced, owned and controlled by Geotab. Scope Three is comprised of indirect emissions from the supply chain through the procurement of goods.

Sustainability 66

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The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

In October 2024 the then transport secretary commissioned a review of the procurement and delivery of major transport projects, with specific reference to HS2. It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Government Works Cost Control Contracts 64

ENR Construction

JUNE 12, 2025

billion phase of a light rail transit line for the city of Austin, Texas, took a step toward reality on June 5, with the start of a two-step progressive design-build procurement process that aims to get construction underway in 2027. Rendering courtesy Austin Transit Partnership June 12, 2025 The initial $7.1-billion

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The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

The goal is to future-proof the structure of the building while retaining its architectural character. That is where Henley sets itself apart: we plan, we build, we restore, all in-house.” Several historic elevations will be dismantled and rebuilt, with engineered temporary works ensuring safety and control throughout.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Construction Management 59

Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

Key factors such as power access, land availability and speed to market, all remain as competitive advantages for regions wooing these builds, added Brett Helm, general manager of the Southwest division at Graycor Construction, an Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based general contractor. Meanwhile, procurement has become a battleground.

Infrastructure Development 291

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The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

The market study will examine whether there are opportunities to improve how the public sector and industry work together, for example through improvements to public procurement, so more cost-effective infrastructure can be built in support of the government’s growth mission. Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Fully compatible with both nLight Wired and wireless lighting control platforms, VRP offers additional control options including dimming to 1%, dim-to-dark, and an optional concealed microwave occupancy motion sensor.

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Construction Law

JULY 3, 2025

Worries over delays to approval of high rise residential projects is behind a shake up of the Building Safety Regulator that moves it from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and placed under control of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

Safety Regulations 40

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Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Englewood Construction works closely with architects to: Evaluate Alternatives: We suggest materials and building methods that provide cost savings without compromising quality. Ensure Compliance: Our teams understanding of building codes and regulations ensures that proposed changes meet all necessary standards.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Codes 59

For Construction Pros

JULY 15, 2025

m Compact Radius design for tight spaces Stick Steer and Cruise Control standard The “CR” stands for Compact Radius, meaning the excavator’s rear overhang is reduced for better maneuverability in tight spaces. Skid Steer-Like Controls: The joystick design mimics skid steer functionality, simplifying navigation and control.

Cost Control 69

Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control Controls Manufacturing 69

Construction Law

MAY 1, 2025

A report from the newly appointed Building Control Panel that was set up to provide a thorough and independent review of building control in England is expected in Autumn following appointment of five members.

Building Controls 40

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Construction Law

MAY 29, 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed has taken over control of the planning process to build two major reservoirs. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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