UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

In the world of construction and property development, much of the focus tends to stay on design, materials, and timelines. But there’s another crucial aspect often underestimated — the financial management of shared building costs. It’s a necessity.

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Rapport3

JANUARY 16, 2025

From conceptual design and client meetings to revisions and project execution, architects juggle multiple tasks daily. How Rapport3 Revolutionises Timesheet Management for Architects Rapport3 is designed with architects' unique needs in mind. With a mobile-friendly design, logging time is quick and easy.

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Roads Online

JULY 20, 2025

As agreed, the final handover was completed in April 2025. He says CEA’s build and preparation processes were done to a high standard and effectively. A bespoke solution was required for each product configuration and CEA engaged EFC Industries, a local manufacturer to design, manufacture and powder coat all 145 packages.

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The Construction Index

JULY 9, 2025

However, amid this widespread financial and operational strain, the industry has also been coming to terms with the implications of the government’s recent Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). A necessary regulation following the Grenfell Tower fire, the BSA is a response to the long-standing issues around building safety.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Modern security requirements have led to new tamper-resistant design innovations and improved locking mechanisms. The range of design options available today for architectural projects has grown to accommodate numerous building styles due to the evolution of contemporary architectural trends.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Manchester United is building the UK’s largest football stadium with a 100,000-seat capacity on land adjacent to Old Trafford, designed by Foster + Partners as part of a £2 billion regeneration project set to complete by 2030-31. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

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The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Designed primarily for trade counter operators, the new units are part of a strategic expansion of the park. Developer Clowes has appointed Roe Developments as main contractor with a 30-week build programme. Units are scheduled for handover around the end of 2025, with occupiers anticipated to begin trading in the New Year.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

The post The Complete Guide for Moving Into a New Build appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This guide will walk you through the most important things to know when moving into a new build – from the moment you pick up the keys, through your first few weeks, and into those crucial early months.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For owners and contractors alike, commissioning and handover process can be stressful, expensive, and long. Nonetheless, a streamlined handover process is key to ensuring facilities are up and running on day one and contractors can successfully closeout a project and move onto other jobs.

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OmTrak

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Safety in Design is a pressing concern in today’s construction and infrastructure landscape, with experts and seminars offering a wealth of advice. However, when it comes to project handover, it seems that the Safety in Design process is conspicuously absent. Further investigation uncovered an interesting aspect.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that will help collaboratively resolve design issues early on to avoid re-work, and embed quality control in all construction activities to enable progressive review and turnover of complex, multi-discipline projects. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

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LetsBuild

JULY 14, 2023

Every stage of the construction process is crucial to the project’s success – the handover phase is no different, but it comes with some unique challenges for everyone involved. Construction handover is like the finish line; everyone’s excited to get the build to the client, but it’s also the time when complacency can show its face.

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LetsBuild

JULY 14, 2023

Every stage of the construction process is crucial to the project’s success – the handover phase is no different, but it comes with some unique challenges for everyone involved. Construction handover is like the finish line; everyone’s excited to get the build to the client, but it’s also the time when complacency can show its face.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Handover is often thought of as happening only at the end of a project. But project handover really spans the lifecycle of a project as it involves multiple stakeholders, processes, and activities within that lifecycle. For that reason, it’s critical to get handover right from the very beginning.

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OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Building on our history of streamlining construction processes and enhancing collaboration, this dynamic and rapidly urbanising region is now within our reach. Brett’s portfolio includes over 200 successful project handovers, leveraging the OmTrak system and driving collaborative construction management. Why the Middle East?

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BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Provide operations a seat at the table during design and construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. For contractors, a clean handover process is also a way to win more work and retain loyal clients. In construction, last impressions matter.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 26, 2024

The post Unleashing London’s Design and Build Powerhouse: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Company appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the ever-evolving world of design and construction, finding the perfect company to bring your vision to life can be a daunting task.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Susan Clarke, Building Operations Strategy, Autodesk Fred Kraus, VP Product, Eptura AEC data in operations: a missed opportunity Did you know, firms can reduce maintenance work order processing time by 9% by following a BIM approach ? As a result, many building owners manually enter information in their CMMS even after receiving a BIM.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Beyond that, the cost of building facilities is increasing. But, design and construction costs only account for about 10-20% of a building’s total lifecycle cost. But today, many owners lack visibility into the construction of their buildings. Acquiring capital is getting more expensive with rising interest rates.

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Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

In the realm of construction, ‘design-build’ is a project delivery method that has gained popularity for its streamlined approach and integrated teamwork. Unlike traditional methods where the design and construction phases are separate, design-build unites these phases under a single contract.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Lack of integration and data silos often hinder effective project management from design to construction and handover. To achieve this, CDL has adopted Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to build a common data environment and single source of truth. The commercial development sector is no stranger to challenges.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

What is BIM – Building Information Modeling? According to the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), “BIM is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. We asked survey participants to tell us how design-related documents are being shared in the handover phase.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Picture this: your construction firm is looking to bid on a project to renovate an old factory into a new office building. The owner wants to preserve the structure’s historic look and feel while revamping the building’s internal layout and adding modern amenities. . A better design and coordination workflow .

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Practical Law Construction

MARCH 23, 2022

This is particularly so where both parties want to avoid disputes and work amicably and cooperatively towards a smooth exit, handover and transition process. The guidance is in three parts – A, B and C – all of which are designed to be user friendly: Part A sets out why expiry matters. Guidance in three parts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Join the below classes at AU 2023 to see how Autodesk is helping reduce constructability issues on jobsites across the globe. Listen in on the below classes at AU 2023 to hear what the AEC industry is doing to build a better future for all. Link to register. Issue Management in Autodesk Construction Cloud.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

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OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

That’s where OmTrak’s suite of integrated solutions steps in as a game-changer; it’s your ultimate companion in crafting comprehensive building manuals with unparalleled speed and simplicity. OmTrak Makes Handover Seamless Project handover is a critical phase, and OmTrak is here to help make it effortless for you.

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LetsBuild

MAY 5, 2023

As a project manager, you have to attend to every step of the construction process, from design to handover. A single design flaw, drafting mistake, or other oversight can result in significant cost and schedule overruns. Planning is key for every construction project, no matter the size. So how do we avoid this?

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Schedule Management Project Management Handover Risk Management 95

The Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2024

Putting AI at the Center of Home Building kcichowicz Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:17 Even though my wife and I worked with a top-notch, reputable custom home builder, building our first custom home turned out to be more challenging than expected. We have begun to rollout with a handful of top 100 builders and custom builders alike.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2024

Putting AI at the Center of Home Building kcichowicz Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:17 Even though my wife and I worked with a top-notch, reputable custom home builder, building our first custom home turned out to be more challenging than expected. We have begun to rollout with a handful of top 100 builders and custom builders alike.

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Warranty Collaboration Building Design Change Management 130

Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Client: MEPC Project value: 74m (main contract value) Contract type: Two-stage JCT design and build Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Concrete frame and basement: MPB Structures Steel and CLT: UIS Facade: Inasus MEP: King & Moffatt Demolition: DSM Construction start: May 2023 Expected handover: May… The post Building on solid ground (..)

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OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

OmTrak building manuals represent a vital tool in the successful delivery and maintenance of such complex Data Centre projects. Understanding OmTrak Before delving into the intricacies of building manuals for Data Centre projects, it’s important to understand what OmTrak is.

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Building Code Compliance Facility Management Schedule Management Fire Protection Systems 82

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. The 2017 report found the industry hasn’t made much progress in this regard.

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