UK Construction Blog

JULY 23, 2025

The post The Role of Online Reviews in the Modern Construction Industry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A walk past any construction site today shows cranes, concrete, and crews hard at work. From small roofers to global engineering firms, everyone in the construction world feels the tug of digital feedback.

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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%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

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

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2025

The post Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You’re no longer limited to traditional paper-based processes and lengthy communication chains that once plagued construction sites.

Building Code Compliance 52

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

Buildern

JULY 9, 2025

One bad subcontractor can derail your entire build. This is a reality for any general contractor, whether it’s a small custom home builder or a commercial construction business. A tricky part is that construction firms are not traditional businesses that have an HR department to lean on. It’s about risk.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Guide to Construction Cost Optimization provides a road map for applying best management practices necessary to drive financial visibility and transparency. Introduction Objective, verifiable, and locally researched detailed line-item unit price construction data provides the highest level of cost visibility and cost management capability.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Dependable Cost Estimating Software is needed to develop reliable construction cost estimates. Objective, current, verifiable, and local granular construction tasks inclusive of labor, material, equipment, and productivity components as well as a unit of measure. Requirements for dependable cost estimating software include.

Estimating 89

Estimating Construction Equipment Building Materials Building Standards 89

Buildern

JUNE 11, 2025

What’s costing you more: your materials or the hours lost to messy project management? Small construction business owners already know how quickly things can spiral out of control. Construction management software for small businesses can help bring order to the madness. Easy Estimating and Invoicing. Ursula H.,

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

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.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Foundation Systems Cost Control Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data is a “single source of truth” that is mandatory for improving cost visibility and management for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. contact-form] The post Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 78

Procurement Lean Construction Risk Management Project Management 78

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. Nearly a quarter have faced delays or cancellations due to material shortages. administration have created uncertainty in the private construction sector.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Construction Equipment Cost Control Site Planning 52

ENR Construction

JULY 15, 2025

Courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors July 15, 2025 The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 Courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors July 15, 2025 The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 The figure is up by 0.3

Surveying 50

Surveying Lean Construction Infrastructure Development Change Management 50

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Understand the significance of material selection, design, and manufacturing processes. In energy-efficient home building, every detail matters. Also, think about materials that last longer.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

is comprised of two buildings with two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, common lounges, study areas, a fitness center, conference rooms and a market/café. Photo courtesy of Sundt Construction June 16, 2025 Maximize beds. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

Building Codes 36

Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

The post Polycarbonate Greenhouses: Extend Your Growing Season with Durable, Weather-Proof Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These structures come in various designs from compact lean-to models to spacious freestanding options, with panel thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 16mm to suit different UK climate conditions.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

The post Key Considerations for Adding a Spa to Residential Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. That might mean continuing pavers around the tub, building in planters or benches, or using similar materials on nearby retaining walls. Color schemes and material finishes should align with the rest of the property.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Building Code Compliance Electrical Systems Structural Systems 52

ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

built Vyne on Haven, a 200-unit luxury condo building that meets pent- up demand for transit-linked development in Elmhurst, Ill., Over the past nearly 90 years, the company has continued to evolve into a full-service firm that offers construction, architecture, engineering, real estate development and management and capital markets services.

Real Estate Development 36

Real Estate Development Project Management Property Management Specialty Contracting 36

Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

Wunderbuild is another common comparison for small to mid-sized construction companies evaluating project management tools. Construction teams today work under tight timelines and rising client expectations. Its interface is lean and task-focused. But their differences matter. Its built with them.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2025

Finally, FAST and RELIABLE Cost Estimates for construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance are now possible with 4BT’s local market detailed cost data! commerical cost Construction cost data must be valid, reliable, and verifiable to objectively and realistically represent current local market conditions.

Estimating 59

Estimating Project Management Lean Construction Change Management 59

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The largest currently under construction, the seven-story housing, dining and academic structure for students of the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts, is a public-private partnership between American Campus Communities (ACC) and ASU. The predominantly concrete structure sits atop rammed aggregate piers and spread footings.

Renewable Energy Systems 36

Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Material Storage 36

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

is comprised of two buildings with two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, common lounges, study areas, a fitness center, conference rooms and a market/café. Photo courtesy of Sundt Construction June 16, 2025 Maximize beds. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

Building Codes 36

Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2025

Adequate construction cost insight is foundational to improving repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build outcomes for both owners and design/builders. For decades, the construction industry has clung to the idea of “accurate estimates” as the gold standard for planning, budgeting, and managing capital projects.

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Project Management Maintenance 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances.

Change Management 98

Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 7, 2025

Local construction costs are now available to real property owners and builders. Source current, LOCAL MARKET commercial construction cost data #2. Evaluate and validate bids / proposals with verifiable cost data for materials, labor, equipment, and task level productivity #4.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management Construction Equipment 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

The company offers the ideal solutions for exposed or concealed fixings for all faade cladding materials tailored to the requirements of customers and projects. The all-in-one solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen faades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Screenshot courtesy of Kaya AI July 10, 2025 Supply chain management in construction, despite its complexities, has remained stubbornly resistant to technology upgrades. But now an artificial intelligence start-up is looking to untangle construction supply chains. In January, Kaya AI launched out of stealth mode with $5.3

Procurement 41

Procurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Automation 41

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The availability of current, local market, detailed construction task data makes evaluating subcontractor bids an easy task. Simply build the subcontractor estimate using objective, verifiable local market construction cost data and compare costs. Ensure all construction cost estimates are both VALID and RELIABLE.

Estimating 75

Estimating Construction Equipment Procurement Building Materials 75

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

announced selection of multiple firms earlier this month to compete for engineering and construction task order work under a $15-billion, fixed‑price indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Image by icholakov via Adobe Stock July 14, 2025 The U.S. Defense Dept.

Contracts 77

Contracts General Contracting Infrastructure Development Government Works 77

UK Construction Blog

JULY 10, 2025

The post Why Garage Conversions Are Hove’s Smartest Home-Upgrade for 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Converting that under-used volume into a guest suite, home office or workout zone delivers: Lower £-per-m² costs than building outward or upward. Zero garden loss—a huge selling point in West Hove terraces.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Material Storage Building Permits 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Most importantly you gain reliable insight into costs, and labor, material, and equipment, and time requirements. The amount of time which is needed complete the process to meet the customer demand The granular construction tasks required, step by step operations needed. via Four BT, LLC – www.4bt.us

Public Works 98

Public Works Building Standards Procurement Lean Construction 98

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

Inclusion in the maps limits future construction and requires higher premiums on flood insurance. Florida has adopted one of the strongest building codes in the country, he claimed. “We Moreover, Texas has lagged behind some states in adopting proactive emergency mitigation plans. We invest in that. We believe in it.

Mapping 46

Mapping Disaster Preparedness Risk Management Insurance Management 46

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

FM productivity constraints remain a barrier for most public sector organizations, presenting barriers to efficient sustainment & new builds. Use of objective, current, granular, Local Market, labor, material, equipment and productivity data 6. Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery 3.

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Building Performance Measurement Change Management Procurement Property Management 98

ENR Construction

JULY 15, 2025

KEYWORDS: construction construction industry Engineering engineering education engineering firms infrastructure Share This Story Deputy Editor Richard Korman helps run ENRs business and legal news and investigations, selects ENRs commentary and oversees editorial content on ENR.com.

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Infrastructure Development Surveying Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 46

ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

He admires construction projects that finish on time and budget, compensate all team members fairly and record zero fatalities or serious injuries. Richards freelance writing has appeared in the Seattle Times, the New York Times, Business Week and the websites of The Atlantic and Salon.com.

Change Management 41

Change Management Project Management Specialty Contracting Risk Management 41

Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Dive Insight: For years, NASA has leaned on the private sector to help field solutions that can lead to permanent structures in space.

Infrastructure Development 259

Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Materials 259

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Implementing a roadmap to LEAN Construction and efficient planning, procurement, and project delivery is neither complex nor costly. The benefits of the change include consistent delivery of 90%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on-time, on-budget, and per detailed specifications. What is LEAN?

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Lean Construction Procurement Construction Equipment Project Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Lean methodology is most often associated with manufacturing. Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer at Toyota, pioneered the thinking and processes that are now known as Lean. The other core elements of Lean are maximizing customer value and continuous improvement. How Does Lean Fit into the Construction Industry?

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Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Building Materials Manufacturing Schedule Management 85